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Arizona-Mexico work to improve rapport while nations collide
Gov. Doug Ducey sees Arizona’s position as a border state as a benefit, not a liability, and his perspective is largely informed by economic realities.
Dem leader says new Senate harassment policy doesn’t go far enough
A move by Senate leadership to update the chamber's harassment policy is provoking some criticism over what is not included.
Jodi Liggett
Jodi Liggett has taken on the challenging task of representing Planned Parenthood's interests in Arizona, but her experience in tackling poverty, domestic violence, homelessness, and women’s reproductive health and rights runs deep.
Dominoes fall: Phoenix mayor Stanton to run for Sinema’s seat
Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton will run for the Congressional seat now held by U.S. Rep. Kyrsten Sinema, he announced today.
Another Democrat jumps into race to challenge Sen. Flake
Businessman and former public school teacher Jim Moss of Globe announced Tuesday he would seek his party's nomination for the seat.
Stanton stands with mayors as Trump dumps Paris Accord
Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton signed onto a statement in response to President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw from the Paris Climate Accord, emphasizing his commitment to meeting the goals set in the international agreement through sustainability initiatives in Phoenix.
Deportation returns Arizona to the center of the national immigration debate
Still reeling from the aftershocks of Arizona’s 2010 anti-immigration law, local and national Democratic politicians are struggling to figure out what Trump’s deportation policy will mean to local communities.
Phoenix cited as model for voters in 25 states weighing $200B in transit projects
Phoenix was held up as a model for the nation during a conference call on November 2 by transit officials pushing for approval of about $200 billion in transit projects on local ballots across the country next week.
Stanton files committee to challenge Reagan in 2018
Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton filed paperwork to challenge Secretary of State Michele Reagan in 2018, an early decision spurred by the need to transfer money from his mayoral campaign committee before a new law bars him from doing so.
Stanton: Victory for Phoenix transit tax proposition shows ‘a belief in our future’
The first benefits of a transit tax increase that was winning approval from Phoenix voters will likely be increased service by Valley Metro’s Dial-a-Ride and more attention to potholes, supporters said Wednesday.
