Oregon

Oregon Senator Stung By Suit Over Combat Camp Cash

Nick R. Martin | February 10, 2012, 5:59AM

Oregon state Sen. Brian Boquist will charge you big bucks to learn how to dodge a rocket propelled grenade.

But it's what his former business partners say he's doing with the cash that's causing the Republican some problems.

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Topics: Brian Boquist, GOP, Oregon

Utah

Utah Newest Front In GOP Battle Against Unions

Nick R. Martin | February 9, 2012, 6:07AM

Republicans in Utah have opened up the next front in a battle against public unions being waged in statehouses throughout the nation.

A bill introduced last week in the Utah legislature would ban government employees from collectively bargaining on any issue except for wages and health benefits. The proposal would bar unions from having a say in things like training, equipment and disciplinary procedures.

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Topics: Arizona, Collective Bargaining, Democrats, GOP, Indiana, Ohio, Unions, Utah, Wisconsin

Joe Arpaio

Sheriff Joe Arpaio Hasn't Delivered On Cash He Promised Fellow Border Hawks

Nick R. Martin | February 8, 2012, 6:21AM

When Sheriff Joe Arpaio launched his own federal political action committee last year, he vowed to move beyond his role as just a national leader for immigration hardliners. He wanted to become one of their more serious sources of campaign cash.

But months after announcing the creation of Joe PAC, the Arizona sheriff's desire to become a major financial backer for the movement is far from reality. Instead, it has been consumed by his own bid for reelection.

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Topics: Arizona, Joe Arpaio, Maricopa County, Maricopa County Sheriff's Office, PACs