Matching Funds Awarded To Gray, Knaperek Just Before Election Day
Count the Arizona Democratic Party as another group concerned about the Citizens Clean Elections Commission’s awarding of matching funds. The commission held a special meeting Oct. 29, the Friday before […]
House: Democrats Gain But GOP Still Holds Solid Majority
Republicans still hold a commanding lead in the numbers game at the House of Representatives, but Democratic victories in two districts closed the gap somewhat. The 47th House will consist […]
Candidates, Voters Have Until Nov. 22 To Contest Results
Candidates and voters can file recount requests alleging misconduct by election officials, candidate ineligibility, illegal votes or an erroneous vote count. They have until five days after the state’s canvass […]
Officials Urge Tougher Seat Belt Law, Curb On Teen Drivers
Some highway safety officials are asking state legislators to increase enforcement of seat-belt laws and curb late-night driving by teenagers. AAA Arizona is asking the state Legislature to change Arizona […]
News File for the Week of Nov. 8, 2004
Rep. Phil Hanson, R-9, was inducted along with 18 other individuals into the Arizona Veterans Hall of Fame in a Nov. 4 ceremony at El Zaribah Shrine Auditorium, 552 N. […]
Officials: Mandatory Water Conservation On The Horizon
Saving water must someday be mandatory. That’s the opinion of the director of the Arizona League of Conservation Voters, which describes itself as the “political arm of the environmental community.” […]
Arizonans Vote In Record Numbers, Count Goes On
The Grand Canyon State saw a record number of ballots cast in the Nov. 2 general election, but it may be a week or more before it’s clear what percentage […]
Felons Can
Felons aren’t allowed to vote in Arizona, though state law does allow them to seek restoration of their rights, including voting rights. First-time felons who fulfill all conditions of their […]
GOP Still Controls 28 Governors
The Republican Party held on not just to the White House in the Nov. 2 election, but also to 28 governors’ mansions. The GOP preserved its six-seat lead over Democrats […]
Blazing The General Crook Trail
Arizona has always been a land of rugged terrain. Today, we travel across this diverse landscape on paved roads, in air conditioned comfort and with radios blaring, unaware of the […]
Election Paves Way For Deep Divides In Country’s Statehouses
Political Control Flips In 10 Legislatures
Senate President Seeks Balanced Budget, Shorter Session
Bennett: With New Members, Caucus Can Be Assertive With Its Agenda