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Carmona’s old feuds with Bush White House re-emerge in Senate bid
Richard Carmona arrived in Washington a political novice in 2002 and left four years later scarred and frustrated. He didn't go quietly.
Arizona redistricting judge represented GOP before
A federal judge assigned to a politically-charged Arizona redistricting case represented Republicans in a similar case a decade ago.
Proposed Arizona education standards aim for ‘deeper learning’
Arizona education officials are floating the first draft of a new set of science standards, and the public has until June 1 to comment.
There’s a last time for everything
One of the issues brought up in the recent death-penalty litigation challenging the authority of the Board of Executive Clemency was whether the selection committee that forwarded nominees to Brewer violated open meeting laws.
Bipartisan clamp down: Lawmakers passed several bills in 2012 increasing punishment for lawbreakers
Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle acted to make life tougher for Arizona criminals during this year’s legislative session by passing a slate of criminal justice bills.
GOLDWATER-ed down: Think tank’s issues generate big splash, few ripples
The Goldwater Institute, a think tank known for its dogged pursuit of conservative ideals, laid down an ambitious — and combative — agenda at the state Capitol this year.
Arizona Commerce Authority transparency criticized by PIRG
The Arizona Public Interest Research Group yesterday released a report critiquing the Arizona Commerce Authority’s transparency practices, calling on the agency to make more information about subsidy programs available online and to fight for legislative change in areas where the ACA is prohibited by law from disclosing information.
Russell Pearce, Joe Arpaio fundraising effort under fire from immigration activists
Two of Arizona's most prominent advocates for tougher border enforcement are seeking financial contributions to counter potential legislation that would prevent states and cities from enforcing immigration laws.
US judges chide colleagues over execution concerns
Some federal judges say their colleagues should take notice of the suffering of crime victims, not just the possibility that an inmate being executed may feel pain.
John McCain endorses Kirk Adams as ‘new generation’ of leader
Congressional candidate Kirk Adams now has the support of both Arizona senators, as the state’s senior senator today announced that he would be endorsing Adams in his 5th Congressional district run.
Ken Bennett brings ‘birther’ debate to Arizona, says Obama may not be on ballot
Though the state doesn’t have a law requiring presidential candidates prove their citizenship, Arizona’s top elections official says he may not put President Barack Obama’s name on the Arizona ballot if Hawaii officials don’t confirm that the president was born in that state.
Democratic congressional candidates denied voter list by own party
Two Democratic candidates in a southern Arizona congressional race are being denied access to a voter list by their own party.
