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Dec 7, 2018

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.

Secretary of State-elect Katie Hobbs (Photo by Katie Campbell/Arizona Capitol Times)
Dec 7, 2018

Hobbs not inclined to play governor when Ducey’s away

When Doug Ducey crosses state lines, it will be “Governor Katie Hobbs” to you.

Rep. David Stringer, R-Prescott, answers questions Wednesday about his comments which were interpreted by some as racist. Stringer said he was not a racist but simply was detailing his views on the effects of rapid immigration on the country. With him is the Rev. Jarrett Maupin who agreed to let Stringer explain his comments to leaders of the African-American community in Phoenix. PHOTO BY HOWARD FISCHER/CAPITOL MEDIA SERVICES
Dec 7, 2018

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.

Dec 6, 2018

VW fraud nets Arizona school districts new

Fifty four Arizona school districts are getting new school buses at no cost to taxpayers.

Dec 5, 2018

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.

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey, R, speaks to supporters, Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018, at an election night party in Scottsdale, Ariz. Incumbent Ducey defeated democratic challenger David Garcia for his second term. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Dec 4, 2018

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.

Dec 3, 2018

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.

Dec 3, 2018

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.

Dec 3, 2018

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.

Nov 30, 2018

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.

The Hoover Dam and Lake Mead
Nov 30, 2018

$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.

Nov 30, 2018

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.

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