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Bill Bertolino talks about low early ballot returns and the rise of independent voters
Arizona Capitol Times Assistant Editor Bill Bertolino discusses the low early ballot returns and the surge in independent voter registration.
Normal turnout predicted for Ariz. primary Tuesday
Turnout is expected to be between 20-25 percent of registered voters, the range seen in Arizona's recent primary elections.
McCain turns vulnerable label into front-runner
The cast of "Survivor" has nothing on Sen. John McCain. Once labeled a vulnerable incumbent, the four-term Arizona Republican is the clear front-runner against challenger J.D. Hayworth after spending some $20 million and casting his GOP opponent as a late-night infomercial huckster in a series of devastating ads. The primary is Tuesday.
Democrats vie under the radar for McCain’s seat
As John McCain and J.D. Hayworth have dominated Arizona's political headlines, four Democrats are quietly wrangling for the chance to take on the winner.
Matt Bunk discusses claims that Moak made millions off charity
Arizona Capitol Times Managing Editor Matt Bunk discusses Steve Moak's alleged business improprieties and the GOP primary in Arizona's 3rd Congressional District.
Early voter ballots slow in returning
Election officials say early primary voter ballots are slow to return in the state's metropolitan areas.
Most state offices closed Friday as furlough
Friday is a furlough day for Arizona state government, meaning that most state offices are closed.
Goddard says Arizona too easy on private prisons
The presumptive Democratic nominee for governor, Attorney General Terry Goddard, says the public is at risk in Arizona because of what he calls "a climate of permissiveness" toward private prisons.
Arizona unemployment rate steady at 9.6 percent
Arizona's unemployment rate remained flat at 9.6 percent in July. The Arizona Department of Commerce released the seasonally adjusted rate for total non-farm employment on Thursday.
Arizona panel may suspend reporting requirement
Arizona's public campaign finance commission on Thursday considers a housekeeping matter stemming from the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to block so-called matching funds.
Goddard challenges Brewer to debates
Democratic Attorney General Terry Goddard is challenging Republican Gov. Jan Brewer to a series of debates.
Martin poured out cash before campaign halt
State Treasurer Dean Martin's campaign for the Republican nomination for governor was short on cash before qualifying for $707,000 in public funding in late June, but he then paid more than $130,000 to his campaign manger and other consultants in the 11 days before he suspended his campaign.
