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Second week, first special session
Sources say Brewer is expected to call a special session tomorrow to give her authority to ask the federal government for a waiver from the maintenance of effort requirements imposed on the state by the federal health care overhaul.
Up Close with Ken Bennett
With more votes than almost any candidate in the state, Election Day was a mandate for Ken Bennett. As he prepares for a full term as secretary of state, the position Gov. Jan Brewer appointed him to when she ascended to the Ninth Floor, Bennett is planning on changes aimed at making voting easier and making government more accessible to Arizonans. But secretary of state may not be his last gig[...]
Looking up, and not at the National Guard flyover
It was clear in the speeches at today's inauguration that three of the GOP statewide officeholders are already preparing to replace Brewer in 2014.
Moderate Republicans charge into the redistricting fray
The embattled commission in charge of selecting the applicant pool for the Independent Redistricting Commission is gaining defenders, this time from a group including current and former moderate Republican legislators.
Maricopa Community Colleges probe motivated by political agendas
Differences of opinion, beliefs and convictions are encouraged to be shared and discussed in a civil society. In higher education, these differences are allegedly encouraged in all venues, from the classroom to the governing board room. Yet conservative viewpoints are not welcomed in the Maricopa County Community Colleges and there are a series of events, including our recent election, that illust[...]
No need to worry, says Kanefield
Brewer's attorney Joe Kanefield said he wasn't at all concerned about yesterday's ruling by a Virginia federal judge's decision to throw out a private law school's lawsuit against the individual mandate in the federal health care reform package.
Some Clean Elections money went toward laptops, hiring relatives, NRA dues
Some of the 107 candidates who received public money to run for state Legislature this year bought computers, cameras and printers that are theirs to keep and paid relatives as campaign workers and consultants.
In it to win it: Parker jumps in GOP chairman race
Parker officially entered into the GOP chairman's race today, saying he believes he can unite the various fractured wings of the party.
Arizona campaign funding system transfers $20 million
The commission that runs Arizona's public campaign finance system is giving $20 million to the state general fund.
Getting the gubernatorial primary band back together
Two former gubernatorial candidates could also take the plunge and enter the race: Munger and Parker both appear to be readying themselves for bids.
Arizona’s Government: The Next 100 Years
As Arizona nears its 100th birthday, we find ourselves divided, polarized and in desperate need of a government system that will serve us well for the next 100 years.
Independent voter ranks increasing, but nonpartisan candidates still struggle
More voters in the state are shedding their party affiliations in favor of identifying themselves as independent, yet nonpartisan candidates are still having trouble gaining political traction.
