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State breaks ground on centennial project
The state officially broke ground on a project to transform Washington Street into “Centennial Way” just in time for Arizona to celebrate the 100th anniversary of its entry into the union.
Financial disclosure forms now available on Secretary of State’s website
Arizonans won’t have to wait until the next scandal to see their elected officials’ financial disclosure forms.
Bennett ‘offended’ he had to change residence
Bennett may be widely viewed as a rural guy, but his prospective gubernatorial campaign is more likely to be steered from Gilbert than Prescott. In order to comply with the state Constitution after he was appointed secretary of state in 2009, Bennett officially became a resident of Maricopa County.
Bennett files exploratory committee for governor
It may be nearly 40 months away, but the Republican primary contest for governor in 2014 has officially begun. On Wednesday, Secretary of State Ken Bennett formally filed the paperwork to create an exploratory committee for governor.
Ruling on law requiring proof of citizenship at polls to be reconsidered by 9th Circuit
A federal appeals court will reconsider a ruling that struck down an Arizona law requiring people registering to vote to prove their citizenship.
Pearce amends disclosure reports, repays Fiesta Bowl for tickets
Senate President Russell Pearce amended several years’ worth of financial disclosure reports to include Fiesta Bowl-sponsored trips, and repaid the bowl for several tickets.
Bennett, Horne may push lobbying law changes
Two of Arizona's top-ranking elected officials may take a stab at reforming Arizona's lobbying laws.
Ken Bennett to amend disclosure reports to account for free Fiesta Bowl trips
Arizona Secretary of State Ken Bennett says he plans to file amended personal disclosure statements to add free trips he accepted from the Fiesta Bowl and other groups while a state legislator.
Take steps to ensure health care wishes are followed
Hoping for the best but preparing for the worst is a somewhat cynical English proverb. But it can also serve to remind us that we should take steps to ensure our quality of life and provide a clear understanding of our wishes for ourselves during traumatic events.
Four IRC members meet, delay choosing chairman
The four newly sworn-in members of the Independent Redistricting Commission met for the first time on Feb. 24, then stalled in choosing a chairman from a slate of five independents.
Voting may get more efficient, but farther from home
Arizona is taking a first step into a money-saving way to run elections, but a representative of a politically powerful seniors organization is cautioning that the change may confuse, and thus disenfranchise, some voters.
Voting centers bill clears House Judiciary Committee
The House Judiciary Committee on Feb. 3 unanimously passed a measure that will allow Arizona counties to join a growing election trend: creating voting centers.
