Recent Articles from Arizona Capitol Reports Staff
Parties accuse each other of breaking AZ election law
With the election only a few days away, both major political parties in Arizona are being accused of breaking state election laws. On Oct. 29, the Arizona Democratic Party filed... […]
McCain launches defensive robo-calls
In the wake of several new polls, both public and private, that show John McCain just a few points ahead of his Democratic opponent in his home state, the Republican... […]
Stumping for Obama – in McCain territory
The small bus pulled in front of the Wickenburg library at the heart of downtown. Inside was a small group of politicians and volunteers, nine in all, including the driver.... […]
McCain to speak in Prescott Nov. 3
Sen. John McCain will appear at an evening event in Prescott on Nov. 3, the night before the general election and his highly anticipated speech at the Biltmore resort in... […]
Poll: McCain's lead in AZ within margin of error
One of Arizona's leading pollsters said his most recent statewide survey shows Sen. John McCain holds a narrow two-point advantage over his Democratic challenger Barack Obama. McCain's lead, however, was... […]
Arizona Supreme Court to hear appeal to reinstate school vouchers
The Arizona Supreme Court on Oct. 28 agreed to hear an appeal of a case involving two school-voucher programs for developmentally disabled and foster children. In May, the Arizona Court... […]
Prop. 102 intrudes on individual rights
I am not gay. I represent the organization Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays, better known as PFLAG Phoenix. Some readers may be shocked to read that an... […]
GOP disputes, Dems herald AZ poll results showing slim lead for McCain
A week before the election, Republicans and Democrats are disputing the results of a recent Cronkite/Eight poll that shows McCain's lead over Obama at just two points. McCain's campaign and... […]
EPA, state to cooperate in water-conservation effort
The Arizona Department of Water Resources received a pledge of support from the Environmental Protection Agency as the two organizations cooperate to implement the EPA's new "WaterSense" program, ADWR announced... […]
Politicians, student leaders urge young voters to make their voices heard
Brad Busse, student body president at Northern Arizona University, speaks at a news conference Monday at the Arizona State Capitol urging young people to vote. Behind him are Elma Delic... […]
Merrill says new poll will show McCain up by 2 points in AZ
Arizona Sen. John McCain is in danger of losing his home state on Election Day, said Arizona State University pollster Bruce Merrill, who conducted a statewide poll that will be... […]
Havasupai building flood recovery around fellow tribe’s donation
Don Watahomigie, chairman of the Havasupai Tribe, speaks Oct. 23 at a news conference in Phoenix. Watahomigie accepted a $1 million donation from the Los Angeles-area San Manuel Band of... […]