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Marana voters approve budget-boosting 'home rule option'

In its all-mail 2013 general election today, Marana voters authorized the town to spend more money than the state constitution dictates.

May 21, 2013 8:51 pm Comments

Buehler-Garcia tries again to take Uhlich's Ward 3 Tucson City Council seat

Buehler-Garcia tries again to take Uhlich's Ward 3 Tucson City Council seat

Republican Ben Buehler-Garcia is taking another shot at capturing the Ward 3 City Council seat.

May 17, 2013 12:00 am Comments

Challenger files for Ward 5 council seat

The first challenger to an incumbent Tucson City Council member filed his nominating petition signatures Tuesday.

May 16, 2013 12:00 am Comments

Senate panel OKs new rules for petitions

PHOENIX - A Senate panel voted Wednesday to throw additional hurdles in the path of Arizonans who want to write their own laws.

May 16, 2013 12:00 am Comments

Tim Steller: McSally 'a proven candidate,' but for what office?

Tim Steller: McSally 'a proven candidate,' but for what office?

For more than half an hour Tuesday, former Republican congressional candidate Martha McSally spoke enthusiastically to Pima County GOP activists.

May 15, 2013 12:00 am Comments

Saucedo Mercer to run again in CD3

Republican Gabriela Saucedo Mercer says she's going to challenge Democratic Rep. Raúl Grijalva again for his 3rd Congressional District seat.

May 15, 2013 12:00 am Comments

Voting rate of Hispanics doesn't make dent at polls

PHOENIX - Three years ago, in the wake of a new Arizona law aimed at those in the country illegally, tens of thousands converged on the Capito…

May 09, 2013 12:00 am Related Comments

Judge throws out campaign charges vs. Horne

PHOENIX - A judge on Thursday threw out charges of campaign finance violations against Attorney General Tom Horne and a political ally.

May 03, 2013 12:00 am Comments

Horne contends that limits on contributions are illegal

Horne contends that limits on contributions are illegal

PHOENIX - A bid by Attorney General Tom Horne to escape campaign finance charges could ultimately upend all state laws limiting how much candi…

May 02, 2013 12:00 am Comments

Disbarment not a worry, latest GOP gubernatorial hopeful says

PHOENIX - The newest Republican candidate for governor said Friday he does not believe his having been disbarred for misusing his former offic…

April 27, 2013 12:00 am Comments

DuVal makes it official: He'll seek Democratic gubernatorial nod

Phoenix Democrat Fred DuVal made his run for governor official on Wednesday, saying the state is at a crossroads.

April 25, 2013 12:00 am Comments

Lawmakers to pony up for redistricting legal fees

PHOENIX - State lawmakers are about to give the Independent Redistricting Commission another $635,226 in tax dollars to continue to fight laws…

April 25, 2013 12:00 am Comments

McCain's popularity drops in latest poll

PHOENIX - A new poll suggests the state's senior senator may have worn out his welcome with Arizona voters.

April 25, 2013 12:00 am Comments

Melvin plans dark-horse run for GOP gubernatorial nomination

Melvin plans dark-horse run for GOP gubernatorial nomination

PHOENIX - Three-term state Sen. Al Melvin announced Monday he intends to run for governor this coming year.

April 23, 2013 12:00 am Comments

Horne could face challenger in GOP primary

PHOENIX - State Attorney General Tom Horne could have to fend off a bid to keep him from getting his own party's nomination for re-election.

April 23, 2013 12:00 am Comments

State Sen. Al Melvin to run for Arizona governor

State Sen. Al Melvin to run for Arizona governor

PHOENIX — Three-term state Sen. Al Melvin announced this afternoon he intends to run for governor this coming year.

April 22, 2013 1:56 pm Comments

GOP defections kill bill to change recall elections

PHOENIX - A plan to revamp the state's recall laws for all future elections fell apart Thursday when some Republican senators broke party ranks.

April 19, 2013 12:00 am Comments

Arizona measures on early voting, ballot delivery opposed

PHOENIX - Some groups are threatening to sue if lawmakers adopt new restrictions on early voting and who can take someone else's ballot to the…

April 16, 2013 12:00 am Comments

Bill ending all limits on donating in Arizona elections is sent to Brewer

PHOENIX - Saying they are protecting the First Amendment rights of donors, the Republican-controlled state Senate voted Tuesday to remove all …

April 10, 2013 12:00 am Comments

Districts force Barber, Kirkpatrick to buck Dems

Districts force Barber, Kirkpatrick to buck Dems

WASHINGTON - Arizona Reps. Ron Barber and Ann Kirkpatrick touted their designation last week as being among the Democrats most likely to buck …

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Arizona redistricting challenge heads to US court today

PHOENIX - Republican interests head to federal court today hoping to realign the state's legislative districts more to their liking.

March 25, 2013 12:00 am Comments

Changes in initiative rules are considered

PHOENIX - State lawmakers are moving to put additional hurdles in the path of those who want to bypass the Legislature through initiatives. Bu…

March 22, 2013 12:00 am Comments

Judge backs voter list of 2 big parties

State lawmakers are free to provide special spots on voter registration forms to Democrats and Republicans that are not offered to other polit…

March 21, 2013 12:00 am Comments

Arizona judge tosses charges that Horne, aide broke campaign-finance laws

Arizona judge tosses charges that Horne, aide broke campaign-finance laws

PHOENIX - An administrative law judge on Tuesday threw out charges that Attorney General Tom Horne and an aide violated state campaign finance…

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Sahuarita mayor: Future is bright

January 30, 2013 12:00 am Comments

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