GOP lawmaker wants Arizona’s presidential primary to coincide with Iowa Caucus
In an attempt to give Arizona a more influential role in deciding who will run for president, a Republican state lawmaker introduced a bill to hold Arizona’s presidential primary earlier, tying the election date to the date of the Iowa caucus.
U.S. House can’t muster votes to pass Franks bill limiting abortions in Washington
A bill by Rep. Trent Franks, R-Glendale, to ban abortions in the District of Columbia after 20 weeks of pregnancy failed to get the two-thirds majority needed to pass the House Tuesday.
The House voted 220-154 for the District of Columbia Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act, shy of the 250 votes needed to make up the two-thirds of those present.
D.C. official calls Franks a “bully” for bill to limit abortions in the city
Washington’s delegate to Congress called Rep. Trent Franks, R-Glendale, “a big bully” Tuesday for his proposal to restrict abortions in the District of Columbia.
A smile for all, House ‘Mother’ Zoe Spinner retires at 82
The state turned 100 this year, but the unofficial “face” of Arizona’s House of Representatives is only turning 82. It’s warm, kind and famously smiling and it belongs atop the tiny frame of Zoe Spinner, a receptionist at the House information desk and recently retired 25-year veteran of the state Capitol.
Arizona schools ask for waiver from some federal No Child Left Behind mandates
Arizona officials have asked to replace federal standards under the No Child Left Behind act with state-level student performance standards and a school accountability system that they say will be more efficient and less burdensome.
Justice Dept rejects gun-smuggling cover-up claim
The Justice Department on Wednesday rejected an assertion by a House committee chairman that top Justice officials are covering up events surrounding a flawed gun-smuggling probe, Operation Fast and Furious.
Stop the congressional insider trading, now!
With Congress’ approval ratings in single digits, many are asking why I want to return to Washington. It is, after all, one of the most unpopular jobs in America. The fact is, Congress has rightfully earned its unpopular reputation. But instead of ignoring it, I am running to do something about it.
Franks wants to restrict DC abortions
A Republican congressman from Arizona has introduced a bill that would ban abortions of fetuses 20 weeks or older in the District of Columbia.
Mayors urged to lead on immigration, but not to follow Arizona’s path
Federal inaction on comprehensive immigration reform has forced the issue on state and local leaders, but Arizona-style approaches are not the solution, a group of mayors was told Wednesday.
Court won’t review congressional immunity defense in Rick Renzi case
The Supreme Court won't hear a bid by former U.S. Rep. Rick Renzi to block his trial on charges of extortion and other crimes.
Konopnicki feeling the temptation
With Gosar now officially out of CD1, Konopnicki told our reporter today that he is hoping to make a decision about the race soon.
The word of the day is ‘options’
Despite the apparent lack of any movement toward a specials session since the court clarified its ruling, Pierce insisted lawmakers have plenty of options left.