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GOP Corp Comm candidates defy conventional wisdom
This year, the Republican side of the Arizona Corporation Commission race defies the conventional wisdom of using Clean Elections funds and teaming with other candidates to pool resources.
Lawyers in profiling case can’t agree on monitor
Lawyers in the racial profiling case against the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office were unable to agree on a recommended candidate to monitor the agency's operations to ensure it isn't making unconstitutional arrests.
Federal, state laws at odds on lobbyist political contributions
To curtail the inappropriate influence of money in politics, Arizona law prohibits lobbyists from contributing to lawmakers’ campaign committees while the Legislature is in session.
Republican candidates could benefit from their support of Medicaid
When asked how his vote for Medicaid expansion could threaten his chances at another term in the Arizona Legislature, Senate Majority Leader John McComish points to an Arizona Capitol Times newspaper hanging in a frame behind his desk “The risk of defiance,” the headline reads. “What will GOP senators’ ‘no’ votes on immigration bills cost them?”
Kwasman announces candidacy in Ariz. 1st CD race
State Rep. Adam Kwasman is announcing his candidacy for the Republican nomination for the 1st Congressional District seat now held by Democrat Ann Kirkpatrick.
What comes next? Election losers discuss their plans for the future
For every election winner, there is at least one loser — but that doesn’t mean their political life is over.
Bills on abortion to be considered Wednesday
Two Arizona legislative committees on Wednesday are scheduled to consider bills to improve new abortion restrictions.
Republican lawmaker: Ban abortions sought because of race or sex
If a state lawmaker has his way, women seeking abortions in Arizona would be required to sign documents saying they’re not terminating a pregnancy because of the fetus’ race or sex.
Hispanic lawmakers imply racial motivations for shooting
Hispanic lawmakers stopped short of saying there was a racial undercurrent in the fatal shooting of a 29-year-old man in South Phoenix last week, but they demanded that the Phoenix Police Department ramp up its cultural sensitivity training for officers.
