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Politicians block constituents’ speech on social media
Some politicians block spam accounts on social media. Some block corporations or trolls. But some Arizona lawmakers block their constituents, something First Amendment experts say may be unconstitutional.
School choice bill for American Indians set for U.S. Senate debate
A U.S. Senate bill that would allow American Indian students in federal schools to use a state school choice program is set for committee debate Sept. 7.
Begay drops out of CD1 race
Republican Carlyle Begay has dropped out of the race for Arizona’s 1st Congressional District, ending the former Democrat’s unlikely campaign in the crowded Republican primary.
Senator’s wife hopes to keep Senate seat in the family
The wife of Sen. Carlyle Begay is running to fill the Arizona Senate seat he’s vacating to run for Congress. Candace Begody-Begay, 28, filed nominating petitions on Wednesday morning to run for the Senate in Legislative District 7.
Begay urges Senate panel to back bill giving Native students school choice
Arizona state Sen. Carlyle Begay, R-Ganado, told a U.S. Senate committee on April 6 that a bill to give Native American students school choice is the “true essence of self-determination and self-empowerment” that tribes are seeking.
Let’s play a game called spot the CD1 candidates
Begay has jumped into the CD1 race, ending months of speculation that first gained traction following his decision to switch parties in November of last year. In a statement today, Begay said he wants to continue “being a voice, that’s finally heard, advocating for our resilient, hard-working communities.”
Begay announces run for 1st Congressional District seat
Democrat-turned-Republican state Sen. Carlyle W. Begay has announced he is entering a crowded field for the GOP nomination for the open seat in Arizona's 1st Congressional District.
Year in Review: Fallout from Begay switch may come next November
Surprising no one, Sen. Carlyle Begay left the Democratic Party in 2015.
Analysis shows Begay voted far more often with Democrats
When state Sen. Carlyle Begay switched parties, joining Republicans after spending more than two years in office as a Democrat, Democrats were quick to say they weren’t losing much, as Begay often voted with Republicans, anyway.
Another blow for Democrats: State Sen. Carlyle Begay switches parties
Democratic Sen. Carlyle Begay is now a Republican. The Ganado lawmaker announced Monday morning his switch to the Republican Party, a move he said is an extension of his independent streak at the Arizona Capitol. But Democrats categorized the move as no surprise for a lawmaker who often bucked his party to vote in favor of Republican-led bills.
