Recent Articles from Arizona Capitol Reports Staff
Flake holds commanding lead in CD 6
Democratic hopeful Rebecca Schneider, with 35.1 percent of the vote, has been defeated in the 6th Congressional District by four-term Congressman Jeff Flake. Flake leads the ticket with 61.9 percent... […]
Hank Williams Jr. to perform at McCain rally
After an opening act by country music legend Hank Williams Jr., Sen. John McCain is expected to appear about midnight tonight at the Yavapai County Courthouse in Prescott, according to... […]
English-learning issue back in court
A federal judge will begin a lengthy hearing today to take another look at the adequacy and funding of Arizona school programs for students learning English, including a new state... […]
Dean appears in McCain territory
(Photo by Bill Coates) National Democratic Party Chairman Howard Dean leaves a rally for party volunteers at a Tempe field office Nov. 3, ignoring a Hong Kong TV crew looking... […]
Too late to vote early
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Home builders’ trade association cuts staff
Hard financial times in the construction industry caught up with the Home Builders Association of Central Arizona.HBACA, the trade association that represents residential builders, has been forced to make some... […]
Up Close with Rep. Tom O'Halleran
Defeated in primary, lawmaker laments state
New budget figures show deepening deficit
Figures released by legislative budget analysts Oct. 31 show state revenues continue to decline, deepening the state's budget hole during an economic downturn that has affected nearly every state in... […]
Women are the missing piece of the economic puzzle
The global economic crisis is a chance to reflect on what will be needed to launch a worldwide recovery. Something to consider: when women and girls are afforded equal opportunity,... […]
Legal expert questions constitutionality of possible McCain replacement
John McCain speaks during a campaign rally in Miami on Oct. 29. In the event Republican Sen. John McCain becomes the 43rd president of the United States, it seems Gov.... […]
Market slide batters state pension funds
The year-long economic downturn and historic financial crisis on Wall Street could threaten the fiscal health of the trillion-dollar state employee pension system.If the stock market does not rebound soon... […]
Col. Boyce Thompson’s home returns to arboretum
Col. Boyce Thompson’s 7,021-square-foot brick-and-stucco dream home, Picket House. Picket Post House, the former home of Col. William Boyce Thompson, has been returned to the Boyce Thompson Arboretum via a... […]