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Former Nogales mayor accepts plea deal
The former mayor of Nogales has accepted a plea deal that will likely send him to prison for at least two years.
Prop 13 again files initiative to cap property taxes
A group espousing California-style property tax limits has renewed its drive, filing another citizen initiative after failing to qualify for last year’s ballot.
Christian Palmer talks about what the matching funds ruling means
Yellow Sheet Report associate editor Christian Palmer talks about the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling on matching funds and what it will mean for politics in Arizona.
Thousands of Native Americans in Arizona set to benefit from lawsuit settlement
As many as 30,000 Native Americans from seven Arizona tribes stand to benefit from the final settlement this week of a years-long, $3.4 billion lawsuit against the U.S. government.
Members of the Tohono O’odham, Navajo, Salt River, Pima-Maricopa, San Carlos Apache, Hopi, Gila River and Colorado River tribes are part of the class in Cobell v. Salazar.
War for territory
Congressional and legislative Republican staffers are rounding up allies and cash in the event they decide to sue the Independent Redistricting Commission to protect the party's redistricting interests. Longtime Republican operative Steve Twist is spearheading the latest effort, which has been dubbed the FAIR Trust.
Redistricting panel interviews mapping consultant applicants, delays decision
Arizona’s Independent Redistricting Commission interviewed four mapping consultant applicants Friday, but after nearly nine hours of interviews, public comments and closed-door discussion, the group adjourned without making a decision.
Mormon lawmakers split over LDS position on illegal immigration
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints recently joined an increasingly loud chorus of voices calling for a nuanced and humane solution to this complex problem.
The church boasts a perceived conservatism and politically prominent members, but how the LDS statement will precisely influence immigration legislation remains to be seen.
ACLU: Pinal County jails inhumane for immigrants
A report by American Civil Liberties Union criticizes living conditions and policies for immigrants at detention centers in Pinal County.
MCSO won’t be prosecuted over extradition spending
Federal authorities won't be prosecuting Maricopa County Sheriff's Office officials over extradition spending.
Pearce, Tobin enter AHCCCS funding fight
Lawmakers made a difficult decision when they cut more than $200 million from the state’s health care system for the poor, but doing so wasn’t unconstitutional, Senate President Russell Pearce and House Speaker Andy Tobin argued yesterday in a brief opposing a lawsuit that aims to block the cuts.
Appeals court rejects former Rep. Renzi’s claims, says fraud case can go forward
A federal appeals court on June 23 rejected former Rep. Richard Renzi’s claim that his legislative position should protect him from prosecution on charges of fraud and corruption.
Dem David Crowe exploring US Senate run
Tucson defense contractor David Crowe is eying a run for the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate.
