Maricopa County’s lame-duck treasurer sent county homeowners letters suggesting they complain to state Sen. Vince Leach about wasting taxpayer money, in the latest salvo of an ongoing feud between the two Republicans.
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Dems seek removal of judge who nixed education measure 
The Maricopa County Democratic Party is leading an effort to remove the trial-court judge who ruled against putting an education initiative on the ballot.
Read More »Udall appears to fend off primary challenge from the right 
Kathy Pearce, sister of SB1070 champion Russell Pearce, is falling short of unseating either of Legislative District 25’s incumbents.
Read More »Progressive organizers continue winning streak in truncated session 
Six months ago – or an eternity, depending on how you count – before the coronavirus, before the most recent wave of public demonstration against police violence, before the David Cook scandal or talk of legislative leadership races, Gov. Doug ...
Read More »Petersen’s suspension in limbo after appeals hearing
Maricopa County Assessor Paul Petersen’s suspension remains in limbo after roughly two hours of testimony Wednesday afternoon.
Read More »Petersen’s attorney lobs ethics claim at County Attorney as he prepares for hearing on suspension
As suspended County Assessor Paul Petersen fends for his job in a hearing Wednesday, his attorney has leveled conflict-of-interest allegations against Maricopa County Attorney Allister Adel similar to what led to the downfall of her predecessor Andy Thomas.
Read More »In their words: Russell Pearce 
There are the historians and there are the history makers.
Read More »Raquel Terán: One citizen’s road to the Legislature 
You probably know Raquel Terán’s name by now. But she’s more than a name on a frivolous lawsuit.
Read More »Worsley to leave office, cites vitriolic tone of politics 
Sen. Bob Worsley won’t seek re-election this fall, leaving the Arizona Senate short one of its more moderate Republican lawmakers.
Read More »Seniors to get break on property tax under Senate bill
Some Arizona seniors could be in line for a big property tax break -- including some that a few lawmakers question whether they deserve it.
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