Democrats stand strong despite Republican gamesmanship
There was some shady business this legislative session. But the Democrats in the House and the Senate stood strong for our values, and our priorities and we made progress.
Governor’s Office hoping to round up Dem votes for ACA overhaul, housing projects
Whether Gov. Doug Ducey can get the Republican votes he needs to pass his proposed overhaul of the Arizona Commerce Authority seems beyond question. Getting the Democratic votes may be far trickier.
Democrats say they were shut out of campaign finance overhaul amendments
A debate over the merits of a campaign finance overhaul devolved into a spat between Senate Democrats and a top elections official.
Independents seek voice in Arizona presidential primary
A group of political independents is making a last-ditch effort to give them a voice in Arizona's presidential preference primary.
Dems target $1.3 million for legislative races
Dems target $1.3 million for legislative races
House takes first step toward district boundaries drawn entirely by Republicans
A House panel approved a change in the redistricting process that, if ratified by voters, could have the lines for future legislative and congressional elections drawn only by Republicans.
Rep. Matt Kopec: He’s the new kid on the block
As Democratic Rep. Matt Kopec was being sworn in as the newest member of the Arizona House of Representatives on Jan. 20, his fellow Tucson Democrats jokingly suggested that the 27-year-old had his entire life ahead of him, and shouldn’t throw it away as a Democrat in the Republican-controlled Arizona Legislature.
Arizona’s voter registration dips in last quarter of 2015
The number of people registered to vote in Arizona declined by 1 percent during the last three months of 2015.
Q&A with House Minority Leader Eric Meyer
After eight years fighting – usually unsuccessfully – against Republican-backed policies and budgets, House Minority Leader Eric Meyer is heading into his final year in the House hoping Democrats will fare better.
Q&A with Senate Minority Leader Katie Hobbs
Senate Minority Leader Katie Hobbs heads into the 2016 Legislative session at even more of a disadvantage than usual.
Republicans and Democrats win battle over voter registration spots
Republicans and Democrats are going to keep their preferred -- and exclusive -- spots on Arizona voter registration forms.
Dems call for new spending on schools, welfare
Arizona Legislative Democrats want to use the state’s surplus funds to reinvest in education, child safety, economic development, public safety and natural resources.