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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.
Arizona Senate race could impact confirmation of new justice
If Arizona Democrat Mark Kelly wins a seat in the U.S. Senate, he could take office as early as Nov. 30, shrinking the GOP's Senate majority at a crucial moment and complicating the path to confirmation for President Donald Trump's Supreme Court nominee.
Will voters escaping to Arizona turn us blue?
I've noticed a curious trend this summer in Phoenix. Moving trucks, dozens of them. Plenty of folks love to move here, but it is unusual to see this many when temperatures are regularly topping 110 degrees. I've also noticed far more cars than I typically do with California, Oregon and Washington license plates.
Some reform-minded Dems accept dark money
A handful of Arizona Democrats running to replace incumbent Republicans in swing districts have high-minded aspirations of expanding the state's Clean Elections program and limiting money in politics.
Kanye West won’t appear on Arizona ballot
Arizonans who like Kanye West won't be able to vote for him for president.
America’s democracy not in jeopardy
Is America's democracy -- the most successful political experiment in history -- hanging on by a thread? Many commentators think so.
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... […]
Rationalize your vote – go with someone who will get things done
In my opinion, and I think in the opinion of most rational voters, I like to see my vote being used effectively by effective politicians. We need our politicians to solve problems instead of arguing.
French smart, compassionate, deserves a look
Dear Editor, I’ve read in this paper that Republicans in Legislative District 6 are distraught over the primary victory of Wendy Rogers, their party’s candidate for State Senate. They say... […]
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.
Once a top priority, liability measure flounders
Republican lawmakers and business lobbyists who described protecting businesses from coronavirus-related lawsuits as their top legislative priority are waiting on Congress to act after months of being unable to reach a deal on a state-specific bill.
Powerless lawmakers meet with owners of closed businesses
Republican lawmakers who have been spinning their wheels since spring have turned to meeting with lobbyists and owners of shuttered industries to search for ways to help them reopen — but they’re still limited in what they can accomplish.
