Over the weekend I was elected Chair of the Arizona Democratic Party. I am the first woman and first Hispanic Chair the Party has ever elected – and I’m hoping that symbolism will help us move our Party in a new direction that modernizes our approach and wins more elections. Some of you may know me from my time as … Read More

PHOENIX — ProgressNow Arizona has hit for the cycle in January, establishing the year-old organization as the go-to progressive voice holding elected leaders accountable in several television, print and radio interviews on the state’s biggest political stories. Executive Director Robbie Sherwood has provided commentary in response to Gov. Doug Ducey’s inaugural speech, led a massive press conference and rally pushing … Read More

Friend, Just over three years ago, I was sworn in as Mayor of Phoenix and fully focused on getting to work on moving this city forward — just as you entrusted me to do. I grew up here and I love this city. I’ve seen Phoenix grow into a major American city. And yet, Phoenix still has so many unique … Read More

(Phoenix, AZ) With the new year begins a new era in the Arizona Attorney General’s Office. Attorney General-elect Mark Brnovich added three more staff members as he prepares to take office on Monday.  Zora Manjencich will join the Attorney General’s Office as the Assistant Chief of the Child Safety Division. Manjencich spent nine years at the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office … Read More

(Phoenix, AZ) Attorney General-elect Mark Brnovich’s administration continues to gain momentum as he added three key members to his staff this week. Brnovich will assume office January 5, 2015. John Johnson joins Brnovich’s team as the Division Chief of the Child and Family Protection Division, Leslie Welch will serve as Director of Operations, and Kristen Keogh takes the role of … Read More

Scottsdale – Arizona’s 20th Secretary of State Michele Reagan has announced the members of her incoming administration. The new leadership team consists of Lee Miller as Deputy Secretary of State, Eric Spencer as State Election Director, Liz Atkinson as CFO and Matt Roberts as Director of Communications. “It was important to me and my transition team to place highly-regarded and … Read More

PHOENIX – Evan Wyloge, an award-winning investigative reporter and new media specialist, is joining the staff of the Arizona Center for Investigative Reporting as a senior reporter. This marks a significant milestone for AZCIR as it works to establish the nonprofit investigative newsroom as a hub for accountability journalism in Arizona. Wyloge joins the Center from the Arizona Capitol Times … Read More

From the National Journal by By Andrea Drusch The conservative groups that brought down Senate incumbents and other moderate Republicans running for office in 2010 and 2012 primaries had relatively little success in 2014. But the next election comes with an opportunity to take a second swing at a big nemesis, one who stands apart from any other Republican senators … Read More

Phoenix, AZ – Earlier this week, Secretary of State-elect Michele Reagan announced former Arizona Secretary of State Betsey Bayless as the Chairwoman of her transition team. Michele and Betsey have finalized the transition team that will provide counsel and direction as Michele prepares for the next two months before officially assuming the role of Secretary of State in January. Transition … Read More

Phoenix, AZ – Today, Arizona Secretary of State-elect Michele Reagan announced Betsey Bayless will chair her transition team. Bayless, who has a public service career spanning forty years in Arizona, served as Arizona’s Secretary of State from 1997 to 2003. “For many years, I have been a staunch supporter of Michele Reagan and I am proud to support her in … Read More