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Finchem, Kern claim in lawsuit Fernandez defamed them 

March 2, 2021 0

3 health care reforms that Republicans oppose

February 26, 2021 0

Half of this year’s bills died unceremoniously 

February 26, 2021 Comments Off on Half of this year’s bills died unceremoniously 

About face – Republicans back jobless benefit hike 

February 25, 2021 0

Senate votes to add county supervisors in Maricopa, Pima

February 23, 2021 0

County election equipment deemed free of tampering

February 23, 2021 2 Comments

Senate ethics chairs tosses Finchem’s complaint

February 22, 2021 0

Finchem’s ethics complaint against Democrats lands in trash 

February 19, 2021 0

GOP senators take revenge on Boyer 

February 16, 2021 1 Comment

House Ethics panel chair rejects calls to investigate Finchem 

February 12, 2021 0

Help me understand 

February 12, 2021 0

Democrats irked at barefaced Republicans, don’t file complaints

February 12, 2021 2 Comments

Boyer kills Senate bid to force supervisors to comply with subpoenas 

February 8, 2021 0

Democrats seek ouster of Republican Finchem 

February 8, 2021 0

GOP lawmakers demand Ward allow audit of her election

February 4, 2021 0

Lawmakers’ focus veers from Covid relief in 1st weeks of session 

February 4, 2021 0

Choice of getting Covid shots related to politics

January 29, 2021 4 Comments

Census data for redistricting, apportionment delayed 

January 27, 2021 0

Arizona Republicans censure Cindy McCain, GOP governor 

January 24, 2021 0

Fears of violence at Capitol fizzle as security ramped up 

January 21, 2021 0

New IRC chair wants to avoid tiebreaker role 

January 21, 2021 0

Redistricting commission postpones choice of chair 

January 14, 2021 0

SCOTUS accepts Arizona ballot harvest case

December 31, 2020 0

Judge hears arguments on voter approved tax on rich

December 23, 2020 0

Discontent with vote bringing slew of election bills 

December 17, 2020 0

LD17 – thin victory margins and a tie

December 17, 2020 0

Dems own top of ballot, but faded rest of the way 

November 20, 2020 0

Loss of moderate GOP lawmakers in Senate no boon for Dems 

November 19, 2020 0

Marsh declares victory in tight senate race 

November 13, 2020 0

Republicans aim to pull veil from small political contributions 

November 13, 2020 0

New tally favors GOP, but control of Senate still hangs in the balance 

November 4, 2020 0

Blame falls on Fernandez for Dems not taking House 

November 3, 2020 0

Early voting an auspicious sign for Democrats, but … 

October 30, 2020 0

The Criminalization of Politics

October 29, 2020 0

Legalized marijuana shrinks underground market

October 26, 2020 1 Comment

Partisan split hinges on Brophy McGee/Marsh race 

October 26, 2020 0

Flower shop owner hopes to chair IRC 

October 21, 2020 0

When, who picks IRC members a political pickle

October 16, 2020 1 Comment

In LD20, Democrats see road to power

October 9, 2020 0

Maricopa County taxpayers treated to feud of 2 Republicans 

October 8, 2020 0

A lot could go wrong for both flyers in LD6 Senate race 

October 2, 2020 0

Corp Comm candidates debate dark money, renewable energy

October 1, 2020 0

Ducey scores free body cams for state troopers

September 30, 2020 0

Alone among Democrats, Sinema stays silent on GOP Supreme Court push

September 29, 2020 3 Comments

Young voters will save our democracy 

September 28, 2020 0

Decade of Dem gains sets stage for nail-biter legislative races

September 25, 2020 1 Comment

Dems mull return of budget committees if they gain majority 

September 25, 2020 1 Comment

Will voters escaping to Arizona turn us blue? 

September 15, 2020 0

Mesnard asks for immunity from ousted member’s lawsuit

September 10, 2020 0

Republicans hope to change the tide in LD 4 

September 4, 2020 0

Rationalize your vote – go with someone who will get things done

September 2, 2020 1 Comment

Plan to aid small businesses starts with grants – not loans

September 2, 2020 1 Comment

French smart, compassionate, deserves a look

August 31, 2020 2 Comments

Toma, Kavanagh, Kern gunning for House majority leader 

August 28, 2020 0

Once a top priority, liability measure flounders 

August 28, 2020 0

Special session push exposes legislative discord 

August 27, 2020 0

Clean energy investment, economic development go hand-in-hand

August 27, 2020 0

Powerless lawmakers meet with owners of closed businesses 

August 24, 2020 1 Comment

Mormons cool to Trump are finding new influence in Arizona

August 17, 2020 4 Comments

Lawmaker: Republicans out to remove LD6 nominee from ballot 

August 7, 2020 0

Barto holds slim lead in LD15 showdown

August 4, 2020 1 Comment

Some Republicans fear Rogers primary victory will bring defeat

July 30, 2020 0

Failed union legislation drives primary challenges to incumbent Democrats

July 24, 2020 0

Push for political power in next decade begins 

July 17, 2020 0

Ballot order law constitutional, federal judge rules

June 29, 2020 0

Q&A with Senate Minority Leader David Bradley 

June 22, 2020 0

Q&A with House Speaker Rusty Bowers 

June 19, 2020 0

Curfew OK for conservatives who opposed stay-at-home order 

June 5, 2020 1 Comment

Senate abruptly adjourns, House bills go down without vote 

May 26, 2020 0

D.C. pundit has it wrong, Arizona Republicans ready for 2020

May 26, 2020 3 Comments

GOP lawmakers quash Dems effort to boost jobless benefits

May 21, 2020 0

First House floor session in COVID era begins with failed adjournment motion 

May 19, 2020 0

House resumes work, pushes liability bill

May 18, 2020 0

Masks become symbol of person’s politics, virtue 

May 15, 2020 0

Hobbs asks U.S. Supreme Court to uphold Libertarian law change 

May 12, 2020 0

Rep. Bolick to stay on ballot

May 11, 2020 0

Leaders reverse course, reconsider sine die adjournment

April 22, 2020 1 Comment

Legislature on track to adjourn May 1 

April 21, 2020 0

Hobbs won’t contest legal challenge to put initiative signature gathering online

April 6, 2020 0

Tax cut still in play as COVID-19 affects economy, Ducey says

March 9, 2020 0

Democrats fire first salvo in redistricting battle

February 20, 2020 1 Comment

Legislative Democrats unveil ‘the people’s’ budget proposal 

February 10, 2020 0

GOP, state ask court to keep status quo on ballot order

January 21, 2020 0

Ducey goes partisan in 2020 State of the State Address 

January 17, 2020 1 Comment

House GOP policy plan covers old ground, unfinished battles 

January 9, 2020 0

Libertarians want U.S. Supreme Court to quash law designed to keep them off ballot

December 21, 2019 1 Comment

Ducey wants path for ‘dreamers’

November 12, 2019 3 Comments

This Republican hopes Dems bring debate circus to town

November 12, 2019 0

Ducey attacks character of judge who ruled against him

October 2, 2019 8 Comments

Law to ban cities from mandating employee benefits dead

August 28, 2019 1 Comment

Judge denies state’s request to let ‘dark money’ law stand during appeal

August 5, 2019 1 Comment

Montgomery becomes finalist for Arizona Supreme Court

July 27, 2019 1 Comment

Jury award shows discrimination crosses party lines

July 25, 2019 2 Comments

Lesko misleads voters on Democrat’s priorities, her record

July 12, 2019 3 Comments

To let independents into party primaries would spoil choice

July 8, 2019 3 Comments

Hiring school counselors can’t wait

July 3, 2019 1 Comment

Democrats in Congress are not serious about ending border crisis

June 27, 2019 3 Comments

Democrats discouraged despite getting more bills passed 

June 24, 2019 0

Session Wrap with Charlene Fernandez 

June 23, 2019 0

9th Circuit upholds law to burden Libertarian candidates

June 3, 2019 3 Comments

House Republican threatens vote against budget 

May 23, 2019 0

Legislature passes bill to mandate reporting of school violence

May 2, 2019 1 Comment

The Breakdown: G-oh!-P

April 29, 2019 1 Comment

Bill to free hairstylists from state regulation on Ducey’s desk

April 10, 2019 0

Pima County tax hike proposal gets Senate panel’s approval

March 27, 2019 0

Former AG revs up initiative to end ‘dark money’

March 26, 2019 3 Comments

Arizona charter school legislation appears dead 

March 26, 2019 0

Arizona Senate backs charter oversight legislation

March 15, 2019 0

ERA measure debated in Senate, fails to advance

March 13, 2019 2 Comments

Hearing on fetal resuscitation bill used to demonstrate ‘our different world views’ 

February 20, 2019 0

Key Republicans compromise on sales tax hike for education 

February 18, 2019 0

Mesnard: Ducey’s tax conformity depends on Dems

February 14, 2019 1 Comment

Republicans vote to expand voucher program, revamp oversight

February 13, 2019 0

Former Arizona AG Grant Woods says he won’t seek U.S. Senate seat 

February 8, 2019 0

Bill gives recounts to anyone who can pay 

February 5, 2019 0

The Breakdown: About that DCP deadline

February 4, 2019 0

Dems: House restriction on debate silences minority

January 29, 2019 1 Comment

Education tax-hike proposal gets warm reception in committee

January 22, 2019 0

Q&A with Senate President Karen Fann 

January 18, 2019 0

Q&A with House Speaker Rusty Bowers 

January 18, 2019 0

The Breakdown: Day one

January 14, 2019 0

Rep. Finchem bill proposes electronic signatures for ballot measures

December 31, 2018 1 Comment

Tucson man wants to put city election system to a vote

December 28, 2018 0

AG suggests measured words when making allegations of fraud in election

December 3, 2018 0

The Breakdown: Not backing down

December 3, 2018 0

Facing slim majority, House Republicans beef up key committees 

November 30, 2018 0

Bipartisanship to be tested in House with 31-29 split 

November 23, 2018 0

Incoming SOS Katie Hobbs to ‘take the politics out of the office’

November 19, 2018 0

Election Day starts weeks of political theater in AZ

November 16, 2018 0

Hobbs within striking distance as vote count nears end

November 11, 2018 1 Comment

Settlement reached in tight Arizona Senate vote count

November 9, 2018 1 Comment

Political ads should be held to basic standards of truth

November 8, 2018 1 Comment

Republicans, Democrats in court over election disputes

November 8, 2018 1 Comment

House Republicans choose Rep. Bowers to lead them

November 7, 2018 0

The Breakdown: Let’s consult the crystal ball

November 5, 2018 0

Trump in AZ rally urges Republicans to ‘cast second greatest vote ever’ for McSally

October 19, 2018 0

Statewide Democratic candidates bypass rural voters, issues

October 19, 2018 4 Comments

Public health advocates campaign for Prop 127

October 9, 2018 0

Prop 306 foe warns of ‘Trojan horse’ to undermine Clean Elections

September 21, 2018 0

Republican aims to limit lawmakers’ conflicts of interest 

September 21, 2018 0

A Voice for Giving Women a Voice

September 20, 2018 0

Specter of split chamber looms over Senate president race 

September 17, 2018 0

Doug Ducey’s Donald Trump dilemma

September 14, 2018 3 Comments

Despite benefits of tax cuts, critics continue to attack

September 13, 2018 3 Comments

Libertarian candidates on sidelines in general election

September 11, 2018 0

Poll: Schools chief race tied, many independents undecided 

September 11, 2018 0

The Breakdown: Flamin’ hot races

September 10, 2018 0

Women, minority candidates emerge in Democratic slate

September 7, 2018 1 Comment

The Breakdown: Farewell

September 4, 2018 0

Judge gives Bennett four hours to qualify for campaign funds 

August 27, 2018 0

Gubernatorial candidate files suit to keep campaign alive

August 25, 2018 0

PACs pour cash into legislative candidate campaigns 

August 24, 2018 0

Ducey won’t budge on ‘crown jewel’ of gun legislation

August 15, 2018 6 Comments

Behind the Ballot: Toxic

August 13, 2018 0

Tainted GOP candidates dot campaign trail to Legislature

August 10, 2018 1 Comment

It’s Maricopa vs. Yuma in LD13 GOP House primary 

August 6, 2018 0

Behind the Ballot: Down-ballot drama

August 6, 2018 0

Republicans balk at Douglas in primary, teachers split

August 3, 2018 0

Bennett lacks campaign funds, criticizes Ducey in Clean Elections forum 

August 2, 2018 0

Lawmakers approve wording for 2018 ballot measures

July 26, 2018 1 Comment

Behind the Ballot: Spread thin

July 16, 2018 0

Gowan seeks political comeback in LD14 Senate GOP primary 

July 2, 2018 0

Bad blood, ineffective legislating threaten Mosley in LD5 primary 

June 29, 2018 0

First-time candidates learn hard knocks of politics 

June 25, 2018 0

Candidate says no coordination with Worsley for LD25 senate seat 

June 22, 2018 0

Worsley to leave office, cites vitriolic tone of politics 

June 18, 2018 0

Behind the Ballot: Riding the wave

June 11, 2018 0

GOP infighting in LD28 gives Democrats hope of trifecta 

June 8, 2018 0

Dem election plan puts candidate in nearly every race

June 8, 2018 0

School districts, lawmakers clash over teacher pay

May 25, 2018 1 Comment

Pay raise gives political boost to teachers, Ducey 

May 3, 2018 0

Teachers end short-lived strike

May 1, 2018 2 Comments

Budget calls for school districts to divvy up pay increase

April 30, 2018 0

The Breakdown, Episode 16: Strike everything

April 30, 2018 0

CD8 results give Democrats confidence for midterm elections 

April 26, 2018 0

Lesko wins CD8

April 24, 2018 1 Comment

The Breakdown, Episode 15: The teachers have spoken

April 23, 2018 2 Comments

Ducey goes on veto spree to push teacher plan

April 20, 2018 1 Comment

GOP lawmakers support governor’s teacher pay raise 

April 19, 2018 0

The Breakdown, Episode 14: Enough is enough?

April 16, 2018 0

Dem candidates in red districts taught to embrace progressive values

April 14, 2018 2 Comments

Abortion questionnaire bill signed into law

April 14, 2018 0

Ducey offers teachers 20% pay raise by 2020

April 12, 2018 4 Comments

Ducey’s violence prevention proposal begins Senate process 

April 11, 2018 0

Billionaire Tom Steyer to spend $2 million on AZ youth vote initiative

April 9, 2018 2 Comments

Democratic groups withhold money from CD8 race 

March 30, 2018 0

Teachers swarm Capitol, demand 20 percent pay hike

March 28, 2018 5 Comments

Arizona resistant to change in ‘tough-on-crime’ sentencing laws

March 23, 2018 7 Comments

Ducey’s school-safety plan disliked on bipartisan level 

March 22, 2018 0

Student protests on gun control at Capitol stir GOP ire 

March 15, 2018 0

Republicans accuse Democrats of political theater over gun legislation

March 15, 2018 0

House Republicans take another crack at control of local elections; bill passes 34-22

March 8, 2018 0

Most medical marijuana bills go up in smoke; Senate OKs 1 

March 5, 2018 0

Democratic poll concludes Ducey is vulnerable in 2018 

February 26, 2018 0

Senate president to amend redistricting commission overhaul 

February 19, 2018 0

Senate president ready to pull key provision from tax credit bill 

February 16, 2018 1 Comment

Sen. Borrelli drops lower fees from medical marijuana legislation 

February 13, 2018 0

Senate committee passes resolution to repeal state’s minimum wage 

February 12, 2018 0

Legislature passes opioids package

January 25, 2018 0

Lawmaker drops proposal to hide most donor identities 

January 24, 2018 1 Comment

House panel sinks bill requiring partisan city elections 

January 22, 2018 0

Consultant says Dems need to be lucky and good to win CD8

December 15, 2017 1 Comment

Arizona Supreme Court upholds Medicaid expansion

November 17, 2017 1 Comment

GOP in jeopardy of losing Arizona Senate seat, poll shows 

November 15, 2017 0

Rep. Shooter suspended from appropriations chair, Chamber of Commerce calls for resignation

November 10, 2017 2 Comments

House begins probes into sexual harassment claims against Rep. Shooter 

November 9, 2017 0

Rep. Shooter accused of repeated sexual harassment of Capitol women

November 8, 2017 3 Comments

Ugenti-Rita names Shooter as man who sexually harassed her

November 8, 2017 0

Arizona Rep. McSally tells colleagues she’ll run for Senate

November 7, 2017 0

Steve Voeller: Key player for several Arizona congressmen 

November 6, 2017 0

State Supreme Court hears arguments on legality of Medicaid expansion

October 26, 2017 0

Moderate GOP lawmakers exist in name only, study finds

October 20, 2017 0

Some GOP lawmakers vote solid red, support caucus bills

October 20, 2017 0

Small group of Republicans buck their party, vote their conscience

October 20, 2017 0

House Dem leader crosses aisle more often than party colleagues

October 13, 2017 0

Swing-district Dems use divergent vote tactics in Legislature

October 13, 2017 0

Ethics committee opens inquiry on Dem Miranda, votes along party lines 

October 5, 2017 0

Arizona Democratic Party seeks to overturn ‘ballot harvesting’ ban 

October 2, 2017 0

Goose and gander: Firm charges lawmakers hourly rate to gather signatures

August 24, 2017 0

Lobbyists take leap of faith to open progressive firm in red state 

August 4, 2017 0

Theresa Ulmer turns one term as a lawmaker into a career as a lobbyist 

July 10, 2017 0

Some Republicans blame ‘left’ amid calls to tone down rhetoric following Virginia shooting 

June 14, 2017 3 Comments

Dems see tough primary as the way to a gubernatorial win 

June 9, 2017 0

Wrap up with Katie Hobbs 

June 6, 2017 1 Comment

Wrap up with Rebecca Rios 

June 6, 2017 0

Passage of election consolidation – from the Capitol to the courthouse 

June 5, 2017 0

Testy session, debates marked by use of ‘impugning’ rule in House 

June 5, 2017 0

Wrap up with Doug Ducey 

June 2, 2017 0

Democrats almost had a voice in budget process, but Republicans didn’t hear them 

June 2, 2017 1 Comment

Trump controversies drive surge in Democratic ranks

May 26, 2017 0