Recent Articles from Arizona Capitol Reports Staff
Lawmakers, governor erase another fiscal 2009 deficit
School payment delays, stimulus money close $650M gap
UpClose with Jackie Thrasher
Music teacher, former lawmaker fears cuts will hinder students
Capitol Quotes
“Thousands of patients across Arizona are already using medical marijuana with their doctor’s recommendation. These patients shouldn’t have to risk arrest and jail just for following their doctor’s advice.” —... […]
Looking Back: Capitol Times complete coverage of Quelland
The Citizens Clean Elections Commission voted 4-1 May 15 to remove Rep. Doug Quelland from the Legislature for violating campaign spending rules. The Phoenix Republican was also fined $45,000. Capitol... […]
Brewer signs FY09 budget bills
Gov. Jan Brewer on May 14 signed two bills to adjust the fiscal 2009 budget with a combination of federal stimulus money, delayed payments to K-12 schools and universities, and... […]
Brewer: latest budget fix highlights need for tax hike
The use of federal stimulus dollars to help balance the budget may help keep Arizona's public schools afloat through the end of the fiscal year, but Gov. Jan Brewer believes... […]
Lawmakers press for a special session on voucher issue
Some lawmakers and school-choice advocates are making a strong push for Gov. Jan Brewer to call a special session to allow lawmakers a chance to resurrect a school-voucher program that... […]
Obama redefines success in face of economic challenges
President Barack Obama steps out of Air Force One at Sky Harbor International Airport shortly after 6 p.m. May 13. (Photo by Bill Coates) President Barack Obama used his commencement... […]
Guns in cars bill clears House
Legislation ignites battle of property rights vs. gun rights
Medical marijuana backers file notice of ballot effort
Medical marijuana advocates have filed notice with the Arizona Secretary of State that they intend to gather signatures in an effort to place an initiative on the 2010 ballot to... […]
States help more workers get health care
After Peter Giunta of West Chester, Pa., was laid off in December, the small landscaping company where he worked continued paying for his health insurance while his boss decided whether... […]
Obama groundswell began at ASU shortly after 2006 visit
Tonight's speech marks the fifth campus visit by a U.S. president