State Sen. Paula Aboud ended her run for Congress, and issued a statement Friday endorsing Ron Barber for the new CD 2 seat.... Read more»
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Ron Barber, the ex-Gabrielle Giffords aide who’s seeking to fill her seat in the upcoming special election, said Monday that he’ll run for Congress again in the fall election in the Second Congressional District.... Read more»2
Democratic state legislator Steve Farley announced his bid for the newly created CD2 seat this fall. He joins state Rep. Matt Heinz and state Sen. Paula Aboud in the August primary to see who will take up the mantle of U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords in Southeastern Arizona’s new congressional district.... Read more»
State Rep. Steve Farley is set to announce that he’s seeking the Democratic nomination in Congressional District 2. He will join state Rep. Matt Heinz and state Sen. Paula Aboud in the August primary to see who will take up the mantle of U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords.... Read more»
The battle to control abortion access rages within the Arizona Legislature and some critics charge that bills under consideration unfairly target rural, poor women and could leave them and their families without crucial health services.... Read more»
Pinal County Sheriff Paul Babeu’s weekend confirmation that he is gay makes him the fourth openly gay or bisexual candidate seeking a congressional seat in Arizona this year. (with video)... Read more»2
Here’s a look at the envelopes and paper bags full of money from Christmases, ahem, elections, past and present; and what what it’s cost to win a seat in the big House on the Hill, in the CD8 and CD2 elections.... Read more»3
Ron Barber, the former district director for U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, said Thursday that he will run to fill the seat vacated by the congresswoman. Giffords is backing his run, and he has not yet decided whether to run in the fall CD2 election. (with video)... Read more»2
While many Southern Arizona Democrats wait on tenterhooks for the official word that Ron Barber is running to replace Gabrielle Giffords, state Rep. Matt Heinz is moving ahead with his run for the vacant seat. He released a campaign video Wednesday.... Read more»
Today on Buckmaster - We start things off with state Rep. Matt Heinz, Democratic candidate for CD 8. Also, Paul Hartner of the Tucson Gem and Mineral Society. Next, the CEO Interview Series presented by TREO spotlights Michael Hammond, president of PICOR. Plus, Tucson Mayor Jonathan Rothschild previews his upcoming State of the City address.... Read more»
Ron Barber, an aide to U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords who was wounded in the Jan. 8 shooting, is likely to receive the former congresswoman’s endorsement to run as a caretaker candidate. Plus, no nod for Lisa Lovallo or Nan Walden.... Read more»
Jesse Kelly is running to fill the congressional seat left vacant by the resignation of U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, he announced Friday. Pushing a 10 percent flat tax, he said will run in both the upcoming special election, and the CD2 election in the fall. (with video)... Read more»4
While the Democrats continue to jockey behind the scenes to determine who should be given the nod to succeed the retired Gabrielle Giffords, one party member has stepped into the race: state Rep. Matt Heinz.... Read more»1
Anticipating a day when Arizona becomes a leader in producing algae for biofuel, a Tucson lawmaker is pushing to have algae farms and related facilities defined — and taxed — like any corn field or packing plant.... Read more»
In Arizona, 13 percent of vehicle fatalities involve motorcycle riders, but those riders only account for 2 percent of registered vehicles. ... Read more»
Restoring hospice care to Medicaid-covered services in Arizona would provide better and more cost-effective care for dying patients, a Tucson lawmaker said.... Read more»
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