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Mar 16, 2022, 4:26PM MST

Ducey, lawmakers work on flat-tax proposal

Key Republican lawmakers and Gov. Doug Ducey are moving to undermine the scheduled public vote on last year's $1.9 billion tax cut. That's not officially the goal of a planned special legislative session. Instead, it is to replace that package with an even bigger tax cut and have whatever new tax plan is enacted take effect ev[...]

Mar 7, 2022, 2:10PM MST

K-12 public education is the key to a vibrant Arizona economy

As a public school administrator, I watched the debate regarding the aggregate expenditure limit (AEL) with a great deal of interest. I was fascinated by the political discussion, especially in the context of an election year. As with all elections - local, state or national - a major issue is the economy. The state of the econom[...]

Mar 3, 2022, 9:49PM MST

Wanted: Candidates who listen to voters 

There are as many reasons to run for public office as there are candidates. Many are motivated by a particular issue or philosophy, which they emphasize in their election campaign. They tell us what they will do.  [caption id="attachment_251102" align="alignleft" width="200"] Sybil Francis[/caption] Too often overlooked, howev[...]

Mar 2, 2022, 10:25AM MST

Innovation secret to state’s future, targeted public investment necessary

[caption id="attachment_252954" align="aligncenter" width="620"] In this April 15, 2020, file photo, the blur of car lights zip by the Arizona Capitol as the dome is illuminated in blue as a symbol of support for Arizona's frontline medical workers and emergency responders battling the coronavirus in Phoenix. Democrats eyed pickups i[...]

Mar 1, 2022, 5:10PM MST

Arizona House sends measure boosting voter ID to ballot 

The Republican-controlled Arizona House on Monday joined the GOP-led state Senate in approving a measure that will ask voters in November to drastically boost identification requirements needed for in-person and mail voting in the battleground state.  Arizona already has very strong voter ID laws, but Republicans contend they lea[...]

Feb 28, 2022, 2:31PM MST

Republican Party asks Supreme Court to nullify early voting

[caption id="attachment_253534" align="alignnone" width="620"] Voters drop off ballots as volunteers look on at the Maricopa County Recorder's Office Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2020, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)[/caption] The Arizona Republican Party is trying to kill the method of voting preferred by more than 80% of state resi[...]

legislature Feb 24, 2022, 11:07PM MST

Senate moves mail-in voting ID bill to House

[caption id="attachment_250002" align="alignnone" width="620"] In this March 17, 2020, file photo, an Arizona voter delivers her mail-in ballot at a polling station for the Arizona presidential preference election in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York, File)[/caption] A bill to require ID for early mail-in voting passed the Senate Thurs[...]

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Feb 15, 2022, 3:21PM MST

Reports: Prosecutors call on county attorney to step down

  Senior Maricopa County prosecutors have formally called on County Attorney Allister Adel to resign, saying her recent performance in office is a distraction undermining the agency, media outlets reported.  Adel did not immediately respond to an emailed request by The Associated Press for comment.  The letter sen[...]

Feb 4, 2022, 11:56PM MST

Voting bills unite faith leaders to oppose AZ Super Bowl

[caption id="attachment_253022" align="alignnone" width="620"] In this aerial photo, the playing field for the NFL Super Bowl XLIX football game is rolled into the University of Phoenix Stadium, Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2015, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)[/caption] Faith leaders from around the country are calling for [...]

Jan 28, 2022, 12:58PM MST

Lawyer who quit Legislature rebuked for campaign misconduct

[vc_row css=".vc_custom_1643399987419{padding-right: 20px !important;padding-left: 15px !important;}"][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Arizona judge who presides over attorney discipline matters has signed a formal reprimand of a lawyer and former state legislator for unprofessional conduct during his unsuccessful 2020 campaign for Yav[...]

Jan 14, 2022, 9:10AM MST

Fann talks audit, redistricting, legacy

[caption id="attachment_252449" align="alignnone" width="620"] Senate Majority Leader Karen Fann in January 2021. Photo by Kyra Haas/Arizona Capitol Times.[/caption] In her final year as a legislator and Senate president, Republican Karen Fann still faces a sharply divided Legislature, the Covid pandemic and a polarizing election [...]

Jan 8, 2022, 12:40PM MST

Ducey keys on border, water, schools before walk-off

[caption id="attachment_252378" align="aligncenter" width="620"] Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey walks to the podium during a news conference while wearing a face covering due to the coronavirus Wednesday, June 24, 2020, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)[/caption] The 2022 legislative session will be Doug Ducey’s eighth and last a[...]

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