Recent Articles from Arizona Capitol Reports Staff
Both sides in ‘Flores’ lawsuit leery of mediation
After nearly 15 years of duking it out in the courts, will a mediation session finally resolve the English language learner lawsuit≠ A three-judge panel in a federal appeals court... […]
Clint’s Christmas List
Here are four ways our elected officials can make the new year a truly happy one:• Remember that Santa Claus lives in the North Pole, not Arizona. When elected officials... […]
Capitol Quotes, Dec. 18 2007
Tim Bee’s last name and the release of Jerry Seinfeld’s “Bee Movie” has inspired his campaign leaders to offer “limited edition” gold bee pins to contributors who get five or... […]
NewsPeople
Government• Rep. Steve Gallardo, D-13 has been chosen to serve on the National Labor Caucus of State Legislators’ Advisory Council. Gallardo, who serves as minority whip, has long been involved... […]
Kelly Dunn: ‘Often we find companies lack two-way communication.’
Kelly Dunn is the program/event manager for BestCompaniesAZ, a Valley-based human resources consulting firm. You describe your business as a human resources consulting firm. What does that mean≠Essentially, our company... […]
Union launches campaign against British-owned grocery stores
Is it the same ‘food fight’ in a different cafeteria≠A chain of British-owned supermarkets fond of touting their wholesome food selection and environmental friendliness is getting a cold reception from... […]
Union launches campaign against British-owned grocery stores (6254)
Is it the same ‘food fight’ in a different cafeteria≠A chain of British-owned supermarkets fond of touting their wholesome food selection and environmental friendliness is getting a cold reception from... […]
Employer sanctions hearing set to discuss delaying law, despite judge's criticism
Attorneys in the employer sanctions suit will have a chance to argue for a restraining order that would prevent the law from going into effect Jan. 1 until the court... […]
Johnson denounces agreement with feds for new ID card
Sen. Karen Johnson speaks out against the federal government’s plan for a national identification card. (Photo by Bill Coates) It’s a rare day when you see the John Birch Society,... […]
Flores case headed to mediation, though appeals court decision still to come
A three-judge panel in a federal appeals court has referred a long-running lawsuit about the state’s English education program to mediation, though the judges noted in an order filed Dec.... […]
Group wants emphasis on better bird habitat
Some people think Tucson is for the birds, or should be. The Audubon Society wants Tucson to be dotted with multistoried vegetation and striped with riparian ribbons of green so... […]
New Mexico tourism campaign sparks strong criticism
For a place that bills itself as “The Land of Enchantment,” a recent effort to tinker with New Mexico’s image is stirring up lots of angst. For weeks now, a... […]