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Judge’s ruling in AG Tom Horne case due next week
An administrative law judge is expected to issue a ruling early next week on whether there's enough evidence to conclude Arizona Attorney General Tom Horne illegally coordinated campaign spending with an aide running an independent group during his 2010 campaign.
Apple, Tesla and jobs: Two economic development bills ready for Brewer
Lawmakers gave final approval to two economic development bills, including one that is a top priority of Gov. Jan Brewer.
A flawed education system — standardized testing demands reform
On March 8, thousands of students poured into testing rooms armed only with a sharpened #2 pencil, a calculator and the knowledge that these next few hours could make or break their college applications.
Committee considers causes of cops shooting suspects
Two Phoenix City Council members at a special legislative hearing on police-involved shootings blamed an uptick in those cases on low police staffing levels and the lack of respect youths have for police officers.
Dem senator tells gay colleague to ‘act more gay’
Sen. Olivia Cajero Bedford questioned Sen. Steve Gallardo’s honesty in regards to his sexual orientation in a closed-door caucus meeting on Tuesday and said Gallardo should “act more gay.”
Senate Dem leaders survive coup attempt, but caucus remains fractured
Senate Democrats held a closed-door meeting Tuesday afternoon that spiraled out of control, resulting in a bungled attempt at a vote to oust caucus leaders.
Workers’ comp bill on hold until next year
Proponents of a bill that would bar employees from suing for damages over bad-faith denials of workers’ compensation claims headed off a contentious fight, at least for now, by putting the proposal on hold for the remainder of the 2014 session.
Arizona bill would allow Tesla to skip dealers
Electric car manufacturer Tesla Motors would be allowed to sell cars in Arizona without establishing a dealer network under a bill approved by a state Senate committee Wednesday.
Joe Arpaio’s office rebuked in racial-profiling case
A judge who ruled last year that Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio's office has racially profiled Latinos is criticizing the agency's top leaders for mischaracterizing and trivializing the case's key findings during a training session.
Legislative battle over budget begins today
The Senate plans to start advancing a budget this afternoon, kicking off what is expected to be a legislative battle without the approval of Gov. Jan Brewer.
Horne, Winn deny coordination on the stand
Testifying in the campaign finance case against him, Attorney General Tom Horne emphatically and repeatedly denied that he illegally coordinated with an independent expenditure campaign.
Lawmaker: Note on ballots that voter-approved laws tough to change
Arizona voters need to better understand that when they approve a ballot initiative it’s almost impossible for lawmakers to make changes when they are needed, a state lawmaker contends.
