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Jan 3, 2019

Arizona Chamber seeks to lower tuition for ‘Dreamers’

The head of a major business organization is looking for legal ways to make education more affordable for "dreamers'' who attend state universities and community colleges in Arizona.

Dec 31, 2018

Freshman year in Congress a whirlwind

Serving the people of CD8 is an honor and a privilege, and I am blessed to have the opportunity. I’m looking forward to two more years of working hard for our district, state, and nation. Thank you for your support, and may God continue to bless you and your family.

Nov 28, 2018

Ex-Rep. Ed Pastor, Arizona’s 1st Hispanic congressman, dies

Former U.S. Rep. Ed Pastor, Arizona's first Hispanic congressman, has died at age 75.

Greg Stanton, a former member of the Phoenix City Council, celebrates as election returns come in. (Cronkite News Service Photo by Joanne Ingram)
Nov 16, 2018

Kirkpatrick, Stanton join freshmen in strong Democratic House class

Arizona’s two newest members of Congress joined more than 80 other newly elected House members for freshmen orientation November 13, as Democrats prepare to seize control of the lower chamber for the first time in eight years.

Nov 12, 2018

Candidates can’t count on recount in close races

Any losing candidate in the general election who is counting on an automatic recount needs to come close to winning. Really close.

Nov 7, 2018

High Court: Age discrimination law applies to small government agencies

Two former Mount Lemmon firefighters have won the right to sue the tiny department for age discrimination.

Oct 29, 2018

U.S. Supreme Court seeks views of federal government in Arizona border shooting

The nation's high court wants the views of the Trump administration on whether a Border Patrol agent can be held liable for shooting and killing a teen through the border fence in Nogales.

Oct 29, 2018

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.

President Donald Trump talks to a pilot in the cockpit of an F-35 aircraft during a Defense Capability Tour at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., Friday, Oct. 19, 2018. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Oct 19, 2018

Trump in AZ rally urges Republicans to ‘cast second greatest vote ever’ for McSally

The Arizona GOP enlisted the party’s campaigner-in-chief at a Friday rally in Mesa to boost Republican enthusiasm for U.S. Senate candidate Martha McSally and down-ballot Republicans ahead of the congressional midterm election.

Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich (Photo by Katie Campbell/Arizona Capitol Times)
Sep 17, 2018

Brnovich to investigate cell phone tracking

Saying consumer privacy is being invaded, state Attorney General Mark Brnovich has launched an inquiry into whether a major tech firm is violating the rights of Arizona residents by tracking their movements and activities through their cell phones -- even after the users think they've told the company to stop.

Jun 21, 2018

Court says Wendy Rogers may run for Congress

Wendy Rogers can run for Congress in the Republican primary despite an error on her nominating petitions, Maricopa County Superior Court Judge James Smith ruled Thursday.

Jun 1, 2018

Campaign season officially kicks off – let the games begin

May 30 marked the deadline for candidates to submit petitions to run for legislative, statewide and congressional offices. Unlike in previous election cycles, few legislative races are uncontested.

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