Cano resigns for graduate school at Harvard, creating fifth legislative vacancy this session
The former state House minority leader has officially resigned, creating the fifth legislative vacancy this session. Rep. Andrés Cano, D-Tucson, sent his resignation letter Tuesday to state officials including Gov. Katie Hobbs, Secretary of State Adrian Fontes and Speaker of the House Ben Toma, R-Peoria.
Lawyer who quit Legislature rebuked for campaign misconduct
[vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1643399987419{padding-right: 20px !important;padding-left: 15px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Arizona judge who presides over attorney discipline matters has signed a formal reprimand of a lawyer and former state legislator for unprofessional conduct during... […]
Under pressure, Bitter Smith resigns from Corporation Commission
Commissioner Susan Bitter Smith is resigning from the Arizona Corporation Commission effective January 4. Bitter Smith has been under tremendous political pressure following a decision by Attorney Mark Brnovich to ask the Arizona Supreme Court to remove her from office because of a conflict of interest.
Top Child Safety official leaves job after two months
A Department of Child Safety deputy director handpicked by Gov. Doug Ducey left the agency today after two months on the job and moved to another state position.
Patterson wants apology from legislators after being found not guilty on domestic violence charges
Former Rep. Daniel Patterson said he wants an apology from House members who forced him to resign from the Legislature now that a Tucson City Court judge has found him not guilty on all three charges of domestic violence.