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matthew benson

Oct 17, 2018

Conservation group to spend $2.8 M to sway Corp Comm vote

If money is speech, the state's largest electric utility is not going to have the only voice this year in trying to affect who gets elected to the Arizona Corporation Commission.

Sep 24, 2018

Ducey: Law he signed meant to undermine Prop 127 victory

It ultimately may not matter if Arizonans vote in November to require utilities to generate more of their electricity from renewable sources.

Aug 17, 2018

Mass subpoenas to be tested in challenge to energy measure

Opponents of a ballot measure to increase Arizona’s use of renewable energy have the right to subpoena more than 1,600 individuals who gathered signatures to get the proposed law on the ballot.

In this March 4, 2015 file photo, Arizona House Majority Leader Steve Montenegro, R-Avondale, speaks during a legislative session at the Arizona Capitol in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)
Mar 1, 2018

Montenegro sexting scandal impact minimal on CD8 election

In the final week running up to the special primary election in Arizona’s 8th Congressional District, the political world pondered how suggestive text messages exchanged between former state Sen. Steve Montenegro and a Senate staffer would impact the Republican nomination.

Feb 23, 2018

Big money already at play in newly filed clean-energy initiative

The state’s largest utility wasted no time in spending money to discredit a ballot measure that seeks to increase renewable energy goals.

Debbie Lesko and Steve Montenegro, both former state senators, are the frontrunners in the special election for Arizona's 8th Congressional District.
Feb 16, 2018

Lesko, Montenegro take spending lead in CD8 GOP primary

While a dozen Republicans are on the ballot for the special election primary in Arizona’s 8th Congressional District, campaign spending shows the field of viable candidates is far less crowded.

An ad from the Arizona Education Project, a new nonprofit backed by business groups, notes the state's positive education news, like increased funding and academic achievements. (Screenshot from YouTube video)
Jan 22, 2018

New group pushes upbeat image of Arizona’s education system

A new nonprofit backed by business groups is running ads on television and online to put a positive spin on the state of Arizona’s education.

Gov. Doug Ducey stands with NASCAR driver Jimmie Johnson as he declares February 16, 2017, "Jimmie Johnson Day" in Arizona at the Capitol. (Photo courtesy Governor's Office via Twitter)
Sep 1, 2017

Proclamations of all kinds, just call the governor to be recognized

Proclamations and special recognitions comprise a major part of the gubernatorial constituent services operation, for both the Ducey administration and those that came before it.

Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer holds up the contentious Medicaid expansion bill after signing it into law. (Photo by Evan Wyloge/Arizona Capitol Times)
Jun 30, 2017

Arizona on course to relive health care ordeal if Congress cuts Medicaid

Arizona already knows what will happen if its Medicaid program falters. In 2011, the state froze enrollment for childless adults in its Medicaid system, leading to more than 160,000 left without coverage in a relatively short amount of time.

Dec 9, 2013

Report claims Medicaid expansion will result in 90 percent increase in enrollment

A free-market advocacy group claims that the decision by Gov. Jan Brewer to expand the state's Medicaid program will immediately increase the number of people in the program by nearly 90 percent.

Sep 11, 2013

Anti Medicaid expansion referendum falls short

The writing has been on the wall for a while, but now it’s official – Medicaid expansion won’t be on the ballot next November.

Jul 22, 2013

Brewer will have ‘vigorous’ off-session schedule

Just because the 2013 session and its epic battle over Medicaid expansion are over doesn’t mean Gov. Jan Brewer will have time to rest on her laurels.

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