In the News
Mar 2, 2011
The Independent Redistricting Commission is ready to begin its mission of redrawing the state's political boundaries now that it has a chairwoman.
Dec 3, 2010
Arizona stopped financing certain transplant operations under the state’s version of Medicaid. Many doctors say the decision amounts to a death sentence for some low-income patients.
Nov 30, 2010
In truth, the DREAM Act provides a shot at legal status for undocumented children who grew up saluting the American flag.
Nov 22, 2010
The world’s nuclear wannabes, starting with Iran, should send a thank you note to Senator Jon Kyl.
Nov 22, 2010
When the Legislature eliminated coverage for some organ transplants under AHCCCS, it was a line on a budget. When a desperately ill man was denied a liver transplant, we saw the life-and-death stakes of that decision.
Nov 17, 2010
A Laveen liver-disease patient missed his opportunity for an organ transplant Tuesday, becoming the most dire example yet of an Arizonan denied life-saving medical care because of budget cuts to the state's health-care system for the poor.
Nov 10, 2010
It's official: Republicans won. No more blaming the previous governor. No more blaming the current president. Republicans now have control over state government. Period.
Nov 8, 2010
Rep. Raul Grijalva won re-election to a fifth term in southern Arizona's 7th Congressional District, vote tallies released Thursday show.
Nov 8, 2010
Rep. Gabrielle Giffords fought off a strong challenge from Republican Jesse Kelly to win re-election to a third term representing Arizona's 8th Congressional District.
Nov 8, 2010
U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords will continue to represent Southern Arizona in Congress after new voter totals Friday showed her lead over Republican Jesse Kelly continuing to hold.
Nov 8, 2010
In Arizona, Republican Party Chairman Randy Pullen said that while his party has strengthened its control of the policy agenda, Republicans need to produce results. How the budget is brought into balance will be a tricky calculus, as Republicans have said cuts to education and health care are inevitable, even as they acknowledge that those programs are popular with the public.
Nov 8, 2010
Republicans should greet their monumental victory at the national level with cautious optimism.
Arizona Republicans should greet their monumental victory at the state level with deep foreboding.
Oct 25, 2010
Democrat Gabrielle Giffords has been our Congressional District 8 representative through probably one of the more economically difficult times in this nation’s history.
Oct 25, 2010
Terry Goddard possesses the experience, wisdom and mettle required to lead Arizona through its ongoing economic crisis. He is an effective, decisive leader who has protected Arizonans and successfully promoted economic growth.
Oct 25, 2010
The voter asked if Kelly, if elected, would he help pass a law that would allow the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and other government agencies to shut down companies that have too many safety violations, such as the companies that allowed millions of eggs that sickened people to be sold to the public. Kelly responded that he doesn’t “believe what we’re lacking right now is more regulations on companies,” complaining that “you could probably spit on the grass and get arrested by the federal government by now.”
Oct 25, 2010
Gabrielle Giffords is a fierce advocate for Southern Arizona, holds substantive, common-sense views and has demonstrated courage and independence during her two terms in Congress.
