Democratic SOS spurs talk of change in line of succession
The election of a Democrat as Arizona’s next secretary of state has renewed some Republicans’ interest in the line of succession.
Hobbs not inclined to play governor when Ducey’s away
When Doug Ducey crosses state lines, it will be “Governor Katie Hobbs” to you.
2nd straight year of calls for a lawmaker’s ouster
For the second year in a row, the House hovers on the edge of moral turmoil and the potential ouster of a member.
VW fraud nets Arizona school districts new
Fifty four Arizona school districts are getting new school buses at no cost to taxpayers.
Court voids 2017 ‘dark money’ law
A judge has slapped down efforts by Gov. Doug Ducey and the Republican-controlled Legislature to create new exceptions to laws that require disclosure of campaign finance spending.
Watchdog group calls for investigation of $500,000 contribution to Ducey PAC
Citing campaign finance rules against shielding the real source of campaign contributions, the Campaign Legal Center says the Ducey Victory Fund Committee accepted a half million dollar contribution this election cycle from a shell corporation that was a front for an Arizona auto billionaire.
AG suggests measured words when making allegations of fraud in election
Attorney General Mark Brnovich warned Monday that people "need to be really careful when making serious allegations'' about election fraud or other issues or risk undermining democracy.
Blue county adopts merit selection, gives Ducey final say on judges
This election cycle, Coconino County became the first Arizona county to voluntarily switch to a merit selection system for choosing judges.
Top Ducey aides step into private practice at Phoenix firm
It wasn’t a case of jumping a sinking ship when two of Gov. Doug Ducey’s key aides decided to return to the private sector as the governor was gearing up for his re-election campaign.
Racially-charged comments lead to Stringer’s removal as criminal justice reform committee chairman
Rep. David Stringer on Friday was stripped of his chairmanship of the House Sentencing and Recidivism Reform Committee after again making inflammatory comments about race and immigration.
$100 million water deal will include $30 million from state, Ducey vows
Gov. Doug Ducey vowed Thursday to work with the state Legislature to allocate $30 million to water mitigation efforts so the state can sign onto a multi-state plan to stabilize water levels in Lake Mead, which could soon face a water shortage.
ADOT fee double forecasted amount, angers lawmakers
That balanced budget that Gov. Doug Ducey said wouldn't raise taxes is going to cost Arizona motorists an extra $32 a year for every car, truck and motorcycle they have.