Leadership styles, eras mark differences in outcomes of immigration measures
The differences in their leadership styles and the eras in which they have governed made for the divergent destinies of Gov. Jan Brewer's SB1070 and Gov. Doug Ducey’s effort to put the state’s ban on sanctuary cities in the state Constitution.
Attorney General says Phoenix wrong over Sky Harbor fee hike
The Arizona Attorney General’s Office punted on a lawmaker’s complaint into the City of Phoenix’s imposition of higher rideshare fees at Sky Harbor to the Arizona Supreme Court.
Phoenix responds to AG’s rideshare probe: Fee is legal
The city of Phoenix filed its official response to Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich’s investigation into whether a recent hike of rideshare fees at Sky Harbor International Airport violates the state Constitution.
Arizona likely to gain seat in Congress in 2020
An analysis of the latest Census numbers by Election Data Services shows Arizona is virtually certain to gain a congressional seat after the 2020 census.
Legislators aim to reassert authority with early budget
Republican leaders in the Arizona House and Senate are moving ahead with plans to draft their own budget proposal by the end of the year, reasserting legislative authority they say they lost during recent years.
Arizona GOP fundraising drops significantly under Ward
The Arizona Democratic Party is out raising the state GOP by a lot.
Republicans paint Democrat Hoffman as state’s political fiend
The 2018 election gave Arizona Democrats their biggest wins in a decade, with three statewide victories and narrower margins in the state House.
Future of dull historical naming board about to become political
What’s in a name? If you sit on the State Board on Geographic and Historic Names, a lot of research, socio-geographical considerations and, now and then, a bit of drama – one might even say a bit of Shakespearean drama.
Sentiment towards APS could affect various political races
The outcome of several key races on next week's ballot could turn on how Arizonans feel about their utility company -- especially if it’s Arizona Public Service.
Water wars an issue in Arizona’s Senate race
One of the country’s hottest U.S. Senate races could turn on how to quench the state’s thirst — that is, if any of the candidates manage to come up with a coherent plan.
Elections chief candidates unknown across the state
Steve Gaynor and Katie Hobbs have one thing in common: They’re relative unknowns across the state as they make their bids to be Arizona’s next secretary of state
Democrats surge in voter registration, still trail significantly
It may not be the signs of a "blue wave.'' But a new report from the Secretary of State's Office suggests that Arizona Democrats appear to be more energized this year than Republicans