Recent Articles from Arizona Capitol Reports Staff
Republican leaders identify $3 billion in budget cuts
Public schools, universities could see $1.5 billion in reductions
Panelists named to choose Gallardo replacement
Four West Valley residents have been chosen to form a panel to recommend potential replacements for state Rep. Steve Gallardo, who resigned his District 13 House seat, according to a […]
Republicans unveil House bill to ban statewide photo enforcement
Three Republican state representatives have banded together to introduce a bill to end the state's use of photo-enforcement systems on Arizona highways, calling a press conference Jan. 14 to announce the measure's filing […]
Napolitano, expecting more federal dollars, urges protection of KidsCare
Janet Napolitano, in what likely will be her final State of the State address as governor, urged lawmakers to "protect our advances in health care," specifically mentioning the state's KidsCare program that […]
Amid fiscal crisis, lawmakers get new computers
Total bill for 183 laptops and 192 desktops: $400,000
Senate Budget Summit/House Budget Boot Camp schedule
The following is the complete schedule for the Arizona Senate's "Budget Summit." All meetings are open to the public. Tuesday, Jan. 13 9:30 a.m. Caucus 9:45 a.m. Finance Advisory Committee […]
Cummiskey resigns as state's chief information officer
The state's chief information officer has announced his resignation, the latest in what will likely be a long list of agency directors appointed by Gov. Janet Napolitano who will resign […]
Latino Caucus urges protection for education, health care programs
Members of the Latino Legislative Caucus held a press conference to urge protection of programs that impact their community a few hours before Gov. Janet Napolitano gave her State of […]
Now blogging: Senate Democrats
Senate Democrats have begun a blog, apparently part of a strategy to offer alternative solutions to the budget crisis. "The Arizona Senate Democratic Caucus blog is designed to provide Arizonans […]
Brewer inauguration date set
Jan Brewer's inauguration date has been set for 3 p.m. Jan. 21, according to transition team official Doug Cole. The ceremony will take place in the courtyard between the Senate […]
AZ State Bar board looking for public member
The State Bar of Arizona's Board of Governors is looking for a non-lawyer to fill a seat on the board. The approved applicant will join three other public board members […]
Pollack: Economic slide continues due to psychology
Economist Elliot Pollack told lawmakers on Jan. 13 the continued sliding of the economy is based on psychology rather than economic principles. Investors and consumers alike are scared and are […]