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Latinos rely heavily on Colorado River water amid plans for cutbacks
Arizona benefits from diverse energy mix – including coal, nuclear
The Breakdown: #48
Stringer goes to court to stop expulsion
Don’t make measles great again in Arizona
Feds seek governors’ input on drought plan as deadline missed 
California district stalls West drought plan over lake money
The Breakdown: About that DCP deadline
Feds to Arizona, California: Drought plan not complete
Republican legislator calls for a state Lt. Gov.
Leo Biasiucci: Turned green to red upon reflection
Q&A with Senate President Karen Fann
Q&A with House Minority Leader Charlene Fernandez
Q&A with House Speaker Rusty Bowers
Photos: Arizona’s 2019 inauguration
Arizona projected to gain seat in U.S. House
Talks of electric retail dereg begin again in Arizona
Raquel Terán: One citizen’s road to the Legislature
GOP senator wants to cut, cap vehicle registration fee
Democratic SOS spurs talk of change in line of succession
Bowers dissolves committee tasked with tackling criminal justice reform
Scott Smith: Ex-mayor driving public transportation
Blue county adopts merit selection, gives Ducey final say on judges
Facing slim majority, House Republicans beef up key committees
Political storms ahead for Dem elections head in red state
Ducey extols spending on his re-election
Ducey’s top aide to resign
Aaron Lieberman: Aiming to represent all
Jalakoi Solomon: Motivating millennials to vote
Democrats hope gains in House set trend for future
Judge won’t give more time to find victims of Arpaio detentions
Kirkpatrick, Stanton join freshmen in strong Democratic House class
Arizona political ad spending hit record high – $129M
Despite slight drop, Arizona still leads nation in women officeholders
Lisa Fernandez: She’s stepping out of Mom’s shadow
Dems squander record turnout, sky-high enthusiasm
GOP Corp Comm candidates lead by less than 1 percentage point
Kimberly Yee breaks barriers as Arizona’s new Treasurer
Arizona House Speaker Mesnard poised for move to Senate
Superintendent of public instruction race too close to call
Pratt handily winning in Legislative District 8
Clodfelter out, DeGrazia in for LD10 House
Bowie holding on to Senate seat in East Valley
Epstein, Jermaine win LD18 House race; Norgaard out
Allen holds off Dem challenger Carlisle
Doug Ducey soundly wins re-election
Syms ousted as Butler, Lieberman win LD28 House race
Brophy McGee comes through with GOP win as vote count ends
Bas Aja: Handing the herd to the next generation
No protection in election law for some campaign signs
Governor’s Office immersed in drought talks, water policy do-over
Lawmakers jockey for leadership roles in House, Senate
Drought’s cost: Less water in Lake Mead, higher rates for consumers
Jay Heiler: Doing civic work without being in government
Supreme Court to release full Invest in Ed opinion Friday
Education board rebuffs Christian-centric academic standards
Statewide Democratic candidates bypass rural voters, issues
Arizona’s jobless rate ticks upward
Alicia Williams: An educator who can post up
Independent vows not to take sides if elected
Poll: Ducey leads Garcia by wide margin
Report: Dip in gaming revenues offset by other gains at Arizona casinos
Elections chief candidates unknown across the state
Brutal political fight to expand Medicaid was worth it
Jim Small: The man behind the Mirror
Presumptive lawmaker ushers in accessibility at the House
Auditor: Laws need to change for effective charter school scrutiny
Ducey, Sinema are wooing ample number of crossover voters
Parenting and politics – a mix moms navigate, defend
Ryan Boyd: At the intersection of data and rabbits
3 Democrats jockey for position of House minority leader
Republican aims to limit lawmakers’ conflicts of interest
Arizona Supreme Court pulled into political fray
Charter schools move Arizona forward, but more can be done
Governor, lawmaker have sights on charter school changes
Brnovich to investigate cell phone tracking
John Phelps: Politically independent former Army lawyer
Specter of split chamber looms over Senate president race
Justice Bolick starts ‘boring website’ amid political clamor
Doug Ducey’s Donald Trump dilemma
Brad Casper: Leads a ‘fun culture’ of polling, PR and productions
4 Republican lawmakers line up for race to run House
Gallego eyes U.S. Senate in 2020
Newcomer sheds doubts to win Democratic schools chief primary
Control of Legislature comes down to a few crucial races
Pay raise puts slight dent in Arizona teacher shortage
Ducey picks former U.S. Senator Jon Kyl to fill McCain’s Senate seat
Arizona Senate race likely to be a tale of 2 pivots
Mitchell primary loss opens door for Bowers’ run for speaker
McCain used his influence on big things for the little guy
McCain lies in state at Arizona Capitol
Sandra Kennedy, Kiana Sears win Corp Comm Democratic primary
Riggs squeaks out victory in SPI Republican primary
Hoffman victorious in schools chief Democratic primary
Newcomers take lead in LD24 House Dem primary
Cajero Bedford long run in Legislature over
Greg Patterson takes step in political comeback
Former lawmaker John Fillmore on his way back to Capitol
Steve Gaynor defeats incumbent Michele Reagan for Secretary of State nomination
Incumbent Mitchell loses LD13 Republican House primary
David Garcia clinches Democratic gubernatorial nomination
Doug Ducey easily defeats Bennett, wins GOP nomination
Shooter political comeback falls short
Sen. David Farnsworth easily holds off challenger in LD16 Republican primary
Lesko wins CD8 GOP primary
Judge gives Bennett four hours to qualify for campaign funds
Text of farewell statement from Sen. McCain before his death
John Arnold: Counting on college attainment to boost economy
Lawmakers, farmers balk at agriculture lab move
High rate of Indian students denied school vouchers
For McCain, a cross-country funeral procession in the works
Gubernatorial candidate files suit to keep campaign alive
PACs pour cash into legislative candidate campaigns
Audit of seized funds skewers former Pinal County lawmen
County recorder calls process to vet petitions into question
State inspections show infractions at migrant shelters
Ducey talks Trump, education ahead of primary
ASU/UofA rivalry enlivens downtown Phoenix, boosts development
Political operatives learned the ropes as student regents
Anthony Garcia: Gathering signatures is a prayer answered
Candidates find pros and cons of digging into own pocket
Reagan vs Gaynor: Secretary of state’s GOP race heats up
Behind the Ballot: It ain’t over til it’s over
Steyer: APS using “dishonest tactics” against clean energy initiative
Dem gubernatorial candidates deplete cash as primary nears
Mass subpoenas to be tested in challenge to energy measure
APS withholds spending in Corp Comm primary elections
Judge rules tax on rich initiative can go to ballot
Ducey won’t budge on ‘crown jewel’ of gun legislation
Attorneys for legal team fight to keep documents related to sex harassment probe secret
Corp Comm may take another look at deregulation
Ducey says state law, not pope, dictates his action on death penalty
Ducey claims progress on confronting opioids crisis
Chad Heinrich: How politics and policy are in the blood
Progressive youths push for Democratic victories
Behind the Ballot: Toxic
Realtors assail Rep. Mitchell despite membership in group
Tainted GOP candidates dot campaign trail to Legislature
Bribery case ruins careers, leaves question of larger probe
Ducey calls for Southwest Key inspections after allegations of sexual abuse
Supreme Court sides with developer in water dispute
Ken Bennett needs 900 contributions to earn Clean Elections funding
Ducey: Media not enemy of the people
Daniel Ruiz: Election expert’s climb to the 9th Floor
It’s Maricopa vs. Yuma in LD13 GOP House primary
Behind the Ballot: Down-ballot drama
Republicans balk at Douglas in primary, teachers split
Eric Spencer: On elections, war, and jumps from a plane
Behind the Ballot: Nerd alert
Judge to rule on Clean Elections measure
Ducey requires additional disclosure of pharmacy committee
Election officials to refer fraudulent petitions to AG for criminal probe
Steve Farley: A wonk with a dream to be governor
Lawmakers approve wording for 2018 ballot measures
Political newcomer among leaders in campaign fundraising for legislature
Behind the Ballot: Show me the money
Ducey order directs state police to cite law-breaking lawmakers
Paid circulators, not supporters, gathered signatures for Shooter
Government to decide whether to re-try bribery case after mistrial
David Garcia’s call to reform ICE politically risky in Arizona
Now is the time to prepare for the dry times ahead
Ducey leads field in campaign funds raised, spent
Majority of jurors in bribery trial voted for acquittal
Bribery trial ends with deadlocked jury
Ballot measures could hamper cash flow in crowded election year
Behind the Ballot: Spread thin
Education divide: Dems Farley, Garcia clash on K-12 education policy
LD1 incumbents say they have political targets are on their backs
Prison health care case shaping up for years of litigation
Judge to rule on Clean Elections ballot measure
Ducey touts accomplishments at border
Nick Ponder: Man about cities and towns and lobbying
State wildlife managers rely on public in fight against poachers
Gowan seeks political comeback in LD14 Senate GOP primary
Behind the Ballot: Challenge accepted
Clean Elections to sue over ballot measure description
Bad blood, ineffective legislating threaten Mosley in LD5 primary
Elections officials mull criminal probes of forgeries
Jury hears closing arguments in bribery trial
Tempe, AG agree to settle tax-rate dispute
Court rules state denial of drivers licenses illegal
Hayden Samples: The most fashionable reader in Arizona politics
First-time candidates learn hard knocks of politics
Behind the Ballot: The comeback kids?
Candidate says no coordination with Worsley for LD25 senate seat
Board of Education delays discipline discussion for striking teachers
Fraud prevalent in signature gathering of 4 campaigns
Senate candidates sue state, hit campaign trial
Ducey to keep troops at border despite Trump’s family separation policy
Hours on the road leads to high turnover in LD7
Behind the Ballot: Big left turn
Garcia makes ‘dramatic tilt’ left in run for governor
GOP lawmaker: Not ‘enough white kids to go around’ in Arizona schools
Mike Liburdi: Takes flight on political law
Behind the Ballot: Riding the wave
GOP infighting in LD28 gives Democrats hope of trifecta
Dem election plan puts candidate in nearly every race
State’s largest trade schools to get additional funds in FY 2019
Lawmakers boost funding for state schools for deaf and blind
State budget allocates $1 million for K-12 coding initiative
Non-profit opens charter schools to serve poorest students
Campaign season officially kicks off – let the games begin
Pima County officials see legal trouble in desegregation tax
Choice for jury in bribery case: dirty politicians or humble servants
Passing legislation requires moderation, tricks of the trade
Big push on ballot referrals ends with just 2 passed
Circumstances sweep away some of Ducey’s agenda
Schools chief proposes eliminating references to evolution in science standards
Francisco Meneses: Works to keep Arizona’s fighters safe
Emails reveal ties between construction firms, school officials
Sports betting ruling has potential for tribes with casinos
Array of Arizona politicians, lobbyists connected to bribery case
Roaming robots and dental therapists make it into law
Ducey vetoes increase in car insurance requirements
New law to force unemployed to take any job
Ducey controls future of ‘dark money’ elections
The Breakdown, Episode 18: The Red (for Ed) wave?
Democratic blitz, GOP votes doomed redistricting measure
Bribery case witness list includes elected officials past and present
The Breakdown, Episode 17: That’s a wrap
Court says ballot measure case not ‘ripe’ for litigation
Teachers end short-lived strike
Proposed budget allocates $2 million for ASU, UofA ‘freedom schools’
Ducey, Legislature scrape together revenues for $10.4 billion budget proposal
The Breakdown, Episode 16: Strike everything
Ducey, legislative leaders arrive at teacher pay deal
Ballot measure to tax the rich for K-12 funding launched
Teachers union prepares to ask voters for tax hike
Pay hike flap leaves rank and file lawmakers with little to do
CD8 results give Democrats confidence for midterm elections
Photos: Thousands join Red for Ed march on the Arizona Capitol
Lesko wins CD8
Slowed by a brain injury, Gutierrez leaves his mark on Arizona politics
The Breakdown, Episode 15: The teachers have spoken
Ducey goes on veto spree to push teacher plan
Gun bill advances, but foes say it doesn’t go far enough
Teachers vote to walk out
Many rural teachers out of reach of Red for Ed movement
A tale of two votes: One will walk, the other won’t – yet
Ducey takes on budget risk to fund teacher pay hike
PTA group withdraws support from Ducey’s teacher pay hike plan
Dennis Smith: A driving force of the Valley’s freeways
The Breakdown, Episode 14: Enough is enough?
Missing details of Ducey pay plan leave teachers skeptical
Dem candidates in red districts taught to embrace progressive values
Grassroots teachers’ push sidelines union in pay dispute
State must broaden treatment medication for opioid addiction
Ducey offers teachers 20% pay raise by 2020
Billionaire Tom Steyer to spend $2 million on AZ youth vote initiative
Customers at odds with indicted utility owner for years
House advances resolution to increase representation
House unwittingly approves ballot measure
Recent series of political plights plague governor
House approves bill permitting ‘God enriches’ motto to be posted at schools
Geoff Esposito: Standing out in bold colors in a sea of gray
Photo radar ban a bust again, fails to get hearing in 2 Senate committees
The Breakdown, Episode 12: What do you want, and when do you want it?
Democratic groups withhold money from CD8 race
Dem House freshmen break tradition, turn up the ‘volume’
Justices reject bid for reinstatement from lawyer in deadly hit-and-run
Jordan Harb: Starting a life of politics and public policy
The Breakdown, Episode 11: Where do we even begin?
House panel OKs changes to redistricting commission
Arizona resistant to change in ‘tough-on-crime’ sentencing laws
Dental therapy bill regains life in Senate
Ducey’s school-safety plan disliked on bipartisan level
Marilyn Szabo: A cactus-free look at Arizona in black and white
No card needed for visitors, new residents to use medical marijuana
Future of Arizona State Fairgrounds, buildings under review
The Breakdown, Episode 10: Pardon me
Lack of impact data stalls bills to bar digital goods’ tax
Ducey record on pardons, commutations not forgiving
Brandy Wells: The science of public policy and pugs
Bill changes how much lobbyists must report when they spend on legislators
Most medical marijuana bills go up in smoke; Senate OKs 1
The Breakdown, Episode 9: Surprise, surprise
State’s no-hire list is short — it’s tough to get blacklisted
Mass shooting could spur Arizona gun law changes
Montenegro sexting scandal impact minimal on CD8 election
Lesko wins CD8 GOP nomination
Arizona looks for uptick in manufacturing jobs
Construction industry relies on training programs, ex-prisoners to fill jobs
Building skilled workforce best way to drive an economy
New and innovative ideas drive Arizona’s economic success
Arizona physicians work to keep residents and economy healthy
Flow of water in desert brings life to Arizona’s economy
Democratic poll concludes Ducey is vulnerable in 2018
The Breakdown, Episode 8: Collateral damage
Big money already at play in newly filed clean-energy initiative
Arizona’s sample bro: A mystery man named Jelani
Rash of GOP bills seek to empower lawmakers, disempower voters
Senate staffer may be victim of ‘revenge porn’ shared in connection with Montenegro
Montenegro lashes out at reports of topless selfie from staffer
Law enforcers seize suspicious envelope sent to legislator
Jeff Hood: Hooked on juvenile corrections from an early age
Senate president ready to pull key provision from tax credit bill
Lesko, Montenegro take spending lead in CD8 GOP primary
Legislature joins push to delicense, deregulate all sorts of professions and jobs
Arizona abortion bill approved by Senate panel
GOP proposal would restructure Arizona redistricting
Sine Kerr: In love with agriculture and defending the livelihood
Bill puts Arizona on track to end public financing of pro sports stadiums
Bill to allow dental therapists to practice in state clears first hurdle
Abortion bill requires more reporting from doctors, hospitals, clinics
CD8 – where GOP winner can hold the seat a long, long time
Legislators’ complaints of lawbreaking by cities on the upswing
Harassment policy left out of amended House rules
Arizona utility helps fund Ducey re-election campaign
Planning for Arizona’s 280-mile section of I-11 rolls along
Loop 303 opens a new gateway to the West Valley
Car registration fee boost proposed to end raid on road cash
Let’s use road funds on roads
Surrogate parents for students with special needs lacking statewide
Arizona House makes historic vote to oust Don Shooter
Don Shooter expelled from Arizona House in wake of sexual harassment investigation
Rep. Shooter sexually harassed women, created hostile work environment, investigator finds
The Breakdown, Episode 4: Moving on – or trying to
Arizona woman alleges sexual misconduct by former detention officer
New group pushes upbeat image of Arizona’s education system
For the DeMennas, the business of government is a family affair
The Breakdown, Episode 3: The special session clock is ticking
Ducey will convene special session to confront opioid crisis
Starbucks drinks now served at Capitol coffee shop
Ducey courts school districts with more K-12 money
Arizona unemployment rises to 4.5 percent in December
Senate panel says emergency witnesses who don’t dial 9-11 deserve jail
Kavanagh wants to ban driving with pets on laps
Senate panel approves hike in drivers’ liability insurance coverage
Sheriff Joe Arpaio will be keynote speaker at GOP dinner
Arizona lawmakers to California: Can we help you secede from the union?
Business group asks Congress for protection for marijuana
Arizona group again helping immigrants renew DACA status
The Breakdown, Episode 2: This session is special
Rep. Shooter apology peppered with deflection, denial
Brian Mueller: Trying to grow a university to the highest degree
Leach sics AG on Tempe over allegation of illegal tax breaks
GOP legislator wants to take constant ‘campaign mode’ out of lawmaking
Senate president sees tricky course to rein in tuition tax credit
Arizona Capitol Times to launch podcast on statewide politics
Miranda announces run for Congress
Jared Keenan: Taking the job of a public defender to a systemic level
Arizona-Mexico work to improve rapport while nations collide
Jobless rate drops, signs abound of continued improvement
State population grows on wave of newcomers
Political pandemonium in the works in rush to fill vacated congressional seat
December 15, 2017 Comments Off on Political pandemonium in the works in rush to fill vacated congressional seat
