Rio Nuevo OKs legal protections

Two former Rio Nuevo board members won't have to dig into their own pockets, even if a judge rules against them in a lawsuit filed by the developer of a now-defunct downtown hotel project.

Dem Kirkpatrick defeats Republican Paton in CD1, AP says

Flagstaff Democrat Ann Kirkpatrick has defeated Republican Jonathan Paton in Arizona's vast Congressional District 1, the Associated Press has concluded.

$1.2M spent in 1 day on CD1 campaigns

Even in the last days of voting, Arizona's Congressional District 1 continues to draw outside spending by the million.

Outside groups' CD1 spending surpasses $5M

Outside groups have spent more than $5 million on the race in Arizona's Congressional District 1, the most of any of the state's nine districts.

Political notebook: Why a square dance caller backs Kirkpatrick

Congressional candidate Ann Kirkpatrick's most recent financial filing is replete with donations from those you might expect: lawyers, doctors and Sedona business owners.

Paton outraises Kirkpatrick as CD1 campaign tightens up

Republican Jonathan Paton outraised Democrat Ann Kirkpatrick in the first half of October, in what may be another sign of his momentum in the Congressional District 1 race.

Fitz Blog:Paton and Kirkpatrick

Ann Kirkpatrick, a smart educated mom is tangling with Jonathan Paton over a seat in Congress. Kirkpatrick has been a prosecutor, a teacher and a congresswoman. Jonathan Paton has been a flack, a hack and Tucson’s Richard Nixon.

What Southern Arizona-specific issues will you champion in Congress?

Jonathan Paton

Paton on What Southern Arizona-specific issues will you champion in Congress?

What Southern Arizona-specific issues will you champion in Congress?

Endorsement: Congress District 1

The biggest challenge facing the federal government is to get spending and debt under control without eviscerating Social Security, Medicare and other safety nets.

CD1 debate provokes cheers, jeers

Ann Kirkpatrick

CD1 debate provokes cheers, jeers

Jonathan Paton

CD1 debate provokes cheers, jeers

A large crowd at the Congressional District 1 debate Monday night revived the raucous spirit of 2010 when the candidates discussed the inflammatory issue of health care.

Healthcare talk prompts cheers, jeers at CD1 debate

A large crowd at the Congressional District 1 debate Monday night revived the raucous spirit of 2010 when the candidates discussed the inflammatory issue of health care.

What is your economic plan to ensure US does not end up where Europe is today?

Jonathan Paton

Paton: What is your economic plan to ensure US does not end up where Europe is today?

Europe is in its dire fiscal position today because its governments are spending more money than they are taking in, and at the same time they are stifling job growth by placing undue burdens on small businesses.

Tea Party 'Conservative Cruze' set for Saturday

The Tucson Tea Party has scheduled its first big event in months with a ‘Conservative Cruze’ across the county Saturday.

Tues. primary was landslide zone

Last week's primary elections in Southern Arizona may go down in history as "Landslide Tuesday."

Vast CD 1 a geographic test

The race in Arizona's huge new Congressional District 1 looks like a classic regional campaign: It pits a Southern Arizona Republican, Jonathan Paton, against a Northern Arizona Democrat, Ann Kirkpatrick.

Paton and Kirkpatrick bounce back with wins

Ann Kirkpatrick: "We will be all over the district, talking about my economic vision for the district, which is a diversified, sustainable economy ... that includes educating our children and protecting our seniors."