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English language learners case began in 1992, continues today
1996: Tim Hogan of the Arizona Center for Law in the Public Interest enters the fray, joining the case as a co-counsel for the plaintiffs. In 2000, he will take […]
Reward-a-voter measure fails; creator says people skeptical
How many people would turn thumbs down on a free million-dollar lottery ticket? In Arizona, at least 780,698 did. But the man behind the idea to pay one lucky voter […]
Ballot big as a poster
Measures on the Nov. 7 general election ballot in Arizona and their subjects A * indicates measures approved by voters. *Proposition 100 — Bailable offenses. * Proposition 101 — Local […]
Half of voting Hispanics backed English-only
About half the Hispanics who voted Nov. 7 in Arizona supported a successful ballot proposal that makes English the state’s official language, according to an exit poll by The Associated […]
Who runs Clean Elections?
Citizens Clean Elections Commission members are responsible for implementing the Clean Elections Act, enforcing its provisions, creating commission rules for candidates to abide by, and attending monthly meetings. The Clean […]
Those remembered at the Capitol
Here’s a partial list of those who have lain in repose* at the state Capitol. Governor Joseph H. Kibbey 1924 Governor George W. P. Hunt 1934 Governor Benjamin B. Moeur […]
Lawmakers mourned this year
Sen. Jarrett remembered for forest, justice court legislation Senate president pro tem Marilyn Jarrett suffered a stroke in her office March 9. The 67-year-old Republican from Mesa, known for her […]
Gaining ground?
Arizona a blue state? Not yet. One policy watcher said it’s more like plaid. In Arizona, Democratic Governor Napolitano won re-election with 62 percent of the vote. Here’s the breakdown: […]
minority leader
With their numbers bolstered after the elections earlier this month, Democrats in the House of Representatives voted Nov. 9 to retain Phil Lopes as minority leader. (Senate Democratic leadership will […]
GOP edge frays
Going into the midterm elections, Republicans had a 28-to-22 advantage in governors. That number has now flipped. GOP governors hold on For the Republicans, the following retained their seats: • […]
Democrats post gains in state legislatures, governors
Democrats posted big gains Nov. 7, nearly doubling the number of states where they control both the legislature and the governor’s office as well as sweeping to power in the […]
What happens when you run afoul of the rules
A look at 3 cases that resulted in big fines, including 1 candidate who fled rather than pay up
