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DeConcini & Goddard Democratic families rose to political heights
Two generations of two high-profile Arizona Democratic families — the DeConcinis and the Goddards — landed influential state and federal positions dating back to the mid-20th century.
Don Cardon, Arizona’s million-dollar man
The CEO of the fledgling Arizona Commerce Authority will collect a base salary that will nearly double his pay compared to when he was the director of the now-defunct Arizona Department of Commerce.
The salary package, approved today by the Arizona Commerce Authority board of directors, came over the objections of House Speaker Andy Tobin and Senate President Russell Pearce.
Giffords walking without cane, writing left-handed
A spokesman for Rep. Gabrielle Giffords says the Arizona congresswoman has been walking on her own for some time.
Seven candidates vying to become next Phoenix mayor
Three people with Phoenix City Council experience are among seven candidates vying to become the new mayor of the nation's sixth-largest city.
Bungled Fast and Furious operation claims Burke, ATF chief
The acting director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the U.S. attorney in Arizona resigned today amid investigations into a flawed law enforcement operation aimed at major gun-trafficking networks on the Southwest border.
US Attorney for Arizona Dennis Burke resigns amid Fast and Furious scandal
U.S. Attorney for Arizona Dennis Burke resigned today with praise from Washington D.C. and no mention of Operation Fast and Furious, the disastrous and deadly gunrunning scandal that has plagued his office for months.
Burke’s resignation letter was vague in his reasoning to step down and so was his final message to his staff.
Antenori blows off Olbermann snub
Antenori last week caught the attention of liberal commentator Keith Olbermann, who ridiculed comments the senator made to The Hill about why he was exploring a run against Giffords.
Report: Arizona independents growing in voters but not unified
Arizona’s independent voters have eclipsed Democrats in number and are rapidly gaining on Republicans, but those expecting this group to wield political influence are likely to be disappointed, a nonpartisan research group contends.
AHCCCS freeze: Putting a face on the insurance dilemma
Jacqueline Duhame, 45, noticed a large lump in her breast in April 2009. Doctors diagnosed it as an aggressive form of cancer that needed to be removed immediately before it spread to her lymph nodes.
Lewis has right priorities for Arizona
People may wonder why a politically conservative, LDS member of the Sons of the American Revolution would support a challenger to Sen. Russell Pearce in the recall election on Nov. 8, 2011.
It is a fair question.
Illegal immigrants voting? Not according to election officials
The 2012 election cycle is underway and familiar allegations that illegal immigrants are registering to vote or casting ballots are already cropping up again, but election officials from across Arizona say the oft-made claims are little more than urban legend.
Mesa: Another Pearce challenger ordered to remove signs
Olivia Cortes, one of the challengers in the recall election targeting Senate President Russell Pearce, has been told by Mesa officials to take down her campaign signs.
The city sent Cortes a letter last week telling the candidate she had until 5 p.m. Monday to remove her campaign signs. The city will begin taking them down today if they're still standing.
