AG weighs in on governor’s emergency powers
Arizona lawmakers could take it upon themselves to end a governor’s emergency declaration with a concurrent resolution, which doesn’t require the governor’s signature, but the governor could issue another emergency declaration immediately after termination, says Attorney General Mark Brnovich.
Court expansion brings more cases, less efficiency
Arizona Supreme Court Chief Justice Robert Brutinel said the addition of two more justices has made the court less efficient. Brutinel’s assessment contradicts Gov. Doug Ducey’s justification in 2016 for... […]
Senate calls it quits, leaves House to decide what’s next
The Senate notified the House early Friday afternoon that it had ended its legislative work, ending the session and killing hundreds of bills. The lower chamber has yet to accede to the request, leaving senators in an indefinite recess.
APS discloses settlements in previous deaths of disconnected customers
The state's largest electric utility acknowledged Wednesday that it settled claims with the survivors of two other customers who were found dead in their homes, not counting last year's death of 72-year-old Sun City West resident Sandra Pullman.
Son of Arizona governor cited for use of fake ID
A son of Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey is scheduled to appear in court after being arrested on suspicion of using a fake ID to get into a bar.
Democratic SOS spurs talk of change in line of succession
The election of a Democrat as Arizona’s next secretary of state has renewed some Republicans’ interest in the line of succession.
Hobbs not inclined to play governor when Ducey’s away
When Doug Ducey crosses state lines, it will be “Governor Katie Hobbs” to you.
AP: Steve Gaynor Arizona’s next Secretary of State
Political newcomer Steve Gaynor rose to the top, and fast.
Sanders stumps for Garcia to rally young voters
As he lags in the polls, Democratic gubernatorial candidate David Garcia brought in progressive powerhouse Sen. Bernie Sanders to fire up young voters at rallies in Tucson and Tempe on Tuesday.
Major takeaways from last night’s primary elections
In case you missed our coverage of last night’s primary elections, here are the major takeaways.
David Garcia clinches Democratic gubernatorial nomination
Long hyped as the frontrunner in the Democratic gubernatorial primary, David Garcia cruised to victory Tuesday, earning the chance to take on Gov. Doug Ducey this fall.
Doug Ducey easily defeats Bennett, wins GOP nomination
Gov. Doug Ducey easily brushed off an intraparty challenge from former Secretary of State Ken Bennett Tuesday.