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Catherine Miranda, her step-daughter Maritza Saenz and Ben Miranda (from court video)
Oct 22, 2012

Judge rejects challenge to Catherine Miranda

The challenge to Rep. Catherine Miranda’s primary election results was filed too late, a judge ruled Monday.

Arizona to allow delays in opening pot dispensaries
Oct 15, 2012

Arizona medical-marijuana patient sues over raid

A Phoenix woman claims in a lawsuit that police violated Arizona's medical-marijuana laws when they seized a marijuana-infused oil during a March raid of her home.

Oct 11, 2012

Mayors tout sustainability at Arizona Solar Summit

Press releases and ribbon-cutting ceremonies often herald cities’ sustainability initiatives, but Mesa Mayor Scott Smith would prefer that these become so routine that no fanfare is required.

Oct 10, 2012

Opponent sues to overturn Catherine Miranda primary victory

A Legislative District 27 Republican is using questions about forged signatures on Rep. Catherine Miranda’s election forms to take the Phoenix Democrat to court to strip her of her primary election victory.

Republican Victory Fund targets state Senate races
Oct 10, 2012

Republican group targets state Senate races

A well-funded independent expenditure group launched what is likely to be the first of numerous attacks targeting three Democratic candidates in hotly-contested state Senate races.

Rep. Eric Meyer of Paradise Valley (left) visits with his District 11 seatmate, GOP Rep. Adam Driggs during a break on the House floor Aug. 9, 2010. (File photo)
Sep 28, 2012

Meyer continues to stomp Republican opponents in fundraising

Rep. Eric Meyer, an incumbent Democrat seeking re-election to the Arizona House in the squarely Republican Legislative District 28, has continued to outraise both of this Republican opponents by a healthy margin, recent campaign finance reports show.

Sep 27, 2012

ASU asks for money to move law school to Phoenix

Arizona State University is asking the state university board to approve nearly $130 million for a new downtown law school even though the university president acknowledges that moving the school is financially untenable.

Catherine Miranda challenger Daniel Coleman exploring ways to remove her from ballot
Sep 26, 2012

Miranda challenger exploring ways to remove her from ballot

The Republican challenger to Rep. Catherine Miranda, a Phoenix Democrat, called for her to resign from the Legislative District 27 House race today and said he is exploring legal options to kick her off the ballot amid investigations into forged campaign documents.

Former Rep. Doug Quelland misses deadline for paying state fines
Sep 26, 2012

Quelland misses deadline for paying state fines, proposes to pay $20k

Former legislator Doug Quelland has failed to pay the thousands of dollars that he owes the state for violating campaign finance laws.

Experts say Catherine Miranda signature forged on election documents
Sep 25, 2012

Experts say Miranda signature forged on election documents

Handwriting analysts have concluded that Rep. Catherine Miranda’s signature was forged on documents she submitted to the Citizens Clean Elections Commission, and a “vast majority” of her campaign contributor signatures do not match signatures on file.

Sep 17, 2012

Primary results forecast CD9 turf war between Sinema, Parker

The battle between Democrat Kyrsten Sinema and Republican Vernon Parker over Arizona’s new 9th Congressional District will be close. That’s about where most predictions begin and end.

Sep 14, 2012

Phoenix legislator targeted in election law investigation

Rep. Catherine Miranda, a Phoenix Democrat expected to be re-elected in Legislative District 27, is under investigation for possible election law violations.

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