Arizona Laws

The number of Arizonans who are registered to vote is falling, but independent voters are gaining ground.

Owen “Buz” Mills is hoping the mystery that generated so much interest in his gubernatorial campaign will now give way to support for a candidate who can apply the lessons of the business world to a state government he believes is badly in need of strong leadership.

Some of Tombstone’s most famous gun fighters, including the Earps, Doc Holliday, Billy Claiborne and Johnny Ringo all patronized Hafford Saloon, which became one of the most popular watering holes in Tombstone. But the establishment is notable for another reason entirely.

“I want to thank each of you who have chosen not to challenge me in the Republican primary this year.” – Secretary of State Ken Bennett, speaking at the Arizona Republican Party’s annual convention.

As Robert Merry notes in his book “A Country of Vast Designs,” President Andrew Jackson wrote in an 1832 veto letter, “In the full enjoyment of … the fruits of superior industry, economy, and virtue, every man is equally entitled to protection by law; but when the laws undertake to add to these natural and [...]

Political consultant Chuck Coughlin was recently recognized in an issue for having some “juice.” But what accompanied the kudos was a snide, anonymous comment that his achievement was “accidental.” The quote offered other gratuitous criticism too.

Based on unofficial estimates, the state missed out on more than $100 million in tax collections last year because the Legislature’s cutbacks forced the Arizona Department of Revenue to lay off hundreds of employees, including auditors and tax collectors.

Republicans and Democrats couldn’t be farther apart on the issues of corporate taxes and job creation.

Resignations of veteran legislators in order to run for Congress will mean losing institutional knowledge, particularly of the budget process, at a time when that acumen is most needed.

A House panel has approved a bill that would prevent cities, counties and police departments from prohibiting law enforcement officers from enforcing federal immigration laws.