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Administrative bloat? Republican lawmaker sets sights on school tax credit organizations
Within days of the new fiscal year’s commencement on July 1, the Arizona Department of Revenue announced that Arizona businesses had claimed more than $51 million in tax credits for their donations to School Tuition Organizations. The state had reached the legal cap on the tax credits in lightning-fast fashion.
Bennett to enter CD1 race
Former Secretary of State and Senate President Ken Bennett said he plans to run for the vacant First Congressional District seat in next year’s election.
Babeu’s CD1 poll has him as Republican frontrunner
Paul Babeu is the GOP front-runner in the race to replace Ann Kirkpatrick in the sprawling first congressional district – if you believe Babeu’s consultant.
GOP lawmakers divided over what to do with revenue windfall
When lawmakers approved the state budget in March, they were staring at low revenue expectations and a deficit that forced them to make large, unpopular cuts from higher education, social services and other government programs.
A people’s veto for the Legislature’s map?
Even if the US Supreme Court rules that the IRC lacks the authority to draw congressional districts, Dems may have a chance to hold on to the current congressional map for at least one more cycle.
Rep. Doubting Thomas remains skeptical
Several Republicans have told our reporter they’re not buying everything Gowan says about scaling back planned renovations in the House basement. “I don’t believe it. I think they’re waiting for the kerfuffle to die down,” one House Republican said.
Republicans jostling to replace Meyer
The race to replace Meyer in LD28 is heating up. While Meyer said he is still looking for a Dem who has the bio and can put in the time and effort necessary to hold onto the seat for the party after he is termed out next year, two Republicans are already announcing they want the spot.
Business wins big with Ducey, 2015 legislative session
Members of Arizona’s business community count Gov. Doug Ducey as one of their own, and the governor did not disappoint them in his first few months in office.
Will the honeymoon last? Governor’s approach aligned perfectly with conservative Legislature
“Honeymoon” seems almost too soft a word to use to describe Gov. Doug Ducey’s relationship with the Republican-led Legislature in his first session.
Hashtag Activism: Social media war rages at the Capitol
For the #governor and #Democrats in the Legislature, 2015 may be remembered as the year of the hashtag. Policymakers embraced social media this session as never before.
Appeals court upholds Arizona voter registration forms with top 2 parties only
A federal appeals court on Friday upheld a 2011 Arizona law designed by Republicans to slow the tide of people not registering with their party.
Rep. Thorpe’s sovereignty bills get national attention, but die in Arizona
Republican Rep. Bob Thorpe of Flagstaff is the new poster child for the Republican insurrection against President Obama, at least according to a pair of recent editorials in national newspapers.
