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Lesko’s decision opens door for fresh faces in LD27
U.S. Rep. Debbie Lesko’s decision not to run for re-election in Congress leaves an opportunity for fresh faces to replace some of the most high-profile Republicans in the state Legislature, including the leader of the state House of Representatives. House Speaker Ben Toma, R-Peoria, announced his candidacy on Nov. 2 to run for the seat occupied by Lesko in Congress.
House Rules office concludes Fernandez’s comments don’t ‘constitute harassment’
House Democrats recently completed an investigation of harassment allegations from a male representative, finding no evidence to take any disciplinary action. Rep. Alma Hernandez, D-Tucson, filed a complaint in September alleging that Rep. Brian Fernandez, D-Yuma, had made disparaging comments about her to fellow lawmakers and lobbyists multiple times.
Capitol quotes: February 22, 2012
This week's most outstanding quips, gibes and utterances.
National group calls education reform bill anti-science
A recently introduced Senate bill seeks to include in K-12 science courses discussion on the controversial issues of evolution, global warming and cloning, but the National Center for Science Education calls the measure anti-science legislation.
