Recent Articles from Arizona Capitol Reports Staff
AZ lawmakers, freshmen and veterans alike, take oath amid budget crisis
The new set of lawmakers who will make up the 49th Legislature took the oath of office Jan. 12, preparing for what could be some of the most difficult budget... […]
Maricopa County GOP picks Haney over Brooks
Rob Haney is the new chairman of the Maricopa County Republican Committee, after 861 votes were cast at the annual countywide meeting to redeem the hard-line conservative, who only months... […]
Napolitano discusses immigration, smelling oranges and the "last nut to crack"
Exit interview will be Gov.'s last in AZ before heading to D.C.
Seven banks ordered to turn over Quelland records
Record keepers from seven banks were ordered by the Attorney General's Office to appear at the Citizens Clean Elections Commission office on Jan. 16 to turn over any financial records... […]
Bennett could play expanded role as secretary of state
Ken Bennett was chosen to be the next secretary of state under Jan Brewer. While she was in the Arizona Senate, Jan Brewer's goal of creating a lieutenant governor position eluded... […]
The Legislative Ticker
Bills Filed (as of 7 a.m. Jan. 9): 91Days Until 2009 Session Starts: 3Bills Passed: 0Vetoes: 0 Get 24/7 political news coverage and access to events honoring top political professionals […]
Businesses help employees during economic slump
Ever-worsening news of the economy is causing anxiety among the Arizona workforce, and more workers are turning to employer-provided Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) for psychological counseling and financial advice.EAP Preferred,... […]
Rejecting Real ID: DHS job might change Gov's perspective
Napolitano resisted federal ID law, but DHS job might change perspective
Up Close with Michael Crow
ASU president: Regular faculty not subject to budget cuts
Guest worker bill in works again
Several lawmakers are mulling a second push to offer Arizona businesses experiencing a labor crunch the option to hire workers from Mexico. While legislation at the state level is in... […]
ASU, UofA unlikely to follow NAU lead on flat-rate tuitions
For most college students, tuition hikes are a fact of life as inevitable and dreaded as final exams. At Northern Arizona University, the administration is trying to eliminate the uncertainty... […]
Phoenix Chamber CEO resigns
Katie Pushor, president and CEO of the Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce, has handed in her resignation, effective June 30. “It’s been a tremendous honor to have served as chamber... […]