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Apr 12, 2017

Husband of Democratic minority leader arrested for allegedly assaulting her

Phoenix police arrested the husband of Democratic Minority Leader Rebecca Rios last night following a fight with the legislator, according to a TV news outlet.

Sep 29, 2015

Democrats offer plan to raise $4 billion for education

In response to education funding plans proposed by the governor and legislative Republicans, Democrats today released their own school funding plan, boasting that their proposal would raise nearly $4 billion dollars over 10 years without increasing taxes.

Nov 1, 2013

Speeding trucks and a flying SUV: Farley survived fatal crash on I-10

Barely an hour before the crash Tuesday afternoon, Sen. Steve Farley, D-Tucson, participated in a contentious and successful attempt to overthrow a Democratic leader. But sitting still in the middle of a freeway on his way back to Tucson, with his hands behind the wheel and with zero visibility, Farley thought how inconsequential the morning’s political drama had been against the tragedy that un[...]

In this Oct. 12, 2011 file photo, Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., left, and Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y. wait to speak at a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington. Senators writing a comprehensive immigration bill are likely to abandon plans to institute a national ID for all workers. It proved too costly, a key senator says. Instead they are looking at expanding a little-used and error-prone program that lets employers verify the immigration status of workers through Social Security numbers. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)
Mar 15, 2013

Business, labor still at odds on temporary workers

The Chamber of Commerce's lead immigration negotiator said Friday he's hoping for a deal soon with the AFL-CIO on a new temporary worker program, but the sides are still apart on important details.

Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer delivers her 2013 State of the State address. (Photo by Ryan Cook/RJ Cook Photography)
Jan 18, 2013

Dems ready to work with Brewer on Medicaid expansion, but express caution

Gov. Jan Brewer’s bombshell on Medicaid expansion in her State of the State speech Jan. 14 led many Democratic lawmakers to give her proposal a standing ovation for the first time in her four years at the dais.

Leah Landrum Taylor brings passion to job as Senate leader
Nov 19, 2012

Leah Landrum Taylor brings passion to job as Senate leader

The incoming Senate minority leader, who is the first African-American woman to lead the Democratic caucus, is a pragmatist who is comfortable reaching across the aisle and is more inclined to resolve issues than pour gasoline on them.

Nov 8, 2012

Landrum Taylor selected as Senate Democratic leader; Lopez, Tovar also win minority posts

Democrats today selected their next set of Senate leaders, following a largely successful campaign to increase their number in the state Legislature and amid hopes for bipartisan cooperation.

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