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Non-solar customers should not have to subsidize solar users
Solar is undoubtedly a popular energy choice for consumers across Arizona. The topic comes up on a regular basis when talking with my constituents.
O’Halleran announces candidacy in 1st Congressional District
Former state legislator Tom O'Halleran has announced his candidacy for the Democratic nomination in the state's 1st Congressional District.
Ex-Republican O’Halleran running for CD1 as a Dem
Former GOP legislator Tom O’Halleran is running in CD1 as a Democrat. In a written statement, the former Chicago cop said he wants to find “commonsense solutions” to challenges plaguing Arizona’s middle-class families.
Former state senator to run for Corporation Commission
Former Republican state Sen. Al Melvin is running for the Arizona Corporation Commission. Melvin, who served six years in the Senate before briefly running for governor in 2014, announced on Thursday that he would be seeking a spot on the commission, which has three seats up for grabs in the 2016 election.
No Sacrificial Lamb: Dems buoyed by Kirkpatrick challenge to McCain
For the first time since John McCain began his U.S. Senate career in 1987, Arizona Democrats will put up a top-tier candidate for his seat.
In redistricting, Arizona Republican gains could mean California losses
A victory by Arizona Republicans in the Legislature’s lawsuit against the Independent Redistricting Commission could portend GOP losses for their neighbors to the west.
Dems buoyed by Kirkpatrick candidacy for U.S. Senate
In an announcement that stunned Arizona’s political world, Congresswoman Ann Kirkpatrick said she will challenge U.S. Sen. John McCain, giving the Democrats the strongest candidate they’ve ever run against the veteran senator.
Jeb Bush changes Iraq invasion answer to ‘no’ in speech to Arizona Chamber
Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush said Thursday he would not have invaded Iraq, as his brother did more than a decade ago, had he been president at the time and had he known then what he knows now.
In 155 pages, Biggs fights back against conservative critics
State Senate President Andy Biggs has been called a RINO and a clown, and even compared to Democratic U.S. Sen. Harry Reid, all for opposing an Article V Convention.
2015 Session Wrap Q&A: Governor Doug Ducey
Doug Ducey couldn’t have asked for much more in his first term as governor. Aside from a contentious bill to create a state inspector general, Arizona’s new governor achieved everything he sought. He worked out a budget deal with the Legislature in record time. He signed the American Civics Act he campaigned on.
2015 Session Wrap Q&A: House Speaker David Gowan
After only a few months on the job, Arizona House Speaker David Gowan is still getting his footing. Gowan, a Republican from Sierra Vista, sat down with the Arizona Capitol Times to discuss the trials, tribulations and successes of his first year leading the House.
2015 Session Wrap Q&A: Senate President Andy Biggs
The stars aligned for Senate President Andy Biggs in 2015. The numbers don’t show it, but the makeup of the Senate proved more conservative. A new governor worked well with Republican leadership in the Senate. Meanwhile, Biggs was once again a force behind the budget and took the lead to end the session in record time.
