Politics and Government

Yuma supervisors choose Brian Fernandez for Southern Arizona legislative seat

Nov 22, 2021 The Democrat will take the seat previously occupied by his mother, Charlene Fernandez, representing parts of Yuma and Tucson.

Campaign to repeal new flat tax has enough petition signatures for statewide vote

Nov 19, 2021 The repeal would be Proposition 307 on the ballot, but it faces legal challenge.

Cochise supervisors pick Benson city councilor for legislative seat

Nov 19, 2021 Lupe Diaz will represent District 14, which stretches from Vail across Cochise County to Graham and Greenlee counties.

Pima County administrator out of hospital, recovering after crash

Nov 18, 2021 Chuck Huckelberry was critically injured when a car struck his bicycle last month.

Rep. Gosar is censured over an anime video showing him killing AOC

Nov 17, 2021 The vote was mostly along party lines.

Fired Senate staffer awarded millions in discrimination suit

Nov 12, 2021 The aide said she was fired from her job as a policy adviser for state Senate Democrats because of discrimination based on her race and gender.

Court sides with newspaper over Arizona audit public records

Nov 10, 2021 In a 3-0 ruling, the judges reiterated the court’s earlier ruling that Cyber Ninjas records are subject to the public records law.

Tucson votes down proposal to raise pay for mayor, council

Nov 8, 2021 A final tally shows turnout in the election was around 32%.

What does Arizona get out of the infrastructure bill?

Nov 8, 2021 State is in line to get billions for highways, broadband and more.

State judge will decide if voters can repeal new 'flat tax'

Nov 5, 2021 Separate referendum on new tax law fell short of signatures needed to qualify for the ballot.

Tucson election ends with a sweep for Democrats and a higher minimum wage

Nov 5, 2021 The Buzz examines the results of the city’s election and what the process could mean for the future of the city’s politics.

Unsafe lane change led to crash that hurt Pima County administrator

Nov 4, 2021 The car driver was cited for causing an accident resulting in serious physical injury and making an unsafe lane change.

Reps. Fernandez, Friese resigning from Legislature

Nov 4, 2021 President Biden has tapped Fernandez for a post in the USDA.

Tucson voters decide on minimum wage, city council members

Nov 2, 2021 Dahl elected as Kozachik, Fimbres sails to reelection.

Arizona Senate chief who led election audit retiring in 2023

Nov 1, 2021 Senate President Karen Fann said in a statement Monday that she will retire.

Arizona AG questions former Maricopa County election official

Nov 1, 2021 Former Maricopa County Recorder Adrian Fontes says he was questioned by investigators from Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich’s office about the 2020 election.

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