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Musical comedy about John McCain, Trump to open
For most people, off-Broadway musicals and political campaigns don’t have much in common. But for three Arizona politicos-turned-theater-producers who created a musical about Sen. John McCain, the two are actually pretty similar.
Shah pursuing Schweikert’s seat in Congress
A Democratic state legislator is running for Congress and aiming to challenge U.S. Rep. David Schweikert, R-Ariz., who represents the district that had one of the state’s tightest races in the 2022 election.
Court backs schools over social media posts
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit unanimously ruled school districts reserve the right to discipline and expel students for content posted on social media, so long as the post creates a substantial disruption in schooling and collides with the rights of other students.
Former AG Grant Woods dies at 67
Former Republican Attorney General Grant Woods who left the party to become a Democrat died Saturday.
Judge takes flak for decision against school tax measure
Backers of a measure to tax the rich for public education called Judge Christopher Coury’s decision to strike it from the ballot “politically motivated” and are calling for his removal in November’s retention election.
County investigators find no evidence Petersen neglected duties
Investigators tasked by Maricopa County Officials to investigate Maricopa County Assessor Paul Petersen found no evidence he “neglected” his duties.
Former AG Woods to lead probe of suspended assessor Peterson
Maricopa County Attorney Allister Adel has hired the attorney who botched an investigation into the Fiesta Bowl a decade ago to oversee a probe of County Assessor Paul Petersen.
Former Arizona AG Grant Woods says he won’t seek U.S. Senate seat
Woods announced his decision on the Bruce and Pamela show on KTAR News 92.3 Friday morning.
Jon Kyl to step down from U.S. Senate on Dec. 31, Ducey to choose replacement
Kyl, who never planned to serve beyond this congressional term, will step down from the appointed position, leaving Gov. Doug Ducey to appoint someone new to serve until 2020.
Gallego eyes U.S. Senate in 2020
Congressman Ruben Gallego is considering a run for the United States Senate in 2020, when a special election will be held for the final two years of the late Sen. John McCain’s term.
Former Republican AG Grant Woods considers run for U.S. Senate in 2020 as Democrat
John McCain's first congressional chief of staff and the former Republican state attorney general is weighing a bid to win his seat when it becomes available again in 2020 -- as a Democrat.
Friends remember the Maverick
The personal loss felt by many was apparent in every tribute delivered at North Phoenix Baptist Church on August 30, but Biden’s eulogy spoke to a grander loss for democracy - the loss of the civility and values that allowed a Democrat like Biden to befriend a Republican like McCain.
