Arizona Democratic Lawmaker Pleads Guilty to Misusing Food Stamps

Arizona Democratic lawmaker Cecilia Velasquez pleaded guilty on Tuesday to one misdemeanor count of misusing food stamps, despite previous denials and accusations of a “political witch hunt.” Velasquez, one of two State Representatives for Legislative District 29 in Litchfield Park,  originally pleaded not guilty back in June, when she was…

Ducey Appointee David Farca Sued for Fraud

When Governor Doug Ducey announced his appointment of David Farca to lead the Arizona-Mexico Commission last year, he attributed his choice to Farca’s “exceptional entrepreneurial experience.” But records in an ongoing lawsuit in Maricopa County Superior Court against Farca and ToH Design Studio, his Scottsdale interior-design and furnishings company, put a negative…

Five Places to Watch the Final Presidential Debate in Metro Phoenix

Take a deep breath. The end of what may be the strangest, most unpredictable election season in all of American history is in sight, people! Tonight marks one of the final milestones: the third presidential debate.  Chris Wallace of Fox News will moderate, which should make for some very interesting…

Latino Turnout May Decide Presidential Race in Arizona This Year

In this year’s presidential election, some are saying the Republican-tilting state of Arizona could go Democrat for the first time in two decades — and that Latino voters will play a key role in whether that happens. Latinos make up 22 percent of Arizona’s eligible voters, and most lean Democratic. They usually…