Recent Articles from Arizona Capitol Reports Staff
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Lawmakers seek CPS changes, transparency, to protect kids
State lawmakers are likely to propose more transparency and other changes for state Child Protective Services after a rare public hearing on CPS’ handling of pending or closed cases in... […]
National report on child welfare in Arizona is not based on facts
As state legislators and co-chairs of the Arizona Children’s Caucus we feel compelled to respond to the report on the state’s child welfare system. “Perennial Panic” was released Aug. 20... […]
Navajo Bridge at Marble Canyon
The Navajo Bridge was built in 1929 to accommodate travelers through the Grand Canyon. An enormous hole in the ground called the Grand Canyon, and the Colorado River which runs... […]
County attorney sues Goddard, accuses AG of hampering probe
Maricopa County Attorney Andrew Thomas filed a lawsuit Aug. 27 accusing Attorney General Terry Goddard of attempting to thwart an investigation into his office’s dealings with former state Treasurer David... […]
Clean Elections Commission monthly reports had correct figures
A recent Arizona Capitol Times story notes that the Citizens Clean Elections Commission issued an annual report that included a reporting error. As a result of a clerical error, the... […]
Federal judge says voter ID law is constitutional
A federal judge has agreed with the state that Arizona’s voter identification requirements do not violate either federal or state laws, but the fight against the statutes is not over.Judge... […]
Democrats: Bee is side-stepping resign-to-run law
The Arizona Democratic Party says it is looking into whether Senate President Tim Bee is violating the state’s resign-to-run law by “stockpiling” money to challenge U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords in... […]
Audit targets ADOT use of consultants
The increasing use of consultants at the Arizona Department of Transportation is a troubling trend, according to an auditor general report. Consultant use may also “pose a risk to the... […]
ADOT answers auditor general
The Arizona Department of Transportation answered point by point issues raised by an auditor general report.ADOT said it cooperated fully with the auditor general during the audit process and agreed... […]
Judge: Voting ID rules are OK; but fight far from over
A federal judge has agreed with the state that Arizona’s voter identification requirements do not violate either federal or state laws, but the fight against the statutes is far from... […]
Chabin picked to fill House seat
New lawmaker Democrat Tom Chabin will serve out Ann Kirkpatrick’s House term. The Coconino County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously today to send Democrat Tom Chabin to the Legislature to... […]