Klein staying put in LD1; ponders House run

Sen. Lori Klein said she doesn’t plan to move to a new legislative district after all, an idea she once considered to increase her chances of getting re-elected.

Agency renews efforts to guard Arizona national parks from illegal immigrants

Federal officials are boosting efforts at national parks in southern Arizona to prevent what they say is a path of destruction left by illegal immigrants crossing from Mexico.

Antenori considers dropping congressional bid, seeking re-election in state Senate

Sen. Frank Antenori, a Tucson Republican, is seriously considering dropping his bid for Congress and turning his full attention to re-election in the state Senate.

Attorney prepares lawsuit to challenge sweep of mortgage assistance money

An attorney representing a housing organization took its first step in suing the state over a sweep of $50 million meant to assist distressed homeowners.

Death-row inmate’s case before AZ clemency board

Arizona's largely new clemency board on Monday is expected to consider the case of a death-row inmate set for execution next week.

IRConspiracy?

IRC testimony may shed light on unanswered questions, accusations

3-judge panel to hear challenge to Arizona map

A panel of three federal judges will hear a lawsuit challenging Arizona's map of new legislative districts.

Dems say Jesse Kelly is changing stance on key issues

Democrats are slamming 8th Congressional District Republican candidate Jesse Kelly for what they say are major changes in his stance on privatizing Social Security and Medicare designed to woo seniors turned off by his previous positions.

Republicans’ ‘bait-and-switch’ budget lacks vision

Arizona Legislative Republicans did the state a disservice by pushing through a bait-and-switch budget that lacks vision, leaves kids of working families without health care coverage and fails to create jobs.

Budget doc reveals money stashed for ‘rainy days’ ahead

Lawmakers and the governor plan to set aside $450 million to offset anticipated deficits in the state budget in two years.

That’s money that won’t be available for critical needs now, but depositing it in the state’s “rainy day” fund reaffirms a fiscally conservative outlook that has dominated the Capitol following the fiscal crisis that led to several years of incessant budge[...]

Republicans file 2 lawsuits challenging redistricting maps

Republican critics of the Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission will file two lawsuits that seek to force the redrawing of the commission’s approved legislative and congressional districts.

Pearce would consider accepting state reimbursement for recall

Former Senate President Russell Pearce says he would consider accepting a $260,000 reimbursement from the state for the expenses of his recall election if his allies in the Legislature are successful in securing the money for him.