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Lobbied by her own kids, Scottsdale Republican says yes to 50-minute recess bill
Before she voted on a bill requiring elementary school students in Arizona to receive at least 50 minutes of recess per day, Rep. Michelle Ugenti-Rita faced intense pressure from a team of lobbyists hounding her day and night.
House panel approves sales tax exemption for tampons, diapers
The most interesting exchange occurred between Rep. Jay Lawrence, R-Scottsdale, and his seatmate, Rep. Michelle Ugenti-Rita, R-Scottsdale.
Republicans approve repealing Voter Protection Act, target public’s ballot initiatives
Attempting to preempt a committee hearing on a package of legislation aimed at overhauling the people’s ability to enact laws, critics took to the Senate lawn to blast the “coordinated attack” launched by Republican lawmakers and the Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry on the Voter Protection Act and the initiative process.
The inquisition: For county recorder, information session devolves into ‘public flogging’
Those who know Helen Purcell acknowledge she grossly miscalculated the March 22 turnout. But they say the hostility toward her and calls for her resignation are uncalled for after almost 30 years of solidly running elections.
