Arizona Senate committee approves bill to scrap early voting
Absentee voting would be limited to a narrow set of circumstances.
Is it time Arizona got a lieutenant governor? Voters could decide
A House committee advanced a proposal Wednesday to create a position for lieutenant governor.
New interest in an obscure political office at the base of Arizona’s GOP
Arizona lawmakers face a backlash after scrapping elections this year for precinct committeemen. What is driving new interest in the post?
Tucson city council plans return to in-person meetings
Witnesses for public hearings will be allowed to testify remotely and seating for the public will be limited.
Can your legislator block you on Twitter?
Public officials have used social media platforms to announce policies, share important information and shut out the constituents they do not like.
First Lady Jill Biden will be in Arizona this week
The White House says First Lady Jill Biden will be in Arizona this week to highlight job training and cancer treatment programs.
Townsend, not endorsed by Trump, quits House race in Southern Arizona
The Republican legislator was running for the new 6th Congressional District, which would include part of Tucson.
No Senate run for Gov. Ducey, blow to GOP recruiting
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey has notified Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell that he won't enter the state’s high-profile Senate contest.
Arizona Republican who backs white nationalism is censured
Pressure mounted within the GOP this week after Sen. Rogers said her political opponents should face a “newly built set of gallows.”
Arizona GOP sues to stop early voting
Lawsuit argues voting in person at a polling place on Election Day is the only constitutional way to vote in Arizona.
Kelly calls for more arms to Ukraine
Senator says U.S. should impose "maximum pressure" possible on Russian government and military.
Arizona House votes to raise bar for passing initiatives
House Concurrent Resolution 2015 would change the percent of the vote needed to pass an initiative from a simple majority to 60%.
David Bradley, former state Senate minority leader, dies at age 69
Navy veteran and licensed professional counselor represented Tucson.
State House committee approves bill to create new Arizona counties
Proposed law would split Maricopa County.
Giffords hospitalized in Tucson with appendicitis
The illness was announced Wednesday by the office of Giffords’ husband, U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly.
