Recent Articles from Arizona Capitol Reports Staff
Alternate Clinton delegate speaks out for Obama
Elizabeth Brown had hoped to come to the Democratic National Convention to support the nomination of Sen. Hillary Clinton. But she was almost as thrilled to join the effort to […]
Youngest AZ delegate praises Gov. Schweitzer
At 19-years-old, Adam Lopez Falk was the youngest Arizona delegate at the Democratic National Convention. And he took the responsibility very seriously — he said his favorite extracurricular activity was […]
No hand-count; Majority Rules initiative certified for ballot
A highly controversial initiative that seeks to put the brakes on Arizona’s ballot initiative process was certified to appear on the 2008 ballot by Secretary of State Jan Brewer on […]
Up Close with Secretary of State Jan Brewer
'Old school Republican' criticizes petition process
Citizen government — or lack thereof
The Arizona Capitol Times issue of Citizen Government 2008 lists information on 228 of the 310 citizen boards and committees. Looking into these boards and committees you’ll find that those […]
‘Arizona Capitol Times’ announces 2008 Leaders of the Year in Public Policy
The Arizona Capitol Times will honor individuals and organizations on Wednesday, Sept. 24, at its second annual Leaders of the Year in Public Policy event. Fifteen public and private individuals […]
Water washes away Dems’ united front
Water Wars • The mighty Colorado River is a key water source fo western states. DENVER — During an interview with the Pueblo Chieftain’s Charles Ashby, Sen. John McCain said […]
Intrigue boosted 1892 RNC in Minneapolis
High number of black delegates, 13%, made a showdown possible, but it didn’t happen
NewsPeople
Arts• Denisha de Mos has been appointed director of business initiatives for The Maricopa Partnership for Arts and Culture. In this newly created position, de Mos will work with board […]
Ballot printing in four counties halted by court
A judge has told the Secretary of State and officials in four counties they cannot print ballots or guidebooks featuring proposition descriptions until a lawsuit involving a ballot measure is […]
Schools superintendent gets probation
A judge has sentenced Maricopa County's embattled schools superintendent to probation after tossing 25 felony counts related to the operation of a school for homeless children. Sandra Dowling was sentenced […]