Residency challenges hard to prove
Arizona law requires politicians to live in the districts they represent, but not much stands in the way of “carpetbagging” lawmakers who live outside their district.
With debate off the table, Lake launches ‘Ask Me Anything’ events
When Democratic gubernatorial candidate Katie Hobbs finally officially said earlier this month that she won’t debate her GOP opponent Kari Lake, Lake quickly accused Hobbs of cowardice. Republican gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake has used opponent Democrat Katie Hobbs' decision not to debate her as an opportunity to brand a series of campaign stops as an “Ask Me Anything” tour.
Parents of K-12 students need to be aware of dangerous school board candidates
For a majority of the million-plus K-12 children in Arizona, public education is the backbone for their future. It is a travesty that several groups are doing everything in their power to control the thought processes of the younger generation.
Drought in Western US heats up as a Senate campaign issue
In a midterm campaign season dominated by inflation, abortion and crime, there's another issue that is becoming more urgent in Western states: drought.
Once McCain’s party, Arizona GOP returns to far-right roots
The right-wing forces that John McCain marginalized within the Arizona GOP are now in full control, with profound implications for one of the nation's most closely matched battlegrounds.
Schumer sending $15M to Dems, Kelly gets $1M
In a show of support for keeping a Democratic Senate, Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is transferring $15 million from his campaign account to his party's candidates, incumbents and political committee for the fall election, including U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly.
Is it time to retire the political campaign pivot?
What is the best way to put “the pivot” behind us and elect leaders more closely aligned with the hopes and aspirations of the majority of Arizonans and who will provide pragmatic solutions to our most pressing priorities?
Support school overrides, bond initiatives to provide quality education
Public School Override and bond initiatives need your attention. A “yes” vote at the ballot box Nov. 8 is crucial.
Honor labor leaders, union members committed to justice
As we pay tribute to the worker on Labor Day, let us honor labor leaders and union members committed to social justice and equal economic opportunity for all people.
First Arizonan charged with violating state’s ‘ballot harvesting’ law could face jail
The first Arizonan ever charged with violating the state's "ballot harvesting'' law could end up behind bars because of a conspiracy movie and a bid by Attorney General Mark Brnovich to save his campaign for U.S. Senate, one of her lawyers is arguing.
Republicans push proposal for significant teacher raises
A group of Republican lawmakers and candidates for office signed onto an education proposal on Monday to raise teacher salaries permanently by $10,000 dollars in the next legislative session.
Navajo president selects political newcomer as VP candidate
Navajo President Jonathan Nez announced recently that he has selected a political newcomer who is a lawyer and Air Force veteran to be his running mate in the general election.