Corporation Commission: Jim O’Connor looks to stand up to utilities companies

Jim O’Connor says that over his 20 years in Arizona, he has seen utilities become more and more expensive. He wants to rely on his extensive experience in the investment and securities industries to be an effective commissioner for the people.


Corporation Commission: Eric Sloan wants a ‘fair deal’ for Arizona ratepayers

After watching the Arizona Corporation Commission approve continuous rate increases, Eric Sloan wants to be elected to the commission to protect Arizonans and give them a fair deal.


Corporation Commission: Bill Mundell aims to make Arizona solar capital of the world

William “Bill” Mundell wants to stop unjustified APS rate increases and end corruption within the Arizona Corporation Commission. He also wants to make Arizona the solar capital of the world.


Corporation Commission: Anna Tovar wants to ensure renewable energy is affordable

Moving Arizona to clean, renewable energy and creating healthier environments statewide is a goal of Anna Tovar, the Tolleson mayor who is running for the Arizona Corporation Commission.


Corporation Commission: Shea Stanfield hopes to turn Arizona blue and green

Democrat Shea Stanfield wants to root out dark money and implement greener policies if elected to the Arizona Corporation Commission.


7 common mistakes to avoid when voting (no, don’t mail that ballot)

PHOENIX – Voters tend to overlook a few things when filling out ballots. Common mistakes are waiting too late to mail the ballot, using a fake drop box, missing or mismatched signatures, overvoting and using the wrong color ink.


As COVID-19 cases surge anew, some towns lift mask mandates

WASHINGTON - Payson Mayor Tom Morrisey thinks mask-wearing is one of the best ways to stop COVID-19 - but he doesn't want to force residents to do it. Payson is one of a number of towns that lifted mask mandates recently, despite a surge in cases statewide.


Arizona’s status as a toss-up gives voters clout, draws Trump, Harris

WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump and Democratic vice presidential nominee Kamala Harris were back stumping in Arizona Wednesday, evidence of what one report calls the high "voter power" of residents of the swing state.


Voters at Gila River Arena among million-plus in county to cast early ballots

PHOENIX - More than a million voters in Maricopa County have cast early ballots. Some were at Gila River Arena.


#ChalkTheVote: Arizona families hit the sidewalks to encourage voting

PHOENIX – #ChalkTheVote is an effort to get families across the nation to write messages on sidewalks to encourage neighbors to vote. Nearly 300 families in Arizona have participated so far.


Air Trump: Cost of trips to campaign events still hard to pin down

WASHINGTON - When Air Force One touches down Wednesday for two Trump campaign stops in Arizona, it will be the jet's 20th campaign trip in eight days. But watchdog groups say it is very difficult to find out how much of the travel bill taxpayers are being stuck with.


Arizona senators split as divided Senate puts Barrett on Supreme Court

WASHINGTON - Arizona conservative groups hailed the confirmation of "capable, brilliant" Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court, after a rushed vote Monday that split the Senate along party lines.