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Nov 30, 2018

Racially-charged comments lead to Stringer’s removal as criminal justice reform committee chairman

Rep. David Stringer on Friday was stripped of his chairmanship of the House Sentencing and Recidivism Reform Committee after again making inflammatory comments about race and immigration.

The Hoover Dam and Lake Mead
Nov 30, 2018

$100 million water deal will include $30 million from state, Ducey vows

Gov. Doug Ducey vowed Thursday to work with the state Legislature to allocate $30 million to water mitigation efforts so the state can sign onto a multi-state plan to stabilize water levels in Lake Mead, which could soon face a water shortage.

Nov 30, 2018

ADOT fee double forecasted amount, angers lawmakers

That balanced budget that Gov. Doug Ducey said wouldn't raise taxes is going to cost Arizona motorists an extra $32 a year for every car, truck and motorcycle they have.

Nov 30, 2018

Facing slim majority, House Republicans beef up key committees

House Republicans have stacked the legislative system in their favor even now when Democrats hold nearly half the seats in the chamber.

Nov 29, 2018

State justices end tribal dispute with ski area

The Arizona Supreme Court has squashed what could be the last legal maneuver to block the use of treated effluent to make snow on the San Francisco Peaks.

Republican Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey speaks to supporters, Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018, at an election night party in Scottsdale, Ariz. Incumbent Ducey defeated Democratic challenger David Garcia for his second term. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Nov 28, 2018

Ducey extols spending on his re-election

To hear Doug Ducey tell it, he got another four-year term as governor by waging a campaign based on his record.

Nov 26, 2018

2-time US Senate candidate Ward seeks top Arizona GOP post

Two-time U.S. Senate candidate Kelli Ward said Monday she'll seek the top post in the Arizona Republican Party and likely forego any effort to seek the late Sen. John McCain's seat in 2020.

Nov 26, 2018

Navajo Nation drops voter discrimination lawsuit

The Navajo Nation has dropped a legal claim that could have delayed formal certification of the general election results.

Aaron Lieberman PHOTO BY KATIE CAMPBELL/ARIZONA CAPITOL TIMES
Nov 26, 2018

Aaron Lieberman: Aiming to represent all

He’s determined to represent all of his constituents, including Gov. Doug Ducey himself, who Lieberman described as a neighbor.

Nov 23, 2018

Bipartisanship to be tested in House with 31-29 split

No election cycle would be complete without a cadre of candidates preaching about the importance of working across the aisle. But that line will really be put to the test in the Arizona House of Representatives in 2019.

The Arizona Supreme Court from left are Robert Brutinel, John Lopez, John Pelander, Scott Bales, Andrew Gould, Clint Bolick, Ann Scott Timmer.
Nov 22, 2018

Justices: Subpoenaed petition circulators must show for court

The Arizona Supreme Court has upheld the constitutionality of a legal tactic used by those seeking to keep voter-proposed laws off the ballot.

Nov 20, 2018

AZ Supreme Court to hear Phoenix anti-discrimination case

The state's high court has agreed to decide whether cities can force businesses to do work for those whose views, practices or lifestyles conflict with the owners' religious beliefs.

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