http://www.azfamily.com/news/politics RSS Feed for AZ Family - News - Politics en-us Thu, 23 May 2013 13:33:49 GMT 2013-05-23T13:33:49Z en-us http://www.azfamily.com/news/politics/Brewer-bill-signing-halt-stays-after-vote-208246601.html Gov. Jan Brewer is refusing to begin signing bills passed by the Legislature again even though the Arizona Senate has passed a budget that includes the Medicaid expansion she's demanding in return for her signature, her spokesman said. Tue, 21 May 2013 02:11:49 GMT http://www.azfamily.com/news/politics/Brewer-bill-signing-halt-stays-after-vote-208246601.html 2013-05-21T02:11:49Z http://www.azfamily.com/news/politics/208540511.html WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama says music is often one place where people turn during trying times, both for comfort and for inspiration. Thu, 23 May 2013 12:04:59 GMT http://www.azfamily.com/news/politics/208540511.html 2013-05-23T12:04:59Z http://www.azfamily.com/news/politics/208615131.html NEW YORK (AP) — Anthony Weiner (WEE'-nur) got a supportive reception during his first appearance in his New York City mayoral campaign. Thu, 23 May 2013 13:33:49 GMT http://www.azfamily.com/news/politics/208615131.html 2013-05-23T13:33:49Z http://www.azfamily.com/news/politics/208451421.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles Mayor-elect Eric Garcetti says he's going to focus like a "laser beam" on the economy when he takes office July 1. Thu, 23 May 2013 06:03:16 GMT http://www.azfamily.com/news/politics/208451421.html 2013-05-23T06:03:16Z http://www.azfamily.com/news/politics/208540831.html MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker is gearing up for re-election next year. But the Republican's actions suggest he might be seeking a much bigger prize — the presidency in 2016. Wed, 22 May 2013 20:04:42 GMT http://www.azfamily.com/news/politics/208540831.html 2013-05-22T20:04:42Z http://www.azfamily.com/news/politics/208520111.html SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — GOP candidate wins state Senate seat in San Joaquin Valley, trimming Democrats' supermajority. Wed, 22 May 2013 18:04:52 GMT http://www.azfamily.com/news/politics/208520111.html 2013-05-22T18:04:52Z http://www.azfamily.com/news/politics/208480821.html BISBEE, Ariz. (AP) — The Bisbee City Council is moving forward with a revised version of an ordinance that would legalize civil unions for same-sex couples. Wed, 22 May 2013 18:04:10 GMT http://www.azfamily.com/news/politics/208480821.html 2013-05-22T18:04:10Z http://www.azfamily.com/news/politics/208279381.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — An early count of mail-in ballots is pointing to a close race for Los Angeles mayor. Wed, 22 May 2013 12:05:53 GMT http://www.azfamily.com/news/politics/208279381.html 2013-05-22T12:05:53Z http://www.azfamily.com/news/politics/208396941.html SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The lone Republican and a Democrat favored by party leaders were leading a field of five candidates in a hotly contested Central Valley state Senate contest in early returns Tuesday. Wed, 22 May 2013 12:03:51 GMT http://www.azfamily.com/news/politics/208396941.html 2013-05-22T12:03:51Z http://www.azfamily.com/news/politics/Politics-Unplugged--POST-IT-83073507.html We want to know what you think. Post your comments, thoughts, requests, and rants. Mon, 17 Sep 2012 17:11:16 GMT http://www.azfamily.com/news/politics/Politics-Unplugged--POST-IT-83073507.html 2012-09-17T17:11:16Z