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Republicans balk at Douglas in primary, teachers split
Republican leaders are abandoning state Superintendent of Public Instruction Diane Douglas in her re-election bid, favoring a former teacher they consider their best shot at keeping the office red.
Bennett lacks campaign funds, criticizes Ducey in Clean Elections forum
Ken Bennett, a Republican gubernatorial candidate, likened himself to Donald Trump and lashed out at Gov. Doug Ducey on education, taxes and the governor’s record in a televised question-and-answer session August 1 on Arizona PBS.
Ducey leads field in campaign funds raised, spent
Incumbent Gov. Doug Ducey continues to accumulate campaign funds in his bid for another four years in office.
Behind the Ballot: Spread thin
If donors are asked repeatedly to open their wallets for both the candidates and the causes they care most about, will the available dollars be spread too thin?
Gowan seeks political comeback in LD14 Senate GOP primary
Arizona’s Legislative District 14 Republican Senate primary pits scandal-plagued former House Speaker David Gowan against Rep. Drew John and an anti-establishment political newcomer.
Bad blood, ineffective legislating threaten Mosley in LD5 primary
A crowded Republican primary race in Legislative District 5 and friction among the candidates could pose a threat to Rep. Paul Mosley’s run for a second term in the House.
Candidate says no coordination with Worsley for LD25 senate seat
Mesa Republican Tyler Pace knew that Sen. Bob Worsley, R-Mesa, was considering retirement before he filed to run against the incumbent for the state Senate.
Dismissed lawsuit allows Bennett in GOP gubernatorial primary
Gov. Doug Ducey won't debate his Republican foe, with an aide calling Ken Bennett a "fringe'' candidate despite the fact he was elected secretary of state in 2010.
GOP infighting in LD28 gives Democrats hope of trifecta
The Arizona Republican Party would have you think there’s nothing wrong in Legislative District 28.
Wrap up with J.D. Mesnard
In his second year at the helm of the House and in his final year in the chamber, Speaker J.D. Mesnard, R-Chandler, navigated uncharted waters when he asked members to expel one of their own.
Budget calls for school districts to divvy up pay increase
The final version of the budget deal negotiated between GOP leaders and Gov. Doug Ducey puts $273 million into the $10.4 billion spending plan for the coming year specifically for teacher pay hikes.
GOP lawmakers support governor’s teacher pay raise
Legislative Republicans support Gov. Doug Ducey’s plan to give teachers a raise this fall, and further raises for the following two years. But they won’t so easily relinquish their own budget priorities to finance the governor’s proposal.
