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Both sides find something wanting in Biden’s student-debt relief plan
There are nearly 900,000 Arizonans who could benefit from the Biden administration’s plan for student debt forgiveness – and almost as many opinions about whether the plan is worthwhile.
Republicans cite Biden in campaigns, Dems don’t
President Joe Biden’s name is being invoked a lot this year on the Arizona campaign trail – by Republicans.
Stop the horse slaughter pipeline
Too many horses are victims of theft, fraud, and brutality at the hands of “kill buyers,” predatory individuals who make their profit off the suffering of horses who have been discarded, abandoned, abused, or who simply find themselves in the wrong place at the wrong time.
AZ lawmakers praise Trump strike on Syria, warn about not being consulted
Most Arizona lawmakers agree that Syria’s apparent use of chemical weapons against civilians called for quick action by the U.S., but some said President Donald Trump went about it the wrong way.
Park Service balks at requirement to plan ahead for future shutdowns
WASHINGTON – The National Park Service is not interested in coming up with plans to let states pay to keep parks open should another government shutdown occur, a service official testified Thursday to a House subcommittee.
Forget apps: In Congress, there’s a caucus for that, and Arizonans join up
WASHINGTON – Shipbuilding may not seem like a vital issue for arid, landlocked Arizona, but Rep. Trent Franks, R-Glendale, joined the Congressional Shipbuilding Caucus – along with 23 other caucuses and working groups.
Targeted Democrats continue stockpiling funds for congressional re-election bids
WASHINGTON – With a year until the next election, Democratic freshmen in three competitive Arizona congressional districts are continuing to stockpile cash for their re-election bids, according to the latest campaign finance reports.
Solidarity only goes so far – law prevents lawmakers from forfeiting pay
Some members of Arizona’s congressional delegation hoped to show solidarity with furloughed federal employees by cutting or suspending their pay during the government shutdown.
Democratic congressional candidates denied voter list by own party
Two Democratic candidates in a southern Arizona congressional race are being denied access to a voter list by their own party.
Out of the woodwork: Grijalva opposition continues
Babeu has asked voters to “send a new sheriff” to Congress, and today a member of another profession has rolled out another political analogy to challenge Grijalva. Likening the county to an ailing patient, District 3 Democrat Dr. J. Manny Arreguin announced he will challenge Grijalva, who now faces two primary opponents.
Grijalva won’t face rematch of 2010 campaign
The Republican who gave Democratic Rep. Raul Grijalva a run for his money in 2010 won't try to unseat him again this year.
Crowe kicks off primary campaign against Grijalva
Tucson defense contractor David Crowe formally kicked off his campaign against U.S. Rep. Raul Grijalva in Tucson on Wednesday.
