The bribery trial of a former regulator, a utility owner and a lobbyist has tentacles that stretch to many others in Arizona’s political universe – some more than others.

The witness list for the bribery case against Gary and Sherry Pierce, Jim Norton and George Johnson is a who’s who of Arizona politics.

Name a prominent Arizona congressman, and Steve Voeller’s probably worked for him. After his most high-profile client, U.S. Sen. Jeff Flake, announced he won’t seek re-election in 2018, Voeller reflected on his time with Flake and his own experiences from working in the nation’s capital.

I am convinced that Governor Ducey’s proposed plan for higher education provides our best option for creating the future we all want to share.

While Matt Salmon is leaving Washington, he’s not leaving Washington behind. Once back in Arizona, he will draw on his congressional history to become Arizona State University’s new vice president for governmental affairs.

Christine Jones is clinging to a slim lead in the contentious GOP primary for Arizona’s 5th Congressional District, but she isn’t declaring victory yet nor is Senate President Andy Biggs conceding defeat.

Rep. Matt Salmon’s bill would allow terminally ill patients to try treatments that have successfully gone through the first phase of a clinical investigation, but haven’t been approved by the FDA.

Prop. 123 is supported by a broad coalition of members of the education community, the business community, Republican and Democrat officeholders, and parents and teachers. Together, we can make a sustained and responsible investment in public education.

After a month of exploring the race, Christine Jones has officially launched her campaign for Arizona’s 5th Congressional District, a move that could shake up the already crowded contest to replace retiring Congressman Matt Salmon.

Here are highlights of the Arizona Legislature's first 50 days - Jan. 11, through Feb. 29.