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Police involved over dispute between senators
Sen. David Farnsworth this week accused Sen. Kate Brophy McGee of making a veiled threat on his life, prompting detectives from the state’s counter-terrorism task force to show up at her Senate office.
Ties run deep, many between APS and Republican candidates for utility regulator
With three seats open and five Republicans already filed to run who have ties to Arizona Public Service, the Arizona Corporation Commission is shaping up for a big election in... […]
Senate stalls on budget again
Instead, Fann, R-Prescott, emerged from her office shortly before 6 p.m. Saturday to end the day and apologize to a group of red-shirted teachers, many of whom had spent their first day of summer vacation watching a mostly-empty Senate floor.
Political threat flies over Senate vote on HOA rec center bill
A Mesa Republican senator accused a GOP Sun City colleague Wednesday of making political threats to force him to vote for legislation.
State senator: Swamp creatures in ties and suits roam Capitol
It's not exactly life imitating art.
Early voting change short on votes
While the Arizona Senate took another step towards banning voters from dropping off their mail-in ballots at polls, the measure is effectively dead due to opposition from two Republicans.
Sen. David Farnsworth easily holds off challenger in LD16 Republican primary
Early polling results show Sen. David Farnsworth easily holding off a challenge from San Tan Valley Republican Michael Hernandez for re-election to the state Senate.
Dispute over San Tan incorporation invites candidate to run
Michael Hernandez supports the incorporation of San Tan Valley, and Sen. David Farnsworth, a Mesa Republican, wasn’t willing to sponsor legislation to aid that goal.
Realtors submit signatures for measure to remove sales tax for services
A group of real estate agents formally launched their bid Tuesday to remove flexibility from state lawmakers on what should be taxed.
AZ lawmakers ponder online sales tax in wake of ruling
Key state lawmakers want to take advantage of a new U.S. Supreme Court ruling which lets states collect online sales taxes.
Power plant closure hurts tribes that offered land, energy
Reliable power, affordable water and good jobs are essential elements of Arizona’s productive economy. Without these fundamentals, not much else matters.
Effort on to repeal or replace voucher expansion law
Any attempt to undermine a November referendum on a controversial law to expand Arizona’s school voucher program is dead on arrival in the Senate.
