Arguments for and against Prop 201 & 206
The following are excerpts taken from statements published in the secretary of state’s publicity pamphlet on ballot propositions. Prop. 201 proponents “The National Organization for Women (NOW) encourages your YES […]
Hess picks up Republican endorsement
Harris slams Munsil for religion in politics; Munsil denies it
Weiers recycles charity ride, teams with Shriners
Jerry Weiers Last year, Rep. Jerry Weiers conceived the Hummers to Harleys charity ride in order to help replenish food banks that had seen their storerooms depleted after hurricanes Katrina […]
Pollsters: National mood bodes ill for GOP in Arizona
The pace is chaotic as the final 20-something news cycles of the 2006 midterm elections wind down, with a new October surprise erupting almost every week. As campaign season enters […]
Early, absentee voting available in most states
Some states call it early voting; some call it in-person absentee voting. One state offers vote-by-mail. Whatever the name, a growing number of states allow voters to cast ballots well […]
About a Bill: Crime Victims; free police reports
Sen. Jay Tibshraeny Free police reports made available What the new law does: Allows victims and victims’ families to receive a free copy of the police report in the case […]
Group asks Superior Court to toss suit challenging corporate tuition tax credits
Lawsuit announced at the CapitolTim Keller, executive director of the Institute for Justice, Arizona Chapter said Oct. 12, “The legal antics of school choice opponents should not be allowed to […]
2 lawmakers expected to fight ‘down to wire’ for empty seat
The District 24 Senate race between Reps. Russ Jones and Amanda Aguirre is a “dead heat,” a Democratic Party official says. “It’s going to go right down to the wire,” […]
Bola’d over: Governor declares tie week
Governor Napolitano, in a nod to the bola-tie vote, has proclaimed Oct. 15-21 Arizona Bola Tie Week, to honor the 40th anniversary of Bola Tie Society of Arizona. Don Prusakowski, […]
Petersen putting in odd hours, tapes show
Outgoing GOP treasurer says he’s working on ‘transition’ plan
State exports increase 30%; Mexico is the state’s No.1 market
State exports totaled $9.15 billion in the first half of the year, a 30 percent increase over the same period last year, according to the Arizona Department of Commerce. Sales […]