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election 2016

Aug 19, 2016

For McSally, the cash keeps rolling in

McSally once more dominated the fundraising circuit for the pre-primary period, raising nearly half a million dollars.

Aug 19, 2016

McCain leads by double digits in new poll, but support is lackluster

With the primary election just a few days away, another poll shows U.S. Sen. John McCain cruising to victory in the Republican primary.

Aug 16, 2016

Minimum wage measure faces new obstacle

A bid to get a public vote to hike the state’s minimum wage is now facing a new hurdle.

Aug 16, 2016

Judge, your move

Late yesterday afternoon, supporters of the initiative to raise the minimum wage submitted their closing arguments in writing in the challenge brought by the Arizona Restaurant Assn that aims to toss the initiative from the ballot.

Aug 15, 2016

Pro-Ward super PAC plans seven-figure ad campaign

A super PAC supporting Kelli Ward plans to spend about $1.2 million during the last two weeks of the primary election season to aid her quest to unseat U.S. Sen. John McCain.

Aug 12, 2016

Lawyer for marijuana initiative tells judge she can’t block it

An attorney for the group seeking to legalize recreational use of marijuana told a judge Friday she can't keep the measure off the ballot even if she believes it is confusing or fraudulent.

Aug 11, 2016

Commissioners vote down Burns’ investigation into outside influences

Calling it a "fishing expedition,'' three state utility regulators late Thursday quashed a bid by a fourth for an outside look into whether the panel has been or can be subject to improper outside influences.

Aug 10, 2016

Marijuana initiative has enough signatures, but challenges remain

A bid to let adults buy and use marijuana for recreation has enough signatures to qualify for the ballot. But, in the end, that may not be enough.

Aug 10, 2016

Or as Trump calls them: losers

This week, the hotly contested CD5 primary featured Biggs and Jones releasing dueling endorsements from Republican-governors-turned-presidential-candidates.

Aug 10, 2016

Court battle to begin over validity of signature gatherers

The fate of whether voters get to decide two ballot measures dealing with wages could depend on who shows up in court.

Aug 9, 2016

Clinton cash is coming to Arizona

The Washington Post reported today that representatives of Clinton’s campaign called Dem leaders in Arizona and Georgia yesterday to let them know that the campaign is expanding its outreach into the two states.

Aug 9, 2016

Lawmaker’s daughter seeks to oust stepmother from Senate

The Democratic primary for a southwest Phoenix district’s seat in the state Senate is a family affair. The challenger is a hungry newcomer looking to strip the title of senator from the defending incumbent: her stepmother.

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