Indicted lobbyist takes leave of absence to focus on criminal defense
Lobbyist Jim Norton is stepping down from Axiom Public Affairs to fully focus on his defense against an indictment for fraud, bribery and other charges.
Ex-Corporation Commissioner Gary Pierce, lobbyist Jim Norton indicted
Former Arizona Corporation Commission chairman Gary Pierce was indicted in federal court this week on felony conspiracy, bribery, mail fraud and five counts of wire fraud following an investigation into his relationship with Johnson Utilities owner George Johnson.
New firm Axiom Public Affairs features big names at Capitol
A trio of big names announced a new lobbying and consulting firm that’s poised to make a big splash at the Capitol and the world of Arizona politics.
Capitol Spotlight: Familiar faces prove prescient predictors
In the days leading up to this year’s primary, we asked our readers to give us predictions about how contested races would turn out. The results have been tabulated and former Arizona House Speaker Kirk Adams came in first, all alone with 34 of