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A look at the past to imagine tied, flipped Legislature
It’s been more than three decades since Democrats held control of the Arizona Senate. With Republican majorities thinning in recent years, Democratic leaders are considering plans for a tied or […]
No elected incumbents in five-way fight for swing district LD13
In the battle for control of the Arizona House of Representatives, Republicans and Democrats are seeking to gain ground in the East Valley’s Legislative District 13, where no House candidate […]
Prop 315 supporters argue it will save money; opponents say it will cost lives
Among the laundry list of propositions on Arizona’s ballot this year is a measure that would require legislative approval for state agency rules that increase regulatory costs. Supporters say the […]
Parties target pair of swing districts in bid to flip legislature
In two swing districts of the state with bipartisan representation, Republicans and Democrats are seeking legislative majorities by completely flipping districts they have voter advantage in. Republicans are heavily focusing […]
Voter decisions on propositions are nearly permanent, thanks to Voter Protection Act
Every measure on the 2024 ballot comes with a word of warning: Make sure this is what you really want to do. The reason? They are pretty much permanent. The […]
Rep. Charles Lucking: From Peace Corps to housing rights attorney to lawmaker
The Democratic caucus in the Arizona House of Representatives has seen seven new members this year following a slew of resignations from elected caucus members. Rep. Charles Lucking, D-Phoenix, was […]
2 Republicans fight for LD9 and GOP’s future
In the competitive Legislative District 9, where Democrats hold all the state legislative seats, two Republican candidates represent different approaches and a fight for their party’s soul. Opposing them are […]
State rep who is also a school district’s governing board president found to have “inappropriate” relationship with district’s superintendent
A school district found a state representative who is also the school district’s governing board president had an “inappropriate” physical relationship with the district’s superintendent. During a special Tolleson Union […]
Sen. Ken Bennett: Strumming for fun, voting on merits
Sen. Ken Bennett felt guided to politics at a young age and worked his way up from Prescott City Council to the state Senate, where he was president, to the […]
Committee gives Horne pass on undistributed federal funds
Republican lawmakers denied a request from Democrats and Gov. Katie Hobbs for a special audit of the Arizona Department of Education after millions of federal funds were not allocated to public school districts.
Judge’s math to decide if voters get say on nonpartisan primaries initiative
PHOENIX – The question of whether voters get to decide to create a system of nonpartisan primaries could turn on math and whether it’s really too late to do anything […]
Maricopa County Attorney, GOP lawmakers to introduce legislation holding violent teen offenders like Gilbert Goons accountable
Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell announced Wednesday she’s working with two legislators to introduce legislation next session aimed at increasing penalties for perpetrators of group violence.
