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Antenori chosen to replace Paton
The Pima County Board of Supervisors has filled one open seat in the Legislature only to create another one. Supervisors appointed Frank Antenori on March 2 to replace Jonathan Paton,... […]
Senate tackles Clean Elections during busy floor session
From gutting Clean Elections to creating a lieutenant governor, Arizona senators made a big push March 1 to complete work on bills that had yet to be transmitted to the House.
GOP considers potential Paton replacements
TUCSON - Republican officials are looking for candidates to replace former District 30 Sen. Jonathan Paton who resigned from office Feb. 22. Paton is running against incumbent Democratic U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords.
“Question time” passes first test
A Senate panel has approved legislation to adopt a British tradition of having the head of government take questions from lawmakers on a regular basis.
Paton steps down after seeing bills through committee
Sen. Jonathan Paton said today will be his last in the Arizona Senate. "It has been a privilege serving with you," Paton said.
Changes to lawmaker-replacement process shot down
An effort to give rural areas more control over filling vacancies in the Arizona Legislature was stymied by a House panel after lawmakers raised concerns that it would create more problems than it would solve.
Legislature losing budget savvy
Resignations of veteran legislators in order to run for Congress will mean losing institutional knowledge, particularly of the budget process, at a time when that acumen is most needed.
Burns plugging holes as senators resign to run for Congress
Faced with the resignations of Jim Waring and Jonathan Paton, Senate President Bob Burns may have to appoint freshmen committee chairs or pick from the veteran lawmakers who are on his naughty list. Burns has other options as well, but none of them are ideal.
Waring says he’ll resign today
Sen. Jim Waring, a Phoenix Republican who is running for U.S. Rep. John Shadegg’s seat, said he will turn in his resignation letter today. Waring said he wanted to make sure that his bills — among other things — are taken care of before he steps down.
Supporters see momentum this year to create lieutenant governor’s post
The secretary of state has ascended to the Arizona governor's office four times in recent decades. Twice, including last year, that's meant a governor from a different political party.
Lawmakers try again with anti-polygamy legislation
A loophole in Arizona's law against incest handcuffs officials wanting to crack down on polygamists who marry relatives under age 18, according to two state lawmakers.
Senate panel approves 3 weapons bills, holds two others
A handful of bills aimed at easing restrictions on weapons were approved by a Senate committee on Jan. 25. One of the bills, S1021, would justify deadly force if a... […]
