Politics and Government

Possibility of Arizona Governorship Shapes Secretary of State's Race

Oct 15, 2014 Federal appointments, impeachment, criminal convictions have led to gubernatorial vacancies; Goddard, Reagan say they'd be ready to move up if needed.

Border Policies, Reviving Economy at Center of Arizona's CD 3 Forum

Oct 14, 2014 Democratic incumbent Grijalva, Republican challenger Saucedo Mercer faced off for first time in 2014 general election campaign.

Parties File Settlement Agreement in Arizona Prisons Health Care Suit

Oct 14, 2014 ACLU officials say federal court case will lead to improved health care, mental health treatment for inmates in solitary.

Schools Superintendent Race Focuses on Common Core

Oct 14, 2014 Candidates are opposites on implementation of rigorous teaching standards in Arizona.

Secretary of State Bennett Says Goddard Ad Makes False Claims

Oct 13, 2014 Accuses Democrat of exaggerating amount of money local governments spent to implement dual-track voting system.

Bickering, Bitterness Mark Attorney General's Race

Oct 13, 2014 Democrat Rotellini, Republican Brnovich working to define themselves for votes.

AZ WEEK: Third-Party Governor Candidates Take on Economy, Immigration

Oct 10, 2014 Libertarian Hess, Americans Elect Mealer voice business, economic plans to help with undocumented migration, pull state from recession brink.

METRO WEEK: CD 2 Rematch Highlights Border Policy Differences

Oct 10, 2014 McSally pushes for improved guest worker visas, Barber advocates crack-down on employers hiring illegally.

2nd Congressional District Seat May Be Up to Convincing Independents

Oct 10, 2014 Rematch between Democrat Barber, Republican McSally could come down to who is seen as more politically moderate.

Early Voting: Contentious Issue Between Democrats, Republicans

Oct 9, 2014 Method is also changing way politicians campaign; thousands of ballots mailed to Pima County residents today.

Barber, McSally Point Fingers at Partisanship in Forum

Oct 8, 2014 Sparks fly as Dem incumbent, GOP challenger face off for first time in campaign for 2nd Congressional District.

Corporation Commission Race Centers on Role of State's Largest Utility

Oct 8, 2014 Democratic candidates say APS has poured $2M in support of Republican duo; GOP candidates deny involvement.

Healthcare Reform Remains a Top Issue in CD1

Oct 7, 2014 Democratic incumbent Kirkpatrick says Obamacare has benefited rural areas; Republican Tobin says it's bankrupting state.

Teacher Sexually Assaulted in Prison Classroom Sues State

Oct 7, 2014 Says Arizona should be blamed for not providing proper security for staff, mental screening of inmates.

Next Governor Could Come Down to Votes for Third-Party Candidate

Oct 6, 2014 Support for Libertarian Hess may make a difference in close race between Republican Ducey, Democrat DuVal.

METRO WEEK: CD1's Kirkpatrick, Tobin Differ on Funding Priorities

Oct 3, 2014 Immigration, state, federal budget, party allegiance among differences in Northern Tucson-metro district.

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