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Not really a cop: Glendale lawmaker incorrectly claims to be a police officer
On March 10, Republican lawmaker Anthony Kern said in a Republican caucus meeting that he recommended passage of SB1445 “as a certified peace officer.”
GOP lawmakers: Use school funding judgment to fund all-day kindergarten
If two state lawmakers get their way, every school district and charter school will offer all-day kindergarten by tapping into some of the hundreds of millions of dollars a judge has said they are owed because state lawmakers failed to increase funding under a voter-approved law.
Hands off my party!
Some activists and local GOP leaders are decrying S Allen’s S1309 (party organization; precinct committeemen; meetings), which some see as an attempt to rein in the rampant use of proxies at Republican intraparty elections, as unnecessarily overreaching.
GOP excited, Dems deflated by speech
Ducey’s speech was well-received by GOP lawmakers. There weren’t any surprises, but Republicans were optimistic about the tone and direction he set for his administration. “Obviously, he’s outlining a vision, and next week we’ll hear more specifics.
Not open for debate — GOP Corp Comm candidates skip forums
Republican candidates for the Arizona Corporation Commission appear to have embraced the strategy of avoiding debates, skipping at least four forums since the start of the general election campaign.
Kiehne concedes: Tobin wins primary in CD1
Arizona House Speaker Andy Tobin will be the Republican nominee to take on U.S. Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick in Arizona’s 1st Congressional District, as Republican Gary Kiehne, who was trailing Tobin by 324 votes with thousands of ballots left to count, conceded the race this afternoon.
Bolick, Brophy McGee prevail in LD28
In the two-way race for the Republican nomination for the second House seat in central Phoenix’s Legislative District 28, stalwart conservative Shawnna Bolick has beat out the more moderate Mary Hamway by 390 votes with all ballots counted in the district.
Brnovich defeat of Horne buoys GOP hopes in AG race against Rotellini
The hotly anticipated rematch between Tom Horne and Felecia Rotellini will not come to pass. Instead, Rotellini will take on former Arizona Department of Gaming Director Mark Brnovich in the attorney general’s race.
Rep. Carl Seel loses LD20 GOP primary
Republican Rep. Carl Seel lost the Legislative District 20 House primary, having been edged out by his seatmate, Rep. Paul Boyer, and political newcomer Anthony Kern.
Political newcomer DeWit wins treasurer’s race
Political newcomer Jeff DeWit has secured the Republican primary for state treasurer.
Brnovich ousts embattled Horne in GOP primary
Tom Horne has a reputation as a political survivor, but two years of scandals and allegations for too much for even him to withstand as GOP primary challenger Mark Brnovich handed him an historic upset in the Republican primary for attorney general.
Fewer moderates in 2015? Primary election will determine balance of Senate
For all the promises of the survival of Republican lawmakers who voted for Medicaid expansion, the few remaining in the Senate could find their ranks diminished at the conclusion of the primary election.
