1900s
The referendum on joint statehood with New Mexico.
1910s
The Constitutional Convention, statewide prohibition and the Hunt-Campbell fiasco over the governorship.
1920s
The Colorado River Compact allocating water to the state..
1930s
The Federal Stock Reduction Program of 1934, which resulted in the Navajo Sheep Reduction Act. It had a devastating affect both economically and emotionally on Arizona’s [...]

Still fancy yourself an authority on Arizona history? Answer these questions to find out how you stack up.
1. Busy Phoenix Sky Harbor airport began in 1928 as the private field of what company?
2. Col. James H. McClintock — printer, Rough Rider, historian, Phoenix postmaster — was a colonel of what?
3. What was the name of [...]

Ten years ago, on Jan. 13, 1997, Arizona’s 43rd legislative session opened. Initially weighing on the minds of legislators were issues of mortality, privacy and tariffs.
Page 2 of the Jan. 17, 1997 issue of the Arizona Capitol Times featured news of the passing of an Arizona icon, Burton Barr at the age of 78. The [...]

The fifth-longest legislative session in Arizona history came to a close three minutes before midnight on June 21, 2006, for the House and 15 minutes later for the Senate. The session lasted 164 days, and a record number — more than 1,500 bills — were introduced.
Outgoing Senate President Ken Bennett has ended each session since [...]

Still fancy yourself an authority on Arizona history? If so, then answer the question:
What year was each of the following items recognized as an official state symbol?
1. State Seal: Shield plus motto
Ditat Deus
2. State Colors: Blue and Gold
3. State Flag
4. State Song: “The Arizona
March Song”
5. State Flower: Saguaro Blossom
6. State Bird: Cactus Wren
7. State Tree: [...]

Alva Nechtman

Alva Nechtman
Alva Nechtman, assistant to Sen. Jake Flake, R-5, reacted with a mix of surprise and confidence. “You’ve got to be kidding!” Why is she considered the best? “Because I am the best. I think I’ve outlived everybody.”
She is starting her third year with Mr. Flake, and launched her career at the Legislature in [...]

Bert Coleman, Coleman Dahm & Associates

Bert Coleman, Coleman Dahm & Associates
Coleman Dahm & Associates President Bert Coleman says they “fly under the radar screen.” “I’m kind of surprised,” says Mr. Coleman. The company handles a lot of management issues related to Medicare and several legislative and city council candidates throughout the state.
“Fortunately we have a [...]

Arizona Tax Research Association

Arizona Tax Research Association
Arizona Tax Research Association longtime leader Kevin McCarthy says, “That’s an honor. I guess when I explain our organization to perspective members, I caution people that we’re consistent in what we do. Sixty-five years of being focused on public finance and taxation has allowed us to establish a consistent [...]

Starbucks
100 N. First St.
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 340-0455
starbucks.com
People from the Capitol area are often spotted carting around a disposable cup of sunshine with a ubiquitous logo known round the world — the Starbucks mermaid. Connoisseurs of lattes, cappuccinos, Frappuccinos and just plain coffee don’t have far to go: the First Street Starbucks location is just [...]

Pizzeria Bianco

Pizzeria Bianco
623 E. Adams St., Phoenix AZ 85004
(602) 258-8300
pizzeriabianco.com
Pizzeria Bianco has appeared on just about everybody’s “best of” list. And for good reason — the food. In fact, the book “Pizza: A Slice of Heaven” (Universe Publishing, 2005) ranks the pizza served up by owner Chris Bianco as the best in the nation. [...]