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The era of conservatism — more or less
Fiscal hawks who took the reins of the state government this year promised a new era of conservatism and delivered where it mattered most — by drafting a spending plan that rejected gimmickry in favor of significant cuts to core government services.
But the aftershocks of 2010’s Republican tsunami were also felt elsewhere, and this Legislature’s Tea Party leanings became the refra[...]
Brewer mulls ‘Don’t Tread On Me’ license plate
Tea party supporters in Arizona could show off their affinity for the movement on their vehicles if Gov. Jan Brewer signs a bill sent to her Wednesday creating a special "Don't Tread On Me" license plate.
Tea party T-shirts OK at polls under settlement
The Goldwater Institute says it has settled a federal lawsuit it filed against Coconino County on behalf of a woman who was not allowed to wear a tea party t-shirt into her polling place.
Senate passes bill creating tea party license plate
A bill advancing in the Arizona Legislature would give Tea Party supporters their own license plate but without taxpayers-provided startup costs that supporters wanted.
Tea party uses Ariz. summit to scope out 2012 role
Tea party supporters packed a Phoenix convention center Saturday to hear from two possible contenders for next year's Republican presidential nomination a�� an election the conservative populist movement is determined to shape after helping the GOP to big gains in the midterm elections.
Tea party members vow to hold GOP accountable
Antsy for results, tea party supporters gathered for a weekend strategy summit say they're intent on making sure the Republicans they helped return to power last fall live up to promises to dramatically change course in Washington.
Tea party gathers for Phoenix convention
Tea party members are gathered in Phoenix for three days of meetings to push reforms and back Republicans.
There is no joy in Mudville today
Many Republicans are concerned about Morrissey's ability to do what is required as chairman, especially in the fundraising arena.
Morrissey, Tea Party activist, to lead state GOP
From the pews of a north Phoenix church on Saturday, Arizona Republicans voted to give the reins of the state party’s power to a grass-roots Tea Party member.
‘Tea party’ T-shirts OK at Maricopa County polls
A federal judge in Phoenix has ruled that Maricopa County voters can wear "tea party" T-shirts into polling places in Tuesday's general election.
Flagstaff dentist Gosar riding anti-incumbent wave
If little things win elections, then Gosar’s campaign strategy may be right on target. The Flagstaff dentist has spent the past several months traveling across one of the most expansive and diverse congressional districts in the nation, sometimes making speeches, sometimes handing out campaign flyers, but mostly just shaking hands and assuring voters that he is one of them.
Sarah Palin visits Phoenix, lauds tea party, encourages voter turnout
Though her appearance was announced only hours before, former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin drew several hundred tea party activists to a rally on the Arizona Capitol lawn Oct. 22.
