Recent Articles from Arizona Capitol Reports Staff
Napolitano presents ideas for closing budget gap
Gov. Janet Napolitano's ideas for closing the state's big budget shortfall include selling some future lottery revenue in exchange for an upfront payment, delaying payment of some agency expenses into […]
Attorney General investigating SCA contributions to GOP
The state attorney general is investigating allegations that the Arizona Republican Party broke campaign finance laws by failing to identify who provided $105,000 in contributions after the secretary of state […]
Board of Regents to announce tuition decision Dec. 4
The Arizona Student's Association (ASA), a nonprofit lobbying organization for Arizona's public university students, submitted a proposal to the Arizona Board of Regents on Nov. 17 asking for predictability […]
Complaint alleges Quelland violated campaign finance law
A District 10 Democrat has accused Republican Doug Quelland of a campaign finance violation that, if verified and upheld, could threaten Quelland's election to the state House and force him […]
Burns picks Baldo; Adams chooses Riches
Senate President-elect Robert Burns has picked Wendy Baldo, a long-time policy adviser at the majority office, as his chief of staff. The move is expected to be the first of […]
Salazar will replace Rataczak at helm of AZ National Guard
Gov. Napolitano has named Brig. Gen. Hugo Salazar the new adjutant general of the Arizona National Guard. Salazar will replace Maj. Gen. David Rataczak, who is retiring. Salazar will begin […]
Harper interested in running for secretary of state
Sen. Jack Harper of Surprise has filed an exploratory committee for the position of secretary of state. “The position (becomes) open in 2010, and that is something that interests me,” […]
Organization supports public policy, women legislators
State Sen. Meg Burton Cahill attributes her involvement in Women in Government, a national women’s leadership organization, to feedback from her constituents. A national bipartisan organization for women legislators that […]
Panel recommends two-year reauthorization of ADEQ
Restrictions recommended on cap-and-trade and Western Climate Initiative
Third World to first-class
From poverty to prosperity, the long-time vice-president of Fort McDowell lives the American dream
Come and git it
An early Chuck wagon somewhere in Arizona In the early part of the 21st century, some believe life in Arizona is too regulated. In the early days of Arizona, a […]
Four inducted into Arizona Women's Hall of Fame
Four new members were inducted to the Arizona Women’s Hall of Fame on Nov. 14 during a ceremony dedicated to the memory of the late Sen. Marilyn Jarrett.Jarrett was a […]