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Statewide campaign finance roundup
Some statewide candidates are stuffing the warchest, some see only a trickle, some are spending fast.
House panel approves crackdown on human trafficking
A bill that throws the book at pimps and men who pay minors for sex received unanimous approval today in the House Judiciary Committee in a hearing that touched a nerve with the fathers of daughters on the panel.
Cardon, Reagan lead secretary of state fundraising
Wil Cardon leads all candidates in fundraising for the secretary of state’s race, with fellow Republican Michele Reagan trailing not far behind.
Charter schools win round against Department of Education
A Maricopa County Superior Court judge ruled in favor of a group of charter schools today, saying the state cannot reduce voter approved-funds earmarked for teacher pay raises and the classroom to offset overpayments in previous years.
Landrum Taylor exits secretary of state race
Sen. Leah Landrum Taylor, a Phoenix Democrat, is dropping her bid to become the next secretary of state.
Response team offers plan to improve child welfare in Arizona
The Child Advocate Response Examination team seconded Gov. Jan Brewer’s call for a separate child welfare agency in its report released today.
Settlement conference scheduled in Horne campaign finance case
The Yavapai County Attorney’s Office has scheduled an informal settlement conference in the campaign finance case against Attorney General Tom Horne.
Latino groups to launch massive voter registration
Fewer than half of adult Latino citizens voted in the 2012 presidential elections, according to the U.S. Census, and that has prompted two national Latino organizations to step up voter registration efforts this year, months ahead of the 2014 elections.
Former California congressman to run for governor
Frank Riggs, a former Republican congressman from northern California, is going to try his hand at running for elected office in Arizona with a campaign for governor. Riggs, 63, said... […]
Lawmaker proposes $2,000 tax credit for hiring vets
A Lake Havasu City lawmaker wants to add some teeth to the concept that it pays to hire a vet.
Reagan once more stirs the Fiesta Bowl pot
Reagan is looking to solidify her ownership of lobbyist and elections law reform amongst her fellow Republican secretary of state candidates. Following up on her efforts last year to tackle the Fiesta Bowl scandal, the senator is sponsoring a bill this year to make it illegal for lobbyists to spend on lawmakers for athletic events and entertainment.
State lawmakers, White House tout Tucsonan as Obamacare success
Laid off and with a pre-existing medical condition, Tucson resident Sue Voelker said it was a struggle to get health insurance – until the passage of the Affordable Care Act.
