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Bowers, Fann retain leadership posts; Dems choose Bolding, Rios
Legislative Republican and Democratic caucuses met separately this and last week to select leadership following a topsy-turvy election that saw statewide Democrats succeed but the party’s legislative candidates flounder under... […]
Blame falls on Fernandez for Dems not taking House
Several key races in the state House remain too close to call with the first batch of Election-Day ballots counted, though Democrats, as has been the trend for the last week, are leading in early votes.
Fann selects Republican Douglas York for IRC
Senate President Karen Fann has selected Douglas York, a Republican from Maricopa County, to serve on the Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission, the Senate GOP announced today.
Fernandez, rebuffed by judge, picks Shereen Lerner for IRC
House Minority Leader Charlene Fernandez this afternoon picked Democrat Shereen Lerner to serve on the Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission, a decision that came only a few hours after a Maricopa County Superior Court judge denied a request from Democratic legislative leadership for a temporary restraining order to halt the nomination process.
State asks court to dismiss redistricting lawsuit
A lawsuit filed by top Democratic legislative leaders challenging nominations for the Independent Redistrict Commission has no merit and should be thrown out, attorneys for the panel that crafted the nominations said Wednesday.
When, who picks IRC members a political pickle
The next steps of choosing members of the Independent Redistricting Commission may get tricky in the coming weeks as the field of 24 Republican, Democratic and independent candidates is nearly set.
Dems mull return of budget committees if they gain majority
No matter who leads the party next year, legislative Democrats are keen on reviving the subcommittee process when they draw up a budget.
Democratic lawmaker begins bid for House speaker ahead of election
A slate of Democrats has announced its bid for leadership of the state House of Representatives, solidifying long-swirling Capitol rumors about a challenge to current House Minority Leader Charlene Fernandez.
Republicans hope to change the tide in LD 4
Gerae Peten is used to working with her back to the wall. It’s a mindset she shares with many of her Democratic colleagues in the state Legislature. Years of subordination... […]
Toma, Kavanagh, Kern gunning for House majority leader
A trio of Republicans are jostling to lead the GOP House majority next year – should a GOP House majority still exist, that is.
Special session push exposes legislative discord
An outgoing House Republican’s effort to call the Legislature into a special session is driving a wedge in an already factional caucus.
Incumbents kill union ploy to shape Democratic caucus
When Democratic primary voters rebuked a series of challengers to progressive incumbents and their allies on August 4, they weighed in on the identity crisis of a long-suffering party finally approaching the precipice of success.
