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Debbie Lesko and Steve Montenegro, both former state senators, are the frontrunners in the special election for Arizona's 8th Congressional District.
Feb 16, 2018

Lesko, Montenegro take spending lead in CD8 GOP primary

While a dozen Republicans are on the ballot for the special election primary in Arizona’s 8th Congressional District, campaign spending shows the field of viable candidates is far less crowded.

Oct 30, 2015

New FCC policy will make it cheaper for prisoners to call their families

Recidivism programs in the Department of Corrections are expected to take a financial hit from the Federal Communication Commission’s decision Oct. 22 to cap rates for in-state telephone calls for prisoners.

Mar 16, 2015

FCC v. ADOC: Battle over price cap on prison phone calls’ link to recidivism

The federal government wants to regulate in-state prisoner phone calls as a way to keep families in touch with their incarcerated loved ones. The Arizona Department of Corrections is fighting the Federal Communications Commission’s proposed regulation for the sake of maintaining schooling and other services for prisoners.

Feb 28, 2012

Senate fails bills on teacher conduct

The Arizona Senate has failed to pass three bills barring educators from partisan instruction, using unapproved course materials or using language in the classroom that violates Federal Communication Commission standards.

Feb 28, 2012

Arizona bills on teacher conduct advance in Senate

Arizona teachers may find themselves under greater scrutiny if the Legislature continues to advance bills barring educators from partisan instruction, using unapproved course materials or using language in the classroom that violates Federal Communication Commission standards.

Feb 15, 2012

No cussing in class for teachers, lawmaker says

A teacher's role may be to expand a student's vocabulary, but one Arizona lawmaker wants to make sure that doesn't include four-letter words.

Jan 27, 2012

Stop the congressional insider trading, now!

With Congress’ approval ratings in single digits, many are asking why I want to return to Washington. It is, after all, one of the most unpopular jobs in America. The fact is, Congress has rightfully earned its unpopular reputation. But instead of ignoring it, I am running to do something about it.

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