Pearce challenger Jerry Lewis to make it official
In a move that could have significant reverberations for the political establishment in the East Valley, a Mesa Republican is expected to announce Tuesday that he will challenge one of Arizona’s most influential politicians.
Pearce recall drive said to be near signature goal
Critics of state Senate President Russell Pearce say they're within striking distance of collecting enough petition signatures for what they hope would be a November recall election.
Arizona Supreme Court turns away appeal on impact fees
The Arizona Supreme Court won't hear an appeal of a court ruling that Arizona cities have broad powers to impose development impact fees.
Mesa wants pot shops away from public view
Medical marijuana shops will set up in Mesa but finding them may not be easy.
CEO of failed bank named financial institutions chief
The former CEO of a failed bank that went into receivership with federal officials in December will be Arizona's next top banking regulator.
Gov. Jan Brewer on April 6 named Valley Capital Bank CEO Lauren Kingry as the next superintendent of the Arizona Department of Financial Institutions.