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State school board official in dispute with Diane Douglas resigns
The employee at the heart of the feud between Superintendent of Public Instruction Diane Douglas and the State Board of Education submitted her resignation today.
Carter resigns as chief of Economic Security
Clarence Carter, who was at the helm of Arizona’s child welfare system when it was revealed thousands of child abuse reports were set aside without investigation, resigned today.
Erroneous gun claim sparks war of words in CD1 GOP race
A Republican businessman running for Arizona’s 1st Congressional District has apologized for saying most mass shootings in the U.S. are committed by Democrats, but one of his opponents is demanding he end his candidacy.
Another Horne staffer resigns
A staffer at the Attorney General’s Office who has been volunteering on Tom Horne’s reelection campaign resigned today, according a spokeswoman.
Former Board of Clemency chairman says resignation driven by politics
Former Board of Executive Clemency Chairman Jesse Hernandez countered allegations of misconduct by saying his resignation was forced and driven by politics and retaliation by his fellow board members for proposing to cut their hours.
Herrera resigns from IRC
Jose Herrera resigned today (May 21) from the IRC, saying he has “been increasingly disturbed by the tone of the meetings and the effect of the pending lawsuits on the Commissioners and the Commission.” The Dem commissioner wrote in his letter of resignation to IRC Chair Colleen Mathis that after approving maps in January 2012, the commission’s meetings “have been unproductive and, at time[...]
Maricopa GOP chair won’t resign over Brewer insult
The chairman of the Republican Party in Maricopa County rejected a call for him to resign Thursday for comparing Gov. Jan Brewer to Judas because she wants to expand the state's Medicaid plan, but he said he didn't mean to disrespect the governor or her office.
Dinner honoring Arredondo turned out to be a key to his downfall
Rep. Ben Arredondo, a Tempe Democrat, faces a sentence ranging from probation to 37 months in prison after pleading guilty this morning to two felony counts related to federal charges stemming from a public corruption indictment.
Brewer appeal in partners case prompts resignation
An appointee of Gov. Jan Brewer is resigning to protest her opposition to providing state workers' domestic partner benefits. The state recently asked the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn lower courts' rulings that the state cannot take away same-sex domestic partner benefits.
Secretary of State: Independent to replace Patterson
Southern Arizona Democrats’ hopes to have former Rep. Daniel Patterson replaced by one of their own were dashed today when the Secretary of State said the legislative seat will be filled by an independent.
Patterson resigns before expulsion vote
Following the damning news that the House Ethics Committee formally recommended his expulsion, Tucson lawmaker Rep. Daniel Patterson resigned his seat today, before the full House could take a vote on the motion to expel him.
With no fanfare, House Speaker Andy Tobin announced that he accepted Patterson’s resignation.
Richard Miranda resigns from House
Rep. Richard Miranda is resigning from the state House of Representatives, claiming health and family issues.
