Tucson Councilman Kozachik dumps Republican party

The Tucson city council has lost its lone Republican member.

GOP selects Biggs as Senate president

PHOENIX - A smaller Republican majority in the Arizona Senate ousted incumbent President Steve Pierce of Prescott on Friday, replacing him with Andy Biggs of Gilbert.

GOP fund causing internal squabble

The longstanding conflict between conservative and moderate Republicans is erupting in Southern Arizona, as some GOP candidates complain they've been abandoned by the party's "Victory Fund."

Josh Brodesky: Manning House opens door to Rio Nuevo's wild ways

Why is Rio Nuevo so interested in the Manning House?

Rio Nuevo board passes $11 million budget

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Rio Nuevo board passes $11 million budget

Despite being together less than a month, the reconstituted Rio Nuevo board managed to pass budget of just over $11 million Friday.

McCusker: No conspiracy in Rio Nuevo appointment

In my mailbox Tuesday was a letter from Senate President Steve Pierce appointing me to the Rio Nuevo board. This is not a position I sought but certainly not one I would shy away from either, given my position downtown and desire to see our core revitalized.

2 Rio Nuevo board members forced out

Two key Rio Nuevo board members have been removed, bringing more changes to the downtown development entity.

Fitz:E-mails

Recently we’ve seen stories of lawmakers behaving badly when it comes to responding to constituent mail in a civil manner. If you have had a similar experience email your exchange to me at tooner@azstarnet.com.