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Invigorated conservatives take a hard right with legislation
When the dust settled on the 2008 elections, one thing was clear: The Legislature was about to get considerably more conservative.
Senate minority leader says S1070 stems from hate
Senate Minority Leader Jorge Luis Garcia is a liberal Democrat who, nonetheless, occasionally can be talked into supporting Republican-sponsored bills when political realities dictate practicality.
House speaker channels his ‘inner Russell Pearce’
Kirk Adams presided over the House of Representatives during what may go down as one of the most conservative legislatures in Arizona history. The past two years have seen more than $2 billion in spending cuts as lawmakers grappled with annual budget deficits totaling nearly three times that amount, as well as a raft of conservative policy decisions on everything from abortion to guns to immigrati[...]
House minority leader says more Democrats headed to Legislature
The past two years may not have shaped up the way David Lujan imagined when he ran for minority leader in the fall of 2008.
Brewer surges, says pre-Prop. 100 victory poll
Brewer's standing in the GOP primary has skyrocketed in the latest Rasmussen Reports poll, no doubt a reflection of Republican voter support of S1070.
Diamondbacks owner plays both sides on immigration with Paton fundraiser
The Arizona Diamondbacks are thrusting themselves into the immigration spotlight, despite the team’s repeated efforts to stay out of the fervor involving the state’s new law aimed at cracking down on illegal immigrants.
Mills’ camp says Prop. 100 not a Brewer victory
Mills' consultant Camilla Strongin said she wasn't surprised at all to see the sales tax increase sail to an easy victory - and added Brewer's near constant urging for the measure will come back to haunt the governor in the GOP primary. "I think it clearly solidifies her credentials as a tax-hike governor," she said. Strongin attributed the election night blowout to the total lack of an opposition[...]
Palin joins Arizona Gov. Brewer to defend immigration law
As calls spread for an economic boycott of Arizona, the state's governor enlisted the help of former vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin on Saturday to defend a new law cracking down on illegal immigration.
Hayworth to speak to Scottsdale Republican group
Former congressman J.D. Hayworth will speak to a Republican club in Scottsdale on Thursday.
Voter vault lockout
AZ Republican Party spokesman Matt Roberts clarified last week's Republic article about Romley being denied Voter Vault access, telling our reporter this week that all non-incumbent candidates are denied access until they submit the nominating petition signatures necessary to qualify for the ballot. But in a separate discussion, Roberts said he doesn't believe Boyd Dunn will have to jump [...]
Verschoor first treasurer candidate to qualify for ballot
Sen. Thayer Verschoor has filed the nominating petitions necessary to qualify as a candidate for state treasurer.
McCain stop in Ohio draws immigration protest
Dozens of people opposed to Arizona's tough immigration law have protested an Ohio appearance by Arizona Sen. John McCain.
