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State Rep. Bradley won't be running for governor

07/08/2009 12:28 PM
Daniel Scarpinato

State Rep. David Bradley, D-Tucson, says he’s decided not to run for governor next year. But he is in the early stages of considering a bid for secretary of state, Arizona’s second-highest elected office.

Conservatives versus Jan Brewer

07/06/2009 10:22 AM
Daniel Scarpinato

As special session begins, not much love for Republican governor among the more conservative sectors of the Legislature

The never-ending story

06/29/2009 03:41 PM
Daniel Scarpinato

Already, this legislative session is the fourth longest since 1967 — and counting

Budget stalled

06/29/2009 12:09 PM
Daniel Scarpinato

Will Republicans find the votes to even get this budget out of committee. We wait.

Conservatives not on-board budget deal yet

06/29/2009 10:58 AM
Daniel Scarpinato

Answers illustrate that GOP leaders still have work to do in building support from key lawmakers

When to punt -- and when to swing

06/27/2009 04:05 PM
Daniel Scarpinato

Rep. John Kavanagh, chair of the House Appropriations Commitee, says there’s some issues voters should decide on, like marriage. Then there’s other “complicated” issues better left to the Legislature, like the governor’s tax increase.

Foul ball

06/27/2009 01:17 PM
Daniel Scarpinato

As a bill to refer a sales tax increase to Pima County voters for the purpose of building new baseball stadiums nears final approval, questions continue to pop up over how anti-tax Republicans can justify their support for the legislation.

Don't write to me from Argentina

06/26/2009 03:55 PM
Daniel Scarpinato

The day after South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford disappeared to Argentina, supporters of the Phoenix-based Goldwater Institute actually received a letter from the southern Republican. Not a postcard — a letter.

What happens if Democrats matter?

06/25/2009 04:46 PM
Daniel Scarpinato

The minority party has sat on the sidelines for the better part of this year’s legislative session. But what if Republicans end up needing them

No use crying over spilt milk

06/25/2009 11:14 AM
Daniel Scarpinato

We heard back from Rep. Steve Farley about his recollection that reporters were crying during a Monday morning press conference. But the “hardened” reporters he named say they were not crying

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Political reporter Daniel Scarpinato provides updates on the actions of lawmakers and behind-the-scenes tidbits on state and federal issues.

Got a question or a tip? Email Daniel at dscarpinato@azstarnet.com





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