Path of Begay
New senator has lived in many homes far from his district
By all accounts, new state Sen. Carlyle Begay is highly qualified for public office.
He has impressed lawmakers, county and city officials and even the Governor’s Office with his credentials as a student of public health. And he boasts extensive work with American Indian communities as the vice president of [...]
Carlyle Begay sworn in as state senator, but faces legal challenge
Surrounded by friends and family, as well as a few of his new colleagues at the Arizona Legislature, Carlyle Begay was sworn in Tuesday morning as the newest state senator, but could soon face a legal challenge to his appointment to office.
Pinal hopefuls need not apply
Horne on Friday published an AG’s opinion concerning a pair of questions posed by Townsend regarding the pending LD16 Senate vacancy. Townsend’s questions both centered on the issue of residency: Does the replacement have to live in the same county as the vacating senator, and can residency be met by changing one’s address to a room above a commercial property the person owns?
New residency requirement next school year
TUCSON a�� Parents of school children in Arizona will be required to fill out new forms showing proof of residency for the upcoming school year.