Incumbent Ethan Orr Ousted in State House Race
Republican loses by 123 votes; Democrats Randy Friese, Victoria Steele prevail in Tucson's District 9.
LD 9: Democratic Newcomer Leads Over GOP Incumbent Orr
Randy Friese 247 votes ahead in race to represent Tucson; about 9K votes still need to be counted in Pima County.
METRO WEEK: What Impact Do Tucson Lawmakers Have on Arizona Legislature?
Two former legislators weigh in on changing influence of local politicians.
State Senate Races in Pima, Tucson Focus on Economic Growth
Legislators, political newcomers facing off for seats in Arizona's LD 2, 4, 10, 11.
Democrats Hope for Sweep in Southern Arizona Legislative Race
Say they want political newcomer Friese to replace Republican incumbent Orr in state House seat representing Tucson.
US Supreme Court Takes AZ Congressional Districting
GOP lawmakers say Independent Redistricting Commission usurps legislative authority by handling remapping.
Judge: State Must Immediately Pay Public Schools Nearly $317M
Hearing in October to also decide whether to reimburse back payments not provided in 2009 budget.
GOP LD 11 House Race Focuses on Taxes, Land Use, Education
Two political newcomers, one former state Legislature administrative staff member.
Southern AZ State Senate Primary Features 2 Contested Races
2 GOP candidates seek District 11 seat; longtime Democratic lawmaker Cajero Bedford faces party challenge.
AZ Week: Foster Parents, Child Advocates Demand Better System
Brewer signs 2 overhaul bills establishing department to replace CPS; years of crisis mode operation drove issue.
UPDATE: Brewer Signs Child Welfare Overhaul Bills
Legislature finalized approval earlier today; legislation creates Dept. of Child Safety, gives it about $827M in funding.
CPS Special Legislative Session Begins
House Speaker Andy Tobin told his chamber he expects committee votes on the proposals Wednesday and final votes Thursday.
Special Legislative Session Next Week to Debate CPS Reform Bill
Legislation establishes the Department of Child Safety, provides funding; Brewer abolished state CPS earlier this new amid more than 6,500 un-investigated cases.
Brewer Appeals Ruling Allowing Medicaid Lawsuit
Gov. Jan Brewer and AHCCCS director petitioned the Arizona Supreme Court to look into recent appellate court decision regarding state's motion to dismiss such suit.
CPS Reform Work Begins at AZ Capitol
Lawmakers are meeting with staff to draft legislation to create a new child welfare agency.
