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Arizona

Oct 30, 2014

Her position has evolved… since Sunday

Reagan appears to have done an about-face on her opposition to political organizations “harvesting ballots.” Reagan, who sponsored S1003 (early ballot voting; revisions) in 2013, which would have banned political groups from picking up ballots from voters and delivering them to elections officials and which was later incorporated in H2305 (election revisions; violations), said that she is will[...]

Former state House Speaker Andy Tobin at a debate with U.S. Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick. (Photo by Evan Wyloge/Arizona Capitol Times)
Oct 30, 2014

Navajo vote could factor into tight Arizona CD1 race

On the airwaves of a popular Navajo radio station, President Barack Obama uses the Navajo greeting "Ya'at'eeh" and implores tribal members to get out and vote for Democrats.

Oct 30, 2014

Prosecutors: Ariz. leaders should oppose marijuana

Three of Arizona's top prosecutors are calling on political and civic leaders to oppose the legalization of marijuana for recreational use.

Oct 30, 2014

Gay marriage, now legal in Arizona, not recognized by Navajo Nation

Nathaniel George said that he knew he was going to marry his husband the first time he laid eyes on him more than eight years ago. Being Navajo and a Flagstaff resident, the chance of them getting legally married in Arizona or on the reservation wasn’t likely.

Oct 30, 2014

Former Arizona Gov. Castro urges Latinos to vote

The only Hispanic ever to serve as Arizona governor is urging Latinos to vote next week. The non-partisan, statewide voter-registration group One Arizona released videotaped public service announcements from 98-year-old Raul Castro on Wednesday.

Oct 30, 2014

Report on Wood execution due by mid-November

An independent investigation of the nearly two-hour execution of an Arizona death row inmate is expected to be completed in the next two weeks, attorneys representing the state said Wednesday.

Oct 29, 2014

From statewide office to…

Having lost their bids for statewide office in the primary, both Bennett and Vernon Parker are setting their sights a bit lower: Each will be running for the Republican Party chairman post in his legislative district.

Oct 29, 2014

Voters share what’s on their minds as Election Day approaches

Most of those who identified themselves as independents see themselves as conservative or liberal. Most say they want to know who is funding political ads but don’t believe those ads affect their decisions as voters.

Oct 29, 2014

Backers of medical marijuana launch effort to legalize recreational use in Arizona

The people who brought medical marijuana to Arizona four years ago now want marijuana legal for everyone over the age of 21.

Oct 29, 2014

Arizona governor’s race targets independent voters

The race for Arizona governor has created an odd mix of arguments in a state where recent gubernatorial contests were dominated by divisive issues like immigration. The shift away from hardline rhetoric and toward more nuanced positions marks an effort by both candidates to negate their opponents' key points as they court the growing bloc of independent voters in Arizona.

Oct 29, 2014

A common sense solution for government pensions

I just started my first job out of college. Along with developing a newfound coffee addiction (cold brewed with a splash of almond milk, please), I set up a 401(k) and IRA to help plan for retirement.

Oct 29, 2014

ASU: Arizona drops out of Top 10 in job growth

A new Arizona State University analysis shows Arizona and the Phoenix metro area have both dropped out of the Top 10 for job growth.

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