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Controversy surrounds LD7 House candidate in crowded race

Several Republicans have spoken out against a Republican candidate running for the state House of Representatives in the most crowded legislative race after he was accused of lying about his...

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Money expected to be deciding factor in LD7 GOP primary

Hard work versus money.   In a political campaign, consultants and pollsters will put their money on money.   They predict that in a primary contest between Sen. Wendy Rogers,...

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Prison panel to focus on 4 key areas

Gov. Katie Hobbs’ prison oversight commission met for the first time last week. It will split into four working groups to create recommendations by the end...

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Petersen unveils inflation reduction plan, mirrors Lake’s

Senate President-Elect Warren Petersen, R-Gilbert, unveiled a new plan to mitigate inflation on Tuesday, like the one gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake presented, but the measure will likely face heavy opposition. ...

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Lawmaker urges probes of property fraud in Mexico

In this 2019 file photo, Rep. Walt Blackman, R-Snowflake, addresses his colleagues in the Legislature. (Photo by Howard Fischer/Capitol Media Services) An outgoing state representative is...

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Lawmakers who lost primaries plan next steps

An old watchtower bell was mounted on the sidewalk in front of the state Capitol in Phoenix in 2021.  (File photo) Twenty-two lawmakers lost their races...

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Juvenile court fees hinder rehabilitation

Arizona lawmakers have an opportunity to help young people avoid falling into a cycle of debt and poverty for mistakes they made during childhood. I am proud to sponsor House...

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Move on to curb governor’s emergency powers

Gov. Doug Ducey hosts a panel of Republicans at the Republican Governor’s Association conference November 18, 2021, at the Biltmore Hotel in Phoenix. (Photo by Nick...

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Slew of newcomers fill empty seats in Legislature

House Speaker Rusty Bowers, R-Mesa, is sworn in during the opening of the Arizona Legislature at the state Capitol on January 11, 2021, in Phoenix. The...

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Key committee chairs chosen

From left are Walt Blackman and Travis Grantham Rep. Walt Blackman will be the new chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, whose purview will expand to...

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Several lawmakers weighing resignation

The historic Arizona Capitol building. Arizona legislators have introduced several bills this year to allow the Legislature to have greater control over state agencies and other...

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