Saying they're still "reviewing'' the issue, state officials have not acted on various plans to deal with a controversial monument to Confederate soldiers at a state-run cemetery. They’ve also ignored a request by a member of the Sierra Vista city council asking to find out how to get rid of it.
Read More »Effort underway to put San Tan Valley incorporation on ballot 
San Tan Valley residents have taken the first steps toward putting the question of incorporation on the ballot after a victory at the Legislature eliminated the veto power of neighbors.
Read More »Republican lawmaker will pursue justice of the peace position 
Rep. Doug Colema, R-Apache Junction, has decided to abandoned plans for re-election and instead pursue a justice of the peace seat in 2018.
Read More »LD16 Republicans to nominate new AZ state senator 
Legislative District 16 precinct committeemen from Maricopa County GOP are scheduled to meet Saturday evening to nominate three candidates to serve as the district's next Arizona state senator.
Read More »Coleman, Townsend win in LD16 House contest 
Former Apache Junction Mayor Doug Coleman and Tea Party candidate Kelly Townsend of Mesa took the lead in a four-way House Republican primary Tuesday in House Legislative District 16.
Read More »Pinal County chooses a new District 2 supervisor
The Pinal County Board of Supervisors has chosen Clark L. Smithson to be the new supervisor for District 2.
Read More »New lawmaker profile: John Fillmore, R-Apache Junction
This is one of a series of biographical sketches Cronkite News Service is producing about new members of the Arizona State Legislature. Each follows this format and includes a mugshot and video.
Read More »Bill would legalize gaming at dog and horse tracks
A proposal to legalize gambling at Arizona dog and horse tracks has once again surfaced at the Legislature.
Read More »Rios plans comeback in 2 years 
Sen. Rebecca Rios lost her reelection bid this month, but it's not the end of politics for the scion of one of Arizona's most well-known political dynasties.
Read More »Cities across Arizona using Twitter to share news, connect with public
Many municipalities across Arizona have turned to Twitter to connect with residents and share information with the wider public. Nearly two dozen cities have official Twitter accounts, including some with separate accounts for their police and fire departments, parks and libraries.
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