Tag: Grant Woods
Arizonans may get a chance to decide whether they want to find out who is trying to influence their elections. Backers of a constitutional amendment to mandate disclosure of donors...
Arizona lawmakers lack trust, respect for the people
107 years ago, Arizona’s founders feared that legislatures could land in the pockets of special interests. They believed that ultimately, the people in power had to be accountable to the...
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Poll: Most Arizonans support gay civil unions or marriage
House panel approves crackdown on human trafficking
Lobbyist accused in Fiesta Bowl scandal faces unrelated charges
The lobbyist accused of orchestrating the Fiesta Bowl scandal was indicted Thursday on eight low-level felonies note associated with the bowl-game scheme. The indictment alleges Gary Husk, who owns Husk...
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Collaboration is key strength for southern Arizona lawmakers
Not long ago, southern Arizona legislators worked together to serve the needs of their communities, regardless of their political affiliations. Today, the willingness to collaborate is gone. Instead of supporting...
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Failed 1998 initiative caused open primaries for independents
A 1998 initiative that aimed to open Arizona’s primary elections failed to make it onto the ballot but inadvertently led to the current system in which registered independents can vote...
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A battle of wills: Legislature tried to stop the Voter Protection Act before it started
Republican legislators have spent the past 12 years railing against the Voter Protection Act, but the reviled ballot measure that tied lawmakers’ hands was a largely self-inflicted and ironically unnecessary...
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Brewer says she could seek another full term
Attorney: Fiesta Bowl following recommendations
The attorney who conducted an internal investigation into the campaign contributions scandal at the Fiesta Bowl said Wednesday the committee that operates the game is closely following his recommendations to...
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State Bar investigating Woods, Husk in Fiesta case
The State Bar of Arizona says it’s investigating former state Attorney General Grant Woods and the Fiesta Bowl’s ex-lawyer and chief lobbyist for their work at the bowl. Gary Husk...
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Arizona Republic publisher resigns from Fiesta Bowl board
The publisher of Arizona’s largest newspaper has resigned from the Fiesta Bowl board. John Zidich said Monday that he made the move to remove any impartiality questions about The Arizona...
