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Freshman Rep. Gosar reflects on trial by fire — and wildfire — in first year
A year ago, Rep. Paul Gosar, R-Flagstaff, was a dentist whose only government experience was as vice-chair of the American Dental Association’s lobbying arm.
But that was before he unseated Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick, D-Flagstaff, in November. Before 20-hour days juggling committee hearings, constituent meetings and floor votes, while trying to keep up to date on issues.
Arizona health insurance rate requests to come under federal review
The federal government will start reviewing proposed health-insurance rate increases in Arizona next month, after determining that the state has an “ineffective” rate-review plan.
Judge to hear arguments in Pearce recall challenge
A judge will hear arguments today in a lawsuit that seeks to throw out the recall election against Senate President Russell Pearce.
Under Arpaio, Phoenix ‘Tent City’ marks 18 years
For all the worksite raids, immigration sweeps and animal-cruelty cases that have made Sheriff Joe Arpaio one of the most notorious and popular figures in Arizona history, it likely will be a compound of military-style tents housing more than 1,000 inmates that is his lasting legacy.
Judge halts firing of Quartzsite police officers
A judge has issued temporary restraining orders to block the town of Quartzsite from firing two police officers who had accused their chief of misconduct.
Challenging race ahead for Jeff Flake?
It’s Christmas in August. I couldn’t be more excited that wealthy Mesa investor and businessman Wil Cardon announced last week that he was going to challenge Jeff Flake for the Republican nomination for the U.S. Senate.
Arpaio: Feds have yet to inform him of violations
Sheriff Joe Arpaio says federal officials investigating racial profiling allegations against his office have yet to inform him of any constitutional violations by his deputies.
Forest Service says it’s acting on Wallow Fire recovery ahead of legislation
The U.S. Forest Service told a Senate panel Wednesday that work has already begun on recovery of forestland burned by the Wallow Fire, ahead of a bill that would require that action.
RNC rejects tough sanctions on primary calendar
The Republican National Committee has rejected a plan to impose tougher sanctions on states that jump ahead in the presidential primary calendar.
Learning how to redraw districts
A couple weeks ago Arizona’s redistricting commission shifted gears in a significant way. They’ve begun the part of the process where they are asking members of the public to come to meetings and tell the commission what sort of districts they want.
Tucson schools settle discrimination lawsuit
The Department of Justice has settled an employment discrimination case against the Tucson Unified School District.
Phoenix voters must register by Monday to vote in mayoral race
Monday is the last day that Phoenix residents will be able to register to vote in the mayoral and council election next month.
