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Aug 4, 2011

Campaign says Lewis has more than enough ballot signatures

A spokesman for the man that many expect will provide Senate President Russell Pearce with the stiffest competition in November’s recall election said the campaign has already collected signatures from enough voters to get Jerry Lewis’ name on the ballot.

Aug 3, 2011

Pearce allies tell court that recall wording is unconstitutional

The lawyer who wants to stop the recall of Senate President Russell Pearce insisted in a legal filing Tuesday that the petition should be thrown out because its wording did not comply with the Arizona Constitution.

Aug 1, 2011

Mister nice guy: Pearce foe decries ‘bully politics’

When he declared he was challenging Senate President Russell Pearce, Republican Jerry Lewis offered overarching goals that no politician really could argue against — investing in education, attracting companies to Arizona, a fresh start for Mesa.

What he refused to say was how his political positions differ from Pearce’s.

Aug 1, 2011

Maricopa County GOP brass form IE to support Pearce


The top brass at the Maricopa County Republican Party today formed an independent expenditure committee to help Senate President Russell Pearce keep his seat in the recall election this November.

Jul 27, 2011

Pearce challenger: Mesa needs leader ‘they can count on’

Jerry Lewis, a Mesa Republican and charter school executive that many say can pose a serious challenge to Senate President Russell Pearce, has officially entered the Senate race.

The state has scheduled a Nov. 8 recall election after a group seeking Pearce’s ouster submitted more than enough signatures to force one.

Jul 27, 2011

Sheriffs Arpaio, Babeu and Dever to speak before border committee Wednesday

Three Arizona sheriffs are scheduled to make presentations Wednesday before a special committee of the Legislature that's devoted to examining security along the state's border with Mexico.

Jul 26, 2011

State moves to quash recall challenge

State attorneys on Tuesday moved to quash the legal challenge against the recall petition targeting Senate President Russell Pearce, which election officials earlier certified as valid.

Jul 26, 2011

Multiple Pearce challengers emerge

Even as a Mesa Republican with strong ties to the Mormon Church is preparing to mount a challenge to Senate President Russell Pearce, two other residents have also jumped into the recall election.

Jul 25, 2011

Pearce challenger Jerry Lewis to make it official

In a move that could have significant reverberations for the political establishment in the East Valley, a Mesa Republican is expected to announce Tuesday that he will challenge one of Arizona’s most influential politicians.

Jul 25, 2011

Shine a light on cooperation: State lawmakers actually work with the feds on some things, like solar power

On several policy matters like climate change and health care, Arizona often butts heads with the U.S. government.

But step outside the Capitol mall, and you’ll see a modern building with solar panels on its rooftop.

Jul 25, 2011

Antenori turns to gentler touch on 2012 privatization bill

In his quest for privatized city services, Sen. Frank Antenori is hoping he can get around the cities’ opposition and the governor’s veto stamp with a gentler touch — at least to a point.

Jul 22, 2011

Oral arguments in Pearce recall challenge set for Aug 8

Oral arguments in a lawsuit hoping to derail the recall of Senate President Russell Pearce are set for Aug. 8.

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