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Franks’ campaign account is low, but re-election chances remain high
Rep. Trent Franks has a problem that most members of Congress wouldn’t mind sharing: The Glendale Republican is so popular in his district that potential campaign donors don’t think he can lose.
Feds, Arpaio’s lawyers meet over civil rights case
Lawyers for Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio and the U.S. Department of Justice are meeting Monday in Phoenix in a bid to resolve allegations that the sheriff's office has committed a wide range of civil rights violations.
Monday is deadline to introduce bills in AZ House
Monday is the deadline for Arizona House members to introduce bills and other legislation for consideration in the current regular session.
Judge overturns Arizona pension law change
A judge has struck down an Arizona law that increased the amount state employees must contribute toward their pensions as unconstitutional.
Bill would raise high school dropout age
A state legislator wants to decrease the high school dropout rate by making sure students stay in school until they're 18 years old.
GOP incumbent ready for AZ’s Quayle
Arizona Rep. David Schweikert is preparing to take on fellow Republican Rep. Ben Quayle in a primary fight, even as Quayle struggles to decide in which district to run.
Phoenix pot clinic nears opening
Medical marijuana users are just a few weeks away from seeing their first center open. KTAR Radio reports the center in north Phoenix will be headquarters for almost 50 caregivers and hundreds of patients who use medical marijuana.
House Democrats pushing renewable energy bills
Give money to schools to install solar panels on their roofs. Eliminate extra paperwork for homeowners seeking to install panels on their roofs. Endorse a plan that encourages utilities to invest in the state’s renewable energy industry.
Bill to ban children from truck beds resurfaces after three deaths in past months
While attempts to bar minors from riding unrestrained in pickup truck beds have failed for years at the Legislature, state leaders have three new reasons to act, a lawmaker said Thursday.
Twitter war involving former Sen. Scott Bundgaard erupts
A former Arizona senator who resigned during an ethics inquiry over a domestic violence incident strode back into the spotlight Thursday when he got in a verbal spat on Twitter with a prominent local public-relations consultant.
2nd GOP candidate in race for Giffords’ seat
Tucson businessman and sports broadcaster Dave Sitton is officially in the race to replace Rep. Gabrielle Giffords.
Senate approves motion picture tax credit
The Arizona Senate has approved a bill creating a tax credit for motion picture production in the state.
