Recent Articles from Arizona Capitol Reports Staff
Judge’s ruling threatens TIME and state trust land initiatives
Appeal to AZ Supreme Court imminent
‘Here we shall plant the tree of research’
Fort Valley Experimental Forest headquarters celebrates a century
Right panorama, wrong timing
Cloudy Horizon • German tourists take in the view perched on the roof/observation deck of the Red Rock State Park visitors’ center. Anticipating a visual spectacle later in the evening,... […]
The science of attraction
Arizona Tourism University teaches communities to put their best foot forward
Valley on the cheap – five things you can do for under $20
A Closer Look • The $5 seats – $6 on game day – offer a panoramic view. This photograph was taken with an 85-mm telephoto lens, putting you right in... […]
Judge's ruling threatens TIME and state trust land initiatives
Supporters of the TIME transportation initiative were dealt a serious setback on Aug. 20 that will require the Arizona Supreme Court to rule in their favor before the measure reaches the 2008 ballot.... […]
Funkhouser is in the House
The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Aug. 20 to finish out former District 11 Rep. Mark DeSimone's term with attorney David Funkhouser III. The other nominees were Eric... […]
Virtual fence construction in Arizona put on hold
TUCSON – Construction on "virtual fence" projects scheduled along Arizona's border with Mexico is on hold indefinitely because the Interior Department hasn't signed off on use of its lands, federal... […]
DNCC adds to event lineup for convention
The Democratic National Convention Committee (DNCC) and the Obama for America Campaign have announced new speakers and gavel times for the opening three nights of the 2008 Democratic National Convention,... […]
When conventions mattered, and why they still do
When Barack Obama and John McCain accept their party's presidential nominations at raucous, overflowing convention arenas in Denver and St. Paul, the 20 million or so viewers watching on television may... […]
Where to party in Denver
DENVER, Colo. – The tens of thousands of activists, delegates, party bigwigs and media descend upon Denver this weekend, and boy are they thirsty. Fortunately, despite new ethics rules prohibiting... […]
St. Paul to be lower key, but still hoppin'
WASHINGTON D.C. – John McCain's coming out party will feature just as much partying as Barack Obama's Denver convention, but in St. Paul, the crowd is expected to be lighter.... […]