How can Arizona expect good governance if talented lawmakers like Eva Burch can't afford to serve on a $24,000 salary?

One of Arizona’s most competitive legislative districts has a newly appointed state senator.

Kiana Sears has been appointed to the Arizona Legislature as the senator for west Mesa's Legislative District 9, filling in for former Sen. Eva Burch.

The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors must choose among three Mesa Democrats to replace Eva Burch in the state Senate.

Kiana Sears was selected Wednesday to fill the Arizona Senate vacancy created by the resignation of Democrat Eva Burch.

Arizona state Sen. Eva Burch resigned, in part citing low wages for state legislators. Arizona legislators haven't seen a pay increase since 1998 when voters approved a $24,000 salary. State Sen.

Eva Burch. The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors will select one of the nominees to serve the remainder of Burch's term. West Mesa Democratic officials have selected three people as potential ...