Recent Articles from Arizona Capitol Reports Staff
Infighting stalls board discussion about Hoff’s employment status
The board president of the Arizona School for the Deaf and Blind has prevented other members of the board from discussing possible discipline of the school’s superintendent as a result […]
It's back: Marriage proposal resurrected
A measure that would let voters decide if the Arizona Constitution should be amended to define marriage as a union between a man and a woman will be resurrected April […]
Legislature moves toward guest worker program
The Arizona Legislature has taken a step toward allowing companies that are experiencing a labor shortage to hire workers from Mexico. A House panel voted April 7 to approve a […]
One Democrat minus two Republicans equals tax relief
Republicans finally got the final vote needed to pass a proposal that would permanently put in place a property tax relief program, and it came from a Democrat. Meanwhile, two […]
DUI measures hit wall in House, but maneuver may save them
Four drinking-and-driving measures were each assigned to three committees in the House, lessening their chances of success and disquieting their backers. But an arrangement struck between Republican Sen. Linda […]
Dem says he will support GOP tax repeal
The crucial 16th vote needed to permanently put in place a property tax relief program – a priority for Republicans this session – may come from a Democrat. State Sen. […]
Federal judge blocks uranium company’s test near Grand Canyon
A federal judge has blocked a British mining company from exploring for uranium near the Grand Canyon, agreeing with environmental groups which sued the U.S. Forest Service for approving the […]
Former Veterans’ Services director suing state
The former director of the Arizona Department of Veterans' Services is suing the state, contending that he was forced to resign from the position and was defamed following an investigation […]
Jaguar, a rare breed in Arizona, is not just a fancy muscle car
Warner Glenn and his hounds tracked the jaguar — pictured behind him — for eight miles before his hounds finally cornered it on a rocky ledge. Until he got a […]
Saving ancient trails a ‘groovy’ job
Preservationists share a passion for history—and
A better way to observe Victims’ Rights Week in Arizona
It’s a safe bet that most Arizonans are happy to acknowledge National Crime Victim Rights Week, which begins April 13. And that virtually all would endorse its official intent “to […]