Ducey part of GOP establishment pushing to block Trump’s ally Lake
Gov. Doug Ducey has already helped block one of former President Trump's allies from winning the Republican nomination for governor in a crucial battleground state. Now he's hoping for a repeat in his own backyard.
Trump postpones Arizona rally following ex-wife’s death
President Donald Trump is postponing a rally scheduled for Saturday in Prescott Valley following the death of his first wife.
Primary could test strength of GOP factions
Gov. Doug Ducey's endorsement of Beau Lane, an experienced advertising executive who's running for secretary of state, illustrates a choice that Republican voters are faced with in several primary races this year, between a Trump-endorsed candidate and a more traditional conservative.
Governor vetoes transportation tax extension, draws criticism
Gov. Doug Ducey killed a huge tax extension on Wednesday that many Republicans have been pushing for months, angering politicians and lobbyists across the state.
Salmon drops out of GOP governor’s primary
Former congressman Matt Salmon is out of the race for the governor’s office, leaving onetime Fox 10 anchor Kari Lake and prominent developer Karrin Taylor Robson to fight for the GOP nomination in primary elections set for Aug. 2.
GOP candidate sues Republican Party, chairwoman
Longshot Republican gubernatorial candidate Scott Neely is suing the Republican Party of Arizona, Chairwoman Kelli Ward and unnamed party officials, alleging he was unlawfully excluded from party debates and events.
Lawmakers support revamping water agency amid drought
Lawmakers appear eager to deliver something that resembles Gov. Doug Ducey’s vision to spend $1 billion on water projects but they are rejecting his proposal for a new agency.
Lake gets heat from former friend and drag queen
Longtime Phoenix drag queen Richard Stevens, who performs as Barbra Seville, is dragging his former friend and Republican gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake for being a "complete hypocrite.”
Lawmakers need to use budget surplus to fix housing, education crises
Our legislators cannot squander this opportunity to use the budget surplus to address the crises plaguing the state, transforming Arizona for the better now and in the future. It is their duty as public servants.
Ducey gets COVID-19, won’t visit Arizona border with Pence
Gov. Doug Ducey has tested positive for Covid and won’t attend a planned political event Monday with former Vice President Mike Pence, his spokesman said.
Ducey again says no to Senate, tells McConnell and donors
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey has notified Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell that he will not enter his state’s high-profile Senate contest, a disappointing development for establishment Republicans who saw Ducey... […]
Why is GOP bucking Arizonans’ abortion wishes?
The freedom to decide if, when, and how to start or grow a family is fundamental to Arizonans. No matter your personal beliefs, most folks here believe that everyone should... […]