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John Nelson

  • Blogs

    April 13, 2012

    Here's the List of Arizona State Senators Who Didn't Want to Ban Lawmakers From Getting Free Tickets to Special Events

    Last year, people were creating a stink after it was discovered that some Arizona legislators got tickets and trips to sporting events thanks to the Fiesta Bowl.Maricopa County Attorney Bill Montgomery explained in December that none of the politicos would face charges, saying prosecutors were ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 5, 2012

    Sylvia Allen, Wingnut Tinfoil Hat-Wearer, Ekes Out 22 Percent Approval Rating in Her New District

    Know what the best part of this new poll released by Arizona Working Families is? The lowest ranked legislator of those mentioned in the survey was none other than crackpot Republican state Senator Sylvia Allen.Allen, who currently represents Legislative District 5, scored a measly 22 percent favora ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 12, 2011

    Greg Stanton, Phoenix Mayoral Candidate, Gets Support of Former Mayor Skip Rimsza

    commercialappeal.com​In the battle of endorsements by former mayors of future mayor-wannabe's, it looks like it's Greg Stanton 2, Wes Gullett 1-ish.It would be 2 if you include someone who only served as mayor for 10 days. Gullett has been endorsed by former Phoenix mayors Paul Johnson and John Ne ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 10, 2011

    Mark Spencer's PLEA Backstabs Own Members

    Mark Spencer, betraying PLEA members one endorsement at a timeWhat would you call law enforcement union leaders who claim to battle for their members' public benefits during tough economic times, while handing out endorsements to lawmakers hell-bent on wiping out those benefits for good?Hypocrites? ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 28, 2010

    State Senator Russell Pearce's Lawsuit to Derail West Valley Casino Tossed By Courts

    Russell Pearce ​U.S. District Court Judge David G. Campbell has denied an attempt by Senator Russell Pearce to join a lawsuit filed by the City of Glendale and the Gila River Indian Community against the Department of the Interior.Glendale and the Gila are suing the Interior Department ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 26, 2009

    Governor Brewer's Campaign Manager: Too Many Spending Cuts May Mean Election Probs for Republicans; Says "Temporary" Tax Needed

    An interesting little spat is brewing over at the right-wing Sonoran Alliance blog, where our favorite, furry whipping post, the anonymous "Chewie," has upset the elephant cart.Chewie has inside info, supposedly, that Governor Jan Brewer's campaign manager, lobbyist and public relations expert Chuck ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 10, 2006

    A Real Nowhere Man

    An interesting little spat is brewing over at the right-wing Sonoran Alliance blog, where our favorite, furry whipping post, the anonymous "Chewie," has upset the elephant cart.Chewie has inside info, supposedly, that Governor Jan Brewer's campaign manager, lobbyist and public relations expert Chuck ... More >>

  • News

    March 23, 2006

    Soiled Hands

    It's no surprise that builders take shortcuts to make money. What might shock you: Government officials -- from regulators to legislators -- do little to stop them

  • News

    June 23, 2005

    No Go for LoDo

    One of Phoenix's first major art venues sees its last days

  • Culture

    March 17, 2005

    Shabby Chic

    Giving Phoenix the full Nelson

  • News

    March 3, 2005

    State of the Art

    If you paint it, they will come. Then what?

  • Calendar

    November 11, 2004

    This Week's Day-by-Day Picks

    If you paint it, they will come. Then what?

  • Calendar

    February 12, 2004

    Full Nelson

    Commonplace objects become art in new exhibit

  • Culture

    February 12, 2004

    Scottsdale Stroll

    Stone "caskets" and funky little bald men on First Thursday

  • News

    September 2, 1999

    Proposition ZZZZZZ

    A Phoenix voter's guide -- in the unlikely event you decide to vote

  • News

    March 18, 1999

    Civil Libertines

    The battle over Phoenix's groundbreaking sex-club ban moves into federal court

  • News

    December 31, 1998

    Moral Sex

    City Hall Puritans crack down on sex businesses. Expect the courts to decide if the new laws are constitutional.

  • News

    January 1, 1998

    The Road Not Taken

    A long-planned freeway for the fast-growing west Valley is ambling along in the slow lane as state officials, local communities and an influential developer try to figure out just where the road should run

  • News

    December 25, 1997

    Flashes

    A long-planned freeway for the fast-growing west Valley is ambling along in the slow lane as state officials, local communities and an influential developer try to figure out just where the road should run

  • News

    November 14, 1996

    Councilectomy

    A long-planned freeway for the fast-growing west Valley is ambling along in the slow lane as state officials, local communities and an influential developer try to figure out just where the road should run

  • News

    September 28, 1995

    CITY COMPLICITYPHOENIX'S CITY STAFF AND COUNCIL DID THEIR SHARE TO KEEP VOTERS FROM HAVING A VOICE IN STADIUM

    A long-planned freeway for the fast-growing west Valley is ambling along in the slow lane as state officials, local communities and an influential developer try to figure out just where the road should run

  • News

    September 29, 1994

    DEARTH WATCH

    PHOENIX'S MAYORAL CAMPAIGN OFFERS NEITHER INSPIRING VISION NOR CONCRETE PROPOSALS. WHAT IT OFFERS IS SKIP OR LINDA.

  • News

    March 31, 1993

    REINVENTING THE BIG WHEEL

    DERAILED BY AZSCAM, DEMOCRATIC OPERATIVE MIKE CRUSA HAS WAGED HIS BEST CAMPAIGN YET---TO SALVAGE HIS OWN CAREER

  • News

    July 15, 1992

    THE COUNCIL'S BROKEN PLAYWHEN THELDA WILLIAMS GOT THE TEAM TO PUNT ON GAY RIGHTS, CITY HALL KICKED OFF A WHOE NEW BALL GAME

    DERAILED BY AZSCAM, DEMOCRATIC OPERATIVE MIKE CRUSA HAS WAGED HIS BEST CAMPAIGN YET---TO SALVAGE HIS OWN CAREER

  • News

    June 24, 1992

    A CITY SCORNED

    WHAT'S UNDER THE ANGER AFTER LAST WEEK'S GAY RIGHTS "VOTE"? HURT, CONTEMPT, GLEE, BEWILDERMENT--AND MORE ANGER.

  • News

    January 24, 1990

    Mayors-In-Waiting

    Who said anything about running the city?

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