Recent Articles from Arizona Capitol Reports Staff
The disenfranchised
“Paul,” a police officer in the Phoenix area, certainly believes in being tough on crime. In fact, he insists that society would be much better off if it didn’t embrace... […]
Paul continues quixotic campaign in Phoenix
Ron Paul speaks to supporters at a Phoenix campaign rally on May 22. The Ron Paul revolution took to the streets – just outside the Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak. Three... […]
Report: McCain relies on 34 Bush fundraisers; two from Arizona
Fundraisers for President George W. Bush's presidential campaign have raised more than $5.8 million for John McCain's campaign, according to research by Campaign Money Watch. The campaign-finance watchdog's research that... […]
Bush to tour Mesa facility while in town for McCain
President Bush is scheduled to tour a Mesa company's manufacturing plant while he's in town for a fundraising effort for the presidential campaign of Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz. Silverado Cable... […]
Inspectors again flag state Veteran Home as dangerous
State health inspectors declared that Arizona's nursing home for veterans was again putting its patients in immediate jeopardy after being called to the home on May 22. State Department of... […]
McCain appears cancer-free, healthy
Three-time melanoma survivor John McCain appears cancer-free, has a strong heart and is in otherwise general good health, according to eight years of medical records reviewed by The Associated Press.... […]
Restriction approved: AZ will pull investment in Iranian oil
Arizona will restrict investment in businesses with ties to oil interests in Iran, following a similar move earlier this session to pull investments in companies that conduct business with Sudan.... […]
Expunged records a thing of the past?
Arizona National Guard troops fed women and children In dozens of states across the country, individuals convicted of certain crimes can ask to have their criminal records wiped clean. By... […]
Merger proposal opened old wounds
Department of Mines and Minerals stays separate from Arizona Geological Survey; yet animosity remains
Mine museum caters to kids, but money is tight
It’s the middle of a school day and groups of third-graders are laughing, screaming and running around. But it isn’t recess; it’s the Arizona Mining and Mineral Museum that has... […]
Opposition to Real ID transcends party affiliation
We have seen over and over again that opposition to a national ID transcends party affiliation or political ideology. In other states, anti-Real ID bills have enjoyed broad bipartisan support.... […]
Unintended consequences for ATPP fund
As legislators and the executive recouped existing funds to help balance the fiscal year 2008 budget, the Developmentally Disabled Client Services Trust Fund, referred to in H2620 as the ATPP... […]