Lawmakers hope to refinance unemployment insurance loan

Arizona legislators want to refinance a federal loan that kept the state’s unemployment fund afloat during the recession. 

Bill to make workers prove unemployment eligibility advances

A state Senate committee has passed a bill that would change the way workers apply for unemployment. 

Resolution to establish Arizona sovereignty up for Senate vote

A Senate vote is expected Monday on a resolution supporters say would establish state sovereignty.

Brewer outlines priorities for new legislative session

Governor Jan Brewer wants to expand medicaid, protect Arizona children, and make it easier for businesses to pay their taxes. The Governor outlined those and other priorities in her 2013 State of the State Address.

Flake campaign accused of voter suppression via robocall

A handful of Valley residents have accused Jeff Flake’s Senate campaign of trying to suppress Democratic voter turnout, but Flake says it’s much ado about a mistake. 

Senate candidates meet in first debate Wednesday

Republican Jeff Flake and Democrat Richard Carmona meet for their first debate Wednesday in the race to replace Arizona’s retiring U.S. Senator Jon Kyl. 

House Republicans vote to end loan guarantees for renewable energy projects

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a bill eliminating government loan guarantees for renewable energy projects, but the law isn’t likely to make it through the Senate. 

Senator Kyl to begin final Congressional session Monday

Congress returns to work this week after its month long August recess. 

McCain, Kyl endorse Jeff Flake for Senate

Jeff Flake’s campaign for Senate got a major boost today-- both of Arizona’s sitting Senators gave him their endorsement. 

Republican Primary for Senate heats up

Two experts talk about Arizona’s Republican Primary for Senate and the barbs exchanged between Jeff Flake and Wil Cardon.

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