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Unfaithful primary candidates court the party faithful
As the primary election draws near, Democratic and Republican candidates for public office in Arizona are preaching the importance of voting in the primary election. It decides the fate of most of Arizona’s elected offices and designates the party’s representative for the general election in competitive races.
Arizona black women’s organization rocks lives, community
When Rochelle Johns moved to Arizona, she felt like a fish out of water. Johns grew up in St. Louis, surrounded by her friends and family. But in Arizona, she had to start from scratch.That’s why she founded Black Women that Rock, an organization dedicated to community service and women’s empowerment.
National Bank of Arizona volunteer efforts target local communities
Despite what its name may suggest, National Bank of Arizona, which bills itself as the state’s “largest community bank” devotes a considerable amount of time and effort encouraging its employees to strengthen their local communities through various volunteering activities.
Charitable office culture: Gallagher & Kennedy women’s group mixes business, philanthropy
Every year before Thanksgiving, the Gallagher & Kennedy law firm raises money through a series of office challenges to donate to the purchase of turkeys for charity. At the end of the event, the company gives enough money to buy thousands of turkeys.
Survey sets the stage for future of volunteerism in Arizona
To many Arizonans, volunteerism has become a force to be reckoned with, improving economic opportunities for thousands, providing essential help for children and encouraging the humane treatment of animals.
Autopsy doctor finds nothing out of the ordinary in inmate’s execution
The doctor who did the autopsy on executed inmate Joseph Wood said today he found nothing out of the ordinary for an execution during the examination.
All Arizonans will be affected by the coming shortfall of water
Water issues in Arizona are as varied as the state’s terrain but one thing’s for certain — the price we pay for our most precious natural resource is going to increase in the face of shortages triggered by continued drought and climate change.
Wilcox takes aim at Gallego’s record on guns as CD7 race turns negative
Likely Democratic voters in Arizona’s 7th Congressional District have been bombarded in recent weeks by campaign mailers from Ruben Gallego and Mary Rose Wilcox.
Election officials turn to yellow envelopes and electronic poll books to avoid repeat of 2012
With the protests over the high number of provisional ballots and delayed election results in 2012 still fresh in their minds, elections officials are taking steps to ensure the 2014 election is not a repeat.
Two-way race? Ducey, Jones lead GOP pack as early voting nears
The six-way primary for the Republican nomination in the governor’s race is now down to two candidates — at least according to them.
Secretary of state agrees to scrap county-based signature requirements
A requirement dating back to statehood that statewide candidates collect signatures from at least three counties in order to qualify for the ballot will be a thing of the past starting in 2016.
‘Dark money’ group: AZ’s trigger law unconstitutional
The Legacy Foundation Action Fund, an Iowa-based 501(c)(4) tied to consultant and Ducey ally Sean Noble that ran ads in April criticizing Smith for his leadership of the US Conference of Mayors, is suing the Clean Elections Commission and Maricopa County elections officials in response to the complaint filed by Smith’s campaign.
