Local & Western Politics From Politics West

Two dozen legislators leaving

Sun, 11 May 2008 17:53:00 -0700

There are no respites in politics, just new votes to win.

Former Eagle mayor Merrill rejoins House race as a write-in

Sun, 11 May 2008 17:00:00 -0700

Former Eagle Mayor Nancy Merrill says she will file election papers Tuesday to challenge House Majority Leader Mike Moyle as a write-in-candidate in...

AZ bill for licensing of mortgage officers hits roadblock

Sun, 11 May 2008 17:00:00 -0700

PHOENIX (AP) -- Legislation to require that people who help arrange mortgage loans for homebuyers get a state license has hit a roadblock near the...

November election could be filled with legislative loose ends

Sat, 10 May 2008 19:01:00 -0700

After all the worries about the legislative session lasting until the last second, lawmakers wrapped up their work Tuesday night, with Democrats and...

Colorado Votes

Sat, 10 May 2008 17:45:00 -0700

Here's how some major bills fared recently in Congress and how Colorado's congressional members voted, as provided by Thomas' Roll Call Report...

Justice Stevens hard to predict

Sat, 10 May 2008 17:45:00 -0700

This could be the Supreme Court term, one court watcher joked recently, that Justice John Paul Stevens remembers he is a Republican.

N.M. Republicans honor Domenici

Sat, 10 May 2008 08:58:00 -0700

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) -- Sen. Pete Domenici heard an eloquent speech on welfare reform on the Senate floor a few years back that sounded so...

NM governor reaches deal on Albuquerque-Mexico flight

Sat, 10 May 2008 04:50:00 -0700

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) -- Gov. Bill Richardson has negotiated an agreement with AeroMexico to provide direct flights from Albuquerque to Cuidad...

Horsford to lead Nevada Senate Democrats

Sat, 10 May 2008 04:02:00 -0700

LAS VEGAS (AP) -- Sen. Steven Horsford, D-Las Vegas, has been selected to replace Sen. Dina Titus as Democratic caucus leader in the Nevada...

Ritter climate advisor urges students to ‘bring about change’

Fri, 09 May 2008 15:50:00 -0700

CARBONDALE — The governor’s energy czarina knew her audience. Speaking in front of Roaring Fork Valley high school students, Heidi...