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Fed puts forest program extension on hold
Arizona lawmakers and advocates said they were “blindsided” by the U.S. Forest Service’s abrupt announcement this week that it would halt negotiations on a proposed extension of the Four Forest Restoration Initiative.
Ducey’s 2 Daniels pass the torch
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]They may share the first name, but around the halls of the Executive Tower’s Ninth Floor, they are known respectively as “Scarp” and “Ruiz.” For the past six or so years the... […]
Trump nod good in primary, iffy in general
Rep. Mark Finchem just got what many observers consider the most important endorsement a Republican can get. But even if it helps him win the primary in August, the question remains whether the endorsement will be helpful in November 2022.
Redistricting panel OKs starting-point grid map
The Arizona commission charged with redrawing maps for congressional and legislative districts every decade approved its basic starting-point grid maps September 14, kicking off a months-long process with huge political implications where the boundaries will be heavily tweaked before being finalized.
Supreme Court to let AG argue case against regents
The Arizona Supreme Court is going to give Attorney General Mark Brnovich one more chance to try to sue the Board of Regents over what he contends is an illegal deal to build a hotel and conference center.
Musical chairs: Rep. Terán to fill vacant Senate seat
The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors appointed Rep. Raquel Terán to fill the Legislative District 30 state Senate seat, a vacancy created by the resignation of Tony Navarrete in August.
Inflation drives minimum wage raise
Workers at the bottom of the Arizona wage scale appear to be in line for a pay hike of $26 a week.
Hayden bust stolen from Capitol grounds
The bust of longtime U.S. Sen. Carl Hayden outside the Arizona Capitol has been stolen.
Employment law attorneys say Biden vax edict legal
Attorneys who specialize in labor law say the decision by President Biden that large employers must have all workers vaccinated is well within the power of the federal government.
AG defends abortion law
Arizona is free to tell women they can't have an abortion if the reason is because of genetic fetal defect, even if it is prior to viability, the state's top prosecutor is arguing in court.
Republican’s canvass flawed, experts say
A months-long “independent” canvassing effort in Maricopa County culminated in an 11-page report that made big claims about “ghost” voters and lost votes.
Rep. Roberts resigns, cites family reasons
Rep. Bret Roberts is resigning as of Sept. 30.
