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Biggs, Townsend spar during district meeting
Biggs, Townsend spar during district meeting
Self-funding prevails in CD5 race
The campaign coffers of all four Republicans vying for their party’s nomination in Arizona’s 5th Congressional District are swelling with the candidates’ personal funds.
Andy Biggs: From stubborn no-voter to Senate leader
After 14 years as a state legislator, Senate President Andy Biggs won’t be returning to the Capitol next January, and instead seeks higher office in Congress. The Gilbert Republican has much to reflect on after another chaotic session and years in the Legislature, where he went from a stubborn no-voter in the House to the leader of a Senate chamber that’s grown more conservative over the past [...]
Senate rejects again bill to pre-empt federal policies
The Arizona Senate has rejected a measure for the second week in a row that would have allowed the state to vote on bills blocking authorities from enforcing or financing any federal action not affirmed by Congress.
Backers of insurance for poor children hope to pressure Biggs
Stymied by the Senate president, supporters of restoring health insurance to the children of the working poor are hoping to apply some very visible public pressure.
Senate, House spreadsheets hint at modest budget increase
Senate President Andy Biggs wants to introduce a budget as early as next week, but House Republicans fear their chamber isn’t keeping up the pace, and House priorities could end up once again trampled in the Senate’s budget stampede.
Educators seek to postpone new school funding approach, citing potential chaos
Education groups are pushing for a delay in “current-year funding,” saying a perfect storm is taking shape that could lead to chaos and disorder in the public school system.
Scott Smith leads Andy Biggs in CD5 poll
A poll shows former Mesa Mayor Scott Smith leading Biggs by seven points in a head to head matchup in CD5. In the poll, Smith captured 33 percent of the vote, compared to Biggs’ 26 percent.
It’s like winning the lottery
The Capitol community today woke up to a game-changer: After just two consecutive terms, Salmon has decided to retire from Congress. His reason was straightforward: “The most important job I have is that of husband and father, and over the years I’ve missed far too many opportunities to spend time with my family.”
Rep. Salmon announces retirement, backs Biggs as replacement
Conservative Arizona Rep. Matt Salmon says he will not seek re-election this November, saying he wants to spend more time with his family. He is endorsing Arizona Senate President Andy Biggs as his replacement.
Senate OKs cutting funds for cities that flout state law
The Arizona Senate has approved a proposal that would cut state shared revenue from cities or towns that pass regulations conflicting with state law.
