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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 […]
Corporation Commission election emphasizes solar power
The contents of the state’s energy portfolio in future years could be determined by the outcome of the only statewide race this year, as three Democratic candidates for Corporation Commission […]
Arizona Capitol Times now available on newsstands in Tucson
The Arizona Capitol Times is expanding its distribution to include nearly 30 locations in the Tucson market. Fourteen sites have been identified for street rack sales of the weekly political […]
Performance ratings for judges released
Official performance ratings for judges who will appear on the November ballot have been released by the Arizona Judicial Review Performance (JPR) Commission on Thursday. The ratings, which are available […]
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 […]
800 state employees sign up for domestic-partner benefits
Kurt Rowen is one of roughly 800 state and university employees who has applied to register a domestic partner for benefits now available from the Department of Administration.The Department of […]
Appeals court upholds employer sanctions law, but battle still rages
The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals upheld Arizona’s employer sanctions law, which penalizes businesses that knowingly hire illegal immigrants and requires them to verify the employment status of their workers.But […]
Battle over school choice continues in appeals court
Arguments over school choice continued in the Arizona Court of Appeals on Sept. 17 as lawyers sparred over the legality of a state law permitting businesses to reduce their tax […]
Schweikert seeking to take back CD5 seat for Republicans
As Democrats were swept to power on a wave of voter discontent in 2006, Harry Mitchell helped lead the charge in Arizona, knocking off incumbent Republican Rep. J.D. Hayworth 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
