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Arizona governments hurt by Lehman collapse
Arizona's communities and governments could lose nearly $40 million combined as a result of the collapse of Wall Street investment bank Lehman Brothers, according to state records. Pima County alone […]
Hay, Kirkpatrick face off to replace Renzi in CD1
By the numbers, Arizona’s 1st Congressional District is a Democratic one, but the last few elections haven’t played out that way.Now, between their candidate’s name recognition and the scandal surrounding […]
Regional plan would give greenhouse gases the cold shoulder, over some objections
Leader of the Pack • An Arizona Department of Environmental Quality report says the state has the fastest growth rate of greenhouse-gas emissions in the United States. The costs of […]
An Imperfect Storm: Next year’s legislative leaders will put political futures on line
Budget Battle, Redux • House Appropriations Chairman Russell Pearce (left) and Senate Appropriations Chairman Bob Burns say the current budget is flawed and Gov. Janet Napolitano must to do more […]
Still Red: New Democrats outnumber new Republicans almost 2-1, but GOP grips overall advantage in AZ
New Voter • Freshman Chris Orozco registers to vote at a table manned by Jonathon Villanueva on the Arizona State University campus in Tempe. Villanueva is paid to register voters […]
Prop. 200 offers consumer choice or debt trap — take your pick
Interest in Prop. 200 • Payday-loan stores like this one in south Phoenix could become permanent establishments or go out of business, depending on passage or defeat of Prop. 200. […]
Prop. 100: A pre-emptive war against property sales tax
100 Percent Behind 100 • Tom Farley is chief executive officer of the Arizona Association of Realtors, which backs Prop. 100. The proposed constitutional amendment would bar enactment of a […]
Nelson says Thomas’ attack on defense of immigrants was misdirected
The campaign for Maricopa County attorney opened a new rift on immigration and the global role of the United States, as Republican incumbent Andrew Thomas blasted Democratic challenger Tim Nelson […]
Bee: State-only guest-worker program won’t work
Bee vs. Giffords • Senate President Tim Bee and U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords spar over immigration, energy, and the economy in their first debate Sept. 13 at the UofA in […]
Supreme Court ruling bans liability suits against medical device manufacturers; pharmaceutical firms up next
Extending the Shield • Consumer rights advocates will be watching the Supreme Court in November when it hears arguments regarding extending a liability-lawsuit shield to makers of prescription and over-the-counter […]
Garcia the early favorite for Senate minority leader
Sen. Jorge Garcia of Tucson appears to be the early favorite to become the next minority leader, based on interviews with several colleagues in his caucus. But others may jump […]
Democrat fights uphill battle in GOP-leaning House District 30
Arizona Democrats are hoping 2008 will be another year of election-day surprises, as they run aggressive campaigns in an effort to win legislative seats in districts where a victory in […]
