Update from the AZ Republic:

Pinal County’s top prosecutor has asked a special panel formed to investigate alleged violations of public trust to review claims made against Sheriff Paul Babeu, and Attorney General Tom Horne said he will investigate Babeu at the embattled lawman’s …

Pinal County Sheriff Paul Babeu has vowed to continue his bid for Congress, and he continues to deny allegations that he threatened his lover with deportation if he revealed their relationship. However, the pressure on him remains, and is coming from various …

What may be the final GOP debate of this cycle will take place at the Mesa Arts Center on Wednesday at 6:00 PM.  The debate is being hosted by CNN in advance of the Arizona and Michigan primaries to be held on Tuesday, …

Arizonans are closely divided on picking the Republican nominee for President. On the eve of an Arizona debate, a new PPP poll has Romney and Santorum practically tied.

The Republican race for President in Arizona looks like a close one, with Mitt Romney leading …

Here’s the indispensable ZeroHedge:

 . . . the US civilian non-institutional population was 242,269 in January, an increase of 1.7 million month over month: apply the long-term average labor force participation rate of 65.8% to this number (because as chart 2 below shows, people …

In a press release yesterday, the Paul Gosar campaign called Sheriff Paul Babeu’s activities an “abuse of power.” Revelations yesterday about Babeu include that he is gay; that he posted and sent explicit photos; that he sent threatening texts; and the allegation that …

The congressional campaign, career, and life of Pinal County Sheriff Paul Babeu have been shaken up following allegations that he threatened his lover with deportation if he revealed their relationship.

 . . . Jose, Babeu’s ex-boyfriend and a Mexican national, says threats of deportation …

State Representative Richard Miranda (D-Phoenix) has resigned, effective Monday.  Miranda cited health reasons and family issues in making his decision.

The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors will likely appoint a replacement for Miranda.

Powerful environmental groups could notch two high-profile victories this year in their quest to squelch business interests near the Grand Canyon, but a political battle raging in a tiny town close by could soon give hope to private property rights advocates nationwide.

At first glance, Tusayan, …

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By Eric Mangum

Santorum is suggesting he is the only “real” conservative in the race. He might be a viable Not-Romney but …