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Redistricting commission to review grid maps
Arizona's redistricting commission plans Thursday to begin work on proposed new congressional and legislative district maps for use in elections in the coming decade.
American Indian heads Coconino County supervisors
A Navajo woman from Tuba City has become the first American Indian to head the Coconino County Board of Supervisors.
More university funding a tough sell with Legislature
Lawmakers are signaling that there won’t be any increases to the higher education budget, even as the Arizona Board of Regents works toward two goals that will require more money from the state – an end to tuition increases and a funding formula based on performance.
Former Surgeon General Carmona considers Senate run
Former Surgeon General Richard Carmona is contemplating a run as a Democrat for retiring U.S. Sen. Jon Kyl’s seat.
Not quite an invasion
It looks like the Goldwater Institute will have a greater presence at the Legislature next session.
Round 1 goes to Jerry Lewis
Mesa Republican Jerry Lewis remains the underdog in the recall election targeting Senate President Russell Pearce, but he improved his standing a bit last week when a fellow candidate dropped out of the race and instead endorsed him.
Redistricting commission unveils first set of maps
After months of administrative drudgery and political tumult the five-person panel charged with redrawing Arizona’s political districts released their first set of working maps Saturday.
Lewis: ‘Disgusting’ online impersonator foreshadows a nasty recall campaign
Jerry Lewis, the Mesa Republican and perceived frontrunner in the recall election of Senate President Russell Pearce, says the fake Twitter account impersonating him sheds light on the dirty tactics he expects as the race moves forward.
Consumer, investor confidence slowing Arizona’s recovery
In the week following a string of Washington and Wall Street theatrics, experts are saying that Arizona’s recovery will be slowed as consumer and investor confidence dwindles.
Capitol Quotes: August 12, 2011
This week’s most outstanding utterances, gibes and quips.
GOP Senate primary: Flake targets Cardon over spending
U.S. Rep. Jeff Flake is lambasting his new GOP primary opponent over his position on federal spending, an issue that has been Flake’s calling card during his 10 years in Congress.
‘Job creator’ Cardon destined to hire numerous consultants
Last week, East Valley investor Wil Cardon announced he’d challenge Congressman Jeff Flake for the Republican nomination to the U.S. Senate in what could be described as the Political Consultant Employment Act of 2011. In these times, a complete lack of experience is somehow touted as a benefit when it comes to running for political office. With that in mind, Cardon seems to be the man for the j[...]
