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Violence prompts strong warning at Ariz. monument
An increase in smuggling violence at the Sonoran Desert National Monument about 80 miles south of Phoenix has prompted a stronger warning to visitors about drug and immigrant traffickers passing through the public lands, officials said Tuesday.
Arpaio to launch 16th crime, immigration sweep
Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio says he plans to launch his 16th crime and immigration sweep on July 30, the day after Arizona's new immigration law is set to take effect.
Challenge against Green Party guv candidate to be dropped
The petition challenge against Green Party gubernatorial candidate Larry Gist will be withdrawn, according to lawyers for the plaintiff.
‘Jobs bill’ redux: Tobin taking new version public
Tobin is planning to circulate a revamped version of the “jobs bill” that stalled in the Senate back in April and is hoping to get legislative and gubernatorial candidates to... […]
Arizona won’t ask for matching funds clarification
A state commission said Monday it will not ask a federal judge to clarify her ruling invalidating a key portion of Arizona's public campaign finance system a�� a setback for Republican Gov. Jan Brewer, who is being outspent by a wealthy opponent.
Mayors group condemns Arizona immigration law
The U.S. Conference of Mayors approved two resolutions Monday condemning Arizona's new immigration law and asking Congress to overhaul federal immigration policies.
Native American tribes say they won’t enforce immigration law
As the July 29 enforcement date for Arizona's strict new immigration law nears, Native American tribes are charging that the law was written without considering their unique circumstance and that it will violate their sovereignty and their members' civil rights.
Senate candidate Brennan drops out amid signature challenge
A Republican Senate candidate has decided to withdraw from the race after her nominating signatures were challenged a few days ago.
Final list of ballot challenges: 16 total
There were 16 ballot challenges to legislative, statewide and congressional candidates filed before yesterday's deadline, a dozen of which came on the final day. Half of those challenges are to Republicans, four are to Dems, two are to Greens and one is to an independent.
Huppenthal has history of challenges
For political observers, the challenge to Sen. John Huppenthal’s petitions for Superintendent of Public Instruction won’t come as a surprise.
UpClose with Rita Maguire
Rita Maguire has a long history with Arizona public policy. She began as an intern in the state Senate, helped draft some of the state’s major laws as a legislative committee analyst, led the Department of Water Resources and headed up a think tank. Now a water attorney, Maguire recently represented Prescott and Prescott Valley in litigation with Salt River Project over a proposed water ranc[...]
Martin caught in a case of political hypocrisy
The cloud of irony surrounding Dean Martin on June 8 was so thick that it must have been difficult for him to see how quickly his campaign was swirling down the drain.
