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Parties blast Clean Elections over matching funds, mailers
The Citizens Clean Elections Commission is under fire from Republicans and Democrats that say the agency is overreaching its authority by awarding matching funds to campaigns in response to mail […]
Obama mania — 1,000 turn out at Tempe rally
Democrats AllU.S. Sen. Barack Obama chats with Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon at a Democratic Rally in Tempe. Jim Pederson, right, is challenging Jon Kyl for a U.S. Senate seat in […]
There’s no shortage of candidates for 5 spots on water district board
Most voters likely know little about the candidates for the local school board. But at least they know what a school board is. Then there’s the Central Arizona Water Conservation […]
‘What’s done is done’: 2 Republicans drop slate mail case
The Arizona Republican Party and two of its legislative candidates were set to appear before a Superior Court judge on Oct. 26 in hopes of reversing a decision by the […]
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House leaders to offer presentation to out-of-session chamber visitors
On the ballot — Prop. 301
Proponents: It will give prosecutors, judges, tools to curb meth use Opponents say it interferes with recovery for addicts, costs state more Proposition 301 is a measure that would amend […]
On the ballot — Prop. 104: Measure would allow cities to issue more bonds for safety, transportation
When the Constitution was crafted, the limitations placed on a city’s ability to build roads and provide public safety made sense, but now, a West Valley lawmaker says, it needs […]
Arizona sheriff offering English classes; wants illegal immigrants to sing ‘God Bless America’
An Arizona sheriff known for his tough jail policies is offering basic English classes to inmates who don’t speak the language. Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio said the language barrier […]
2 GOP congressmen blast minimum wage measure
A ballot initiative to establish a state minimum wage will create havoc for private employers and could set the stage for an increase in identity theft, said two Arizona congressmen […]
Decision on fixing 9-11 memorial delayed
Commission: Changes, if any, will be discussed after election
Prop. 101 recalculates levy limits set in 1980
It may not be a sexy issue, but a state senator says that if a ballot proposition concerning local property tax rates doesn’t receive voter approval, homeowners in some tax […]
Investment Board member: Petersen fails to communicate
Eyeball to eyeballBoard of Investment member Bill Bell eyes David Petersen during a meeting Oct. 18, the day before the attorney general announced Mr. Petersen agreed to plead guilty to […]
