Many states feud with the federal government. But Arizona has become something of a poster child of late.... Read more»
Tucson-area law enforcement officials added to the pile of briefs filed with the Supreme Court this week opposing Arizona’s SB 1070. Villaseñor and Dupnik joined ex-state Attorneys General Woods and Goddard, along with Grijalva and dozens of others in asking the court to strike down the law.... Read more»1
Arizona, like most states, tends to initiate reforms after scandals. The state may need more good government laws: Arizona landed 27th with a grade of D+ and a numerical score of 68 in rankings by the State Integrity Investigation.... Read more»1
When Gov. Jan Brewer asked private donors last year to help pay legal fees to defend the state and its controversial SB 1070 immigration law against lawsuits, thousands of Arizonans responded. And so did thousands of people from other states. And other territories and other countries.... Read more»2
Victoria Maizes of the University of Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine stopped by to break down the benefits of organic foods. Plus, mine shafts, Bruce Dusenberry and Terry Goddard.... Read more»
Arizona Democrats favor U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords as their nominee to fill the Senate seat being vacated by Jon Kyl. For Republicans, former Alaska governor Sarah Palin is their top choice as a Senate candidate.... Read more»1
A state senator wants stiffer penalties for owners or renters of properties that are used for drop houses, saying it would make them more likely to turn against leaders of smuggling rings.... Read more»
It’s mostly illegal to import foreign-made assault weapons, but Century Arms has found a way to legally market these guns in the U.S. Many make their way south, to be used by Mexican drug cartels.... Read more»1
In CD 7, Rep. Raul Grijalva has widened his lead over Republican challenger Ruth McClung, and is now leading by 6,000 votes, virtually guaranteeing a victory. Democratic Rep. Gabrielle Giffords now holds a 3,000 vote lead over GOP challenger Jesse Kelly in a tight CD 8 race.... Read more»
Chuck Coughlin, Gov. Jan Brewer’s campaign manager, removed a link Wednesday to a 20-year-old court document that contains rumors that Attorney General Terry Goddard is gay. Goddard, who is married and has a young son, gave a succinct answer when asked Tuesday if he is gay: “No.”... Read more»
Updated: Gov. Brewer’s top advisor added to the swirl of gossip in the governor’s race, saying that reporters should question Terry Goddard’s sexuality. A gay rights group said it was “outrageous gay-baiting” by a “grown up bully,” and Brewer told Chuck Coughlin to “move on.” Goddard said he’s not gay, and called the topic a diversion.... Read more»1
Incumbent Gov. Jan Brewer’s lead over challenger Terry Goddard has slipped to just 3 points in a new Rocky Mountain Poll. More than one in five — 21 percent — are still undecided, said the survey.... Read more»
The race between Republican Governor Jan Brewer and Democratic challenger Terry Goddard has grown a bit tighter, according to a new poll. But Brewer, seeking election in her own right, still has a 55-39 percent lead over the current state attorney general.... Read more»
Mayor Octavio Garcia Von Borstel, 29, of Nogales, Ariz., has been indicted and arrested on multiple charges including bribery, theft, fraud and money laundering, Attorney General Terry Goddard announced Tuesday.... Read more»
Silence may well be golden in the Arizona governor’s race. Following her fumbling performance in last week’s debate, Gov. Jan Brewer has jumped a few points with the voters, according to a conservative pollster.... Read more»
It’s like a Zen koan: if a governor joins a debate, but doesn’t say anything, is she debating?... Read more»
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