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GOP commissioner seeks to dismantle competitive district, make changes to congressional map
A major overhaul of the Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission’s congressional map would eliminate Maricopa County’s centerpiece district and drastically shift the lines in rural Arizona.
Escaping from the Phoenix Indian School
Anglos moving into the Arizona Territory during the late 1800s believed that the Native Americans already there should be acclimated into Anglo culture. During that time, Indian boarding schools were built and native children were removed from their homes and placed into these schools. For one Hopi, however, going to the Phoenix Indian School was a choice he made reluctantly out of respect for his[...]
IRC eyeing changes to congressional, legislative maps
In its first week back on the job after the reinstatement of ousted Chairwoman Colleen Mathis, the Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission considered changing some the most oft-maligned aspects of its congressional draft map.
Phoenix Streetcars
In the late 19th century, just about every city of any size had a streetcar or trolley line. In Phoenix, there was the Phoenix Street Railway System, which operated from 1887 to 1948. It was owned and operated by the great promoter and subdivision mogul, Moses H. Sherman, until 1925, when the city of Phoenix took over operations.
Judge holds hearing Monday on Arizona voucher case
A judge in Phoenix on Monday hears arguments on a legal challenge to a state school voucher program.
Sources: Schapira to open exploratory committee for Congress
Sen. David Schapira, the Senate minority leader, today strongly signaled he intends to run for Congress.
Stanton skates into Phoenix’s mayoral post
Democrat Greg Stanton breezed past Republican Wes Gullett to capture Phoenix's mayoral post in spirited race that centered heavily on lifting America's sixth largest city out of the economic doldrums it has felt since its housing market tanked.
An electoral reform blueprint
Arizona election law is outdated and needs reform. A few issues in the current system receive perennial attention in the media. For example, liberal groups commonly cite anonymous funding of political speech as a major defect in our system, while conservative activists frequently question the constitutionality of the state’s extraordinarily low contribution limits. Many other gaps in Arizona ele[...]
Phoenix City Council votes to keep food tax
The 2 percent Phoenix food tax is staying after the City Council voted to keep the tax in place.
Lawmakers to review reports on Arizona’s vets services
Arizona legislators on Wednesday will review recent reports that found some shortcomings or causes for concern in state services for military veterans.
Arizona court to hear challenge to Medicaid cut
An appeals court on Wednesday hears arguments in a challenge to parts of Arizona's scaling back of its Medicaid program to help balance the state budget.
Dozens arrested in Arizona after Wall St. protests
Authorities in Arizona arrested nearly 100 people after two separate protests in support of the Occupy Wall Street movement.
