Recent Articles from Arizona Capitol Reports Staff
Larger suicide prevention efforts planned for ASU
A federal grant awarded to Arizona State University in December will allow the university to expand mental health services and suicide prevention efforts to the Downtown, West and Polytechnic campuses. […]
The Legislative Ticker
Bills Filed (as of 7 a.m. Jan. 9): 91Days Until 2009 Session Starts: 3Bills Passed: 0Vetoes: 0
Up Close with Michael Crow
ASU president: Regular faculty not subject to budget cuts
House, Senate release schedules for opening day of session
The Arizona Legislature will kick of the First Regular Session of the 49th Legislature at noon Jan. 12 when the House and Senate meet to swear-in new members and go […]
Big-money donors sidestepped state GOP in ’08
AZ Republican Party’s fundraising tally lowest this decade
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 […]
Brewer to appoint Bennett secretary of state
Secretary of State Jan Brewer has announced she will appoint Prescott resident and former Arizona Senate President Ken Bennett as her replacement for secretary of state. "In selecting my replacement, […]
Arizona’s budget needs leadership, not fantasy
The Goldwater Institute delivered the proverbial lump of coal to Arizona children and families this holiday season. It comes in the form of a so-called “policy brief” that is remarkably […]
Supreme Court to hear Flores case
The Supreme Court has agreed to decide whether Arizona is providing enough money for programs for students who are learning the English language. The justices said Dec. 9 they will consider […]
Gallardo won't take oath of office
Rep. Steve Gallardo, D-13, said he is not returning to the Legislature and will not be sworn in on Jan. 12 when the legislative session begins. A veteran Hispanic lawmaker […]
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, […]