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Donations from Mesa, Gilbert fuel Romney’s fundraising edge in Arizona
While fundraising has tightened of late, Romney has a strong lead so far among Arizonans who have opened their wallets in support. And donations from residents of Mesa and Gilbert, cities with large Mormon populations, are a big part of that, according to a Cronkite News Service review of Federal Election Commission data.
Report: Tough laws don’t make illegal immigrants ‘self-deport’
Strong family ties, the cost of returning to their native countries and fewer economic opportunities back home have kept illegal immigrants in the U.S., despite strict immigration laws here, a new report claims.
Roll-your-own tobacco shop owners bristle at bill to expand taxation
HB 2717, authored by Rep. Jim Weiers, R-Phoenix, would classify businesses with cigarette rolling machines as manufacturers and subject them to the same regulations and taxes as companies that produce finished cigarettes.
Public employee union bills stall in Arizona Senate
Several Republican-sponsored bills targeting government employee unions appear stalled in the Arizona Senate, a week after one such measure was approved.
Critics air TV ad calling for Arpaio’s resignation
Critics of Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio ran a TV ad during the Republican presidential debate in Arizona that called for the lawman's resignation.
Brewer heading to Washington for governors meeting
Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer is heading to Washington for the National Governors Association's winter conference.
Close in latest poll, Santorum pitches candidacy to Arizonans
With polls showing him trailing front-runner Mitt Romney only slightly in Arizona, Rick Santorum told an audience here Tuesday that his consistent support of smaller government makes him the best GOP candidate to take on President Barack Obama.
Arizona finally gets GOP candidates’ attention
Rick Santorum is looking for another upset or two, while Mitt Romney is hoping to keep his leading rival at bay in the run-up to the 20th debate of the race for the Republican presidential nomination.
State asked to stay execution of man who killed mother
Lawyers for death row inmate Robert Henry Moormann have asked the Arizona Supreme Court to stay his scheduled Feb. 29 execution.
Arizona House approves bill for Bible course
The Arizona House has approved a bill to create an elective high school course about the Bible and its role in Western culture.
Feds identify 237,100 acres in Arizona for renewable energy projects
The Bureau of Land Management has recommended 237,100 acres of public land in Arizona are suitable for renewable energy development, part of an effort to speed up the process for clean-energy companies looking to set up shop in the state.
House Dems: Tea party bills diverting attention from jobs, education
“Extremist” bills inspired by the tea party movement are taking the Legislature’s attention away from issues important to Arizonans, such as jobs, fixing schools and making government accountable, House Democratic leaders said Monday.
