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Arizona agrees to settle part of death-penalty lawsuit
The state of Arizona has agreed to settle part of a lawsuit that protests the way it carries out executions.
Judge sets ‘dreamers’ driver’s license hearing for January 20
A federal judge has rebuffed efforts by the Ducey administration to put off until after Donald Trump takes office a challenge to its policy of denying driver’s licenses to some the Obama administration has said can remain here.
Arizona’s two new Supreme Court justices sworn in
The state’s two newest justices of the Arizona Supreme Court were sworn in Monday as Gov. Doug Ducey, who picked them, said they will “follow the rule of law.”
McCain sees Russia hacking as threat, at odds with Trump
President-elect Donald Trump is the business titan who has spoken appreciatively of Russian President Vladimir Putin. Republican Sen. John McCain is the tough-talking national security hawk who warns that Russian interference in the U.S. election threatens to "destroy democracy."
Adrian Fontes: Maricopa County Recorder-elect, a win for Democrats
Adrian Fontes is a first-time politician who unseated 28-year incumbent Helen Purcell by a razor thin margin in the November election. He’s the first Democrat to hold any countywide office in decades.
House retreats feature 2 approaches: Fun for GOP, frugal work for Dems
House Republicans and Democrats held caucus retreats this month to prepare for the upcoming legislative session – but while Democrats hunkered down to discuss policy, Republicans just wanted to have fun.
Lesko claims solar firms violating her consumer protection laws
A state senator asked the Arizona Attorney General’s to investigate potential noncompliance by rooftop solar companies with two laws aimed at protecting consumers.
Feds want judge to decide whether Arpaio should be convicted
The U.S. Justice Department asked U.S. District Judge Susan Bolton in a filing Thursday to hold a bench trial rather than let a jury decide Arpaio's misdemeanor case.
Campaign finance reform kills dark money bot – for now
Arizona’s dark money bot, the Twitter account set up by the Arizona Center for Investigative Reporting to blast out notices when dark money groups spend in political campaigns, has sent out its last tweet – for now, at least.
Brnovich pushes to stop Tucson gun law challenge
Attorney General Mark Brnovich is trying to quash Tucson’s challenge to the law he is using to try to take away the city’s state aid.
Carter works on “grand plan” to enhance Arizona education funding
Rep. Heather Carter, R-Cave Creek, is working on a “grand plan” to infuse major new dollars into not just K-12 education but also what she believes is an underfunded university and community college system.
Salmon leaves Washington – for a second time – with no regrets
While Matt Salmon is leaving Washington, he’s not leaving Washington behind. Once back in Arizona, he will draw on his congressional history to become Arizona State University’s new vice president for governmental affairs.
