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Brewer headlining fundraiser for pro-expansion Republicans
Gov. Jan Brewer is following through on her promise to help out the Republican lawmakers who stood with her in the fight for Medicaid expansion.
Same-sex marriage initiative officially ends campaign
The Equal Marriage Arizona initiative officially announced its campaign was dead on its Facebook page, ending an effort that had been dormant for almost a month.
Critics warn of legal obstacles to deregulation
Arizona’s energy regulators dug deep into the legal complications surrounding a proposal to open up the state’s electric market to competition.
Apache County board chairman: “Stay out of the fight”
The chairman of the Apache County Board of Supervisors told county attorneys they shouldn't start a legal battle over Sen. Carlyle Begay’s qualifications to hold office. Rep. Albert Hale claims that Begay has lived in Gilbert, not Ganado, for the last seven years, and therefore can't represent Apache County in the Arizona Senate.
Initiative would tie government spending to pension funding
A proposed ballot measure would effectively bar state and local governments from increasing spending across the board until its employee pension systems are adequately funded.
Clemency Controversy
Governor’s Office closely monitored case of NBA star’s kin
The Governor’s Office took a keen interest in a case involving an NBA player’s half-brother after a group led by a prominent victim’s rights advocate complained about the Board of Executive Clemency and its chairman.
Arizona Rep. Salmon now opposes Syria intervention
Arizona Rep. Matt Salmon says he's now against a resolution allowing the use of military force against Syria for using chemical weapons against its citizens.
McCain plans Arizona town halls to discuss Syria
U.S. Sen. John McCain plans town hall meetings in Phoenix and Tucson to discuss potential military action in Syria.
Corporation commissioner considers hearing to dig into deregulation
Dismayed by the combative stance adopted by critics and proponents of electricity deregulation and dissatisfied by answers he’s received so far, a state regulator is mulling a court-style hearing to dig deeper into the pros and cons.
Senators hear White House pitch for military action against Syria
Arizona senators had only one question as Obama administration officials asked for congressional approval Tuesday for a military strike against Syria: What took so long?
McCain attaches strings to support of Obama’s plan
Sen. John McCain says he will support President Barack Obama's request to intervene in Syria if the move would "reverse the situation on the battlefield."
Horne says laws in preclearance limbo are now in effect
A law adding two new at-large seats to the Maricopa County Community College District board will go into effect now that Arizona is no longer subject to preclearance under the Voting Rights Act, according to Attorney General Tom Horne.
