State asks court to dismiss redistricting lawsuit
A lawsuit filed by top Democratic legislative leaders challenging nominations for the Independent Redistrict Commission has no merit and should be thrown out, attorneys for the panel that crafted the nominations said Wednesday.
Arizona finds pharmacist to prepare lethal injections
Arizona has found a compounding pharmacist to prepare the drug pentobarbital for lethal injections, officials said October 27, moving the state closer to resuming executions after a six-year hiatus.
Kelly sues website over claim he dressed as Hitler at ’85 party
U.S. Senate hopeful Mark Kelly is going to court over uncorroborated claims by a web site that he dressed up as Nazi dictator Adolf Hitler for a 1985 party at... […]
Congratulations to the 2020 Breakdown Breakouts!
Amidst a global pandemic, this year’s honorees persist in getting the work done. Their work ensures that critical services continue and that policies reflect Arizona’s short and long-term interests. They... […]
Hoffman says parents should reconsider keeping kids out of kindergarten
A sharp drop in the number of youngsters in Arizona kindergartens this year due to COVID-19 could have ripple effects for years to come on their education.
Partisan split hinges on Brophy McGee/Marsh race
Sen. Kate Brophy McGee, R-Phoenix, has spent most of her decade in public office dodging political projectiles.
Judge in Backpage case refuses to disqualify herself over marriage to AG
The federal judge hearing criminal charges against former executives of Backpage.com is refusing to step aside from the case, saying her marriage to state Attorney General Mark Brnovich is irrelevant to the matter.
Democrats sue to remove two finalists for IRC chair
Arizona House and Senate Democrats sued first in the political slugfest to redraw Arizona’s next political boundaries.
Too young to vote, but not too young to inform voters
BASIS Scottsdale high school senior Karsen Wahal’s parents and older friends ran into a problem as they prepared to vote in Arizona’s August primary election — they found no easy... […]
Pascua Yaqui tribe fights for early voting site, citing history of discrimination
How far residents of the Pascua Yaqui reservation have to travel to cast an early ballot this year will depend on what a federal judge concludes is the reason for... […]
Flower shop owner hopes to chair IRC
Megan Carollo, a flower shop owner in Scottsdale, is the new fifth independent candidate hoping to chair the next Independent Redistricting Commission. Carollo replaced Nicole Cullen, a teacher at Chandler... […]
Arizona eases bar restrictions on games – but no dancing
Karaoke is back at your local bar. So are pool and darts. Also video games and pinball. And you can even participate in axe throwing if that’s your thing. But... […]