Sign In
Free Newsletter
Recent Articles from Arizona Capitol Reports Staff
UpClose with Rep. David Schapira
Freshman Democrat could see four of his bills pass this year
Prospects dicey for leftover legislation
Floor action in the Senate during the past week confirms what many have been saying – that the prospects of passing any more major legislation, such as a proposal to... […]
AZ pro-bono attorneys honored
For the past 30 years, the non-profit arm of the State Bar of Arizona has been increasing access to justice for all Arizonans. The Arizona Foundation for Legal Services and... […]
McCain seeks bigger base, woos Clinton backers
Since Hillary Clinton's exit from the presidential contest earlier this month, nobody has had higher praise for her than Republican nominee-in-waiting John McCain. That should come as no surprise: It... […]
State Bar seeks Supreme Court OK to continue probe of county attorney
The State Bar of Arizona asked the Arizona Supreme Court on June 18 to allow attorney discipline investigations of Maricopa County Attorney Andrew Thomas to carry on in spite of... […]
State transportation panel approves $42.6 billion proposal
That State Transportation Board on June 19 formally endorsed a long-term $42.6 billion plan by the Arizona Department of Transportation to upgrade and create transportation systems across the state. The... […]
Lawmaker says gov. to blame for budget holdup
A Republican leader said Gov. Janet Napolitano has no business criticizing the Legislature for a painfully slow budget process because she is the reason negotiations are taking so long. House... […]
Religious expression in public school gets preliminary OK in Senate
The Senate has given preliminary approval to a measure that would allow public school students to wear clothing, accessories and jewelry that display religious messages or symbols without fear of... […]
Vital Records is next door — this is the Power Authority
Isaac Newton had his apple. Joe Mulholland made do with a pebble. Mulholland, executive director of the Arizona Power Authority, dropped the pebble on his office floor one day last... […]
Horne’s voucher editorial missed the point
Last week was tempestuous among defenders of the embattled school-choice programs for disabled and foster children. Following an East Valley Tribune report and an article published by Tim Keller of... […]
Barnes: State GOP ‘worst shape’ in 20 years
Report from yellowsheetreport.com on June 13: Republican operative Stan Barnes said he’s concerned about losing legislative seats to Democrats in November based on what he sees as the current status... […]
Napolitano signs Real ID rejection
Gov. pushes to keep her ‘3-in-1’ ID proposal alive
