Recent Articles from Arizona Capitol Reports Staff
Capitol Quotes, July 19 2007
Capitol quotes“I didn’t want to vote on it, but when it came to 46 [aye] votes, what’s another ‘no’ vote mean≠ Yeah, I regret voting for it.” — Rep. Bill... […]
State gets federal security funds
Arizona Department of Homeland Security received $33.7 million in federal funding today, with much of it going to help Phoenix and Tucson prevent or respond to an act of terrorism.... […]
State workers donate school supplies
A good laugh Gov. Janet Napolitano jokes with corrections officer Karen Abbott after a news conference showcasing donations of school supplies by state workers and others, as corrections officer Barbara... […]
Biz group takes aim at employer sanctions
Employers speak out Joined by a coalition of business owners and executives, businessman Mac Magruder (left) criticizes the state’s new employer-sanctions law. Next to him is Diamondbacks chief executive officer... […]
Union blasts chain for selling old baby formula; Bashas’ says campaign is smear tactic
Bashas’ vs. the union Mike Proulx, Bashas’ president and chief operating officer, seated at café inside a south Phoenix Food City, talks about the family owned supermarket chain’s battle with... […]
Conservation lobby grades lawmakers
Protections ‘brighter this session,’ lobbyist says
Capitol Quotes, July 12 2007
Capitol quotes‘Its only value was in the encapsulation of the failure of county leadership over the last decade.’ — Bill Bridwell of Casa Grande regarding the The Pinal Plan for... […]
Legislature is committed to seeing all qualified students go to college
Arizona’s future depends on a strong university system. Our universities provide education and skills that are critical for the economic prosperity and well being of Arizona families. A skilled workforce,... […]
An Early Congressional Junket
Marcus Smith, U.S. senator from Arizona, 1912-1921. In 1905, a Congressional battle was waging on whether or not Arizona and New Mexico should become a single state or separate states... […]
Arizona Latinos to attend California leadership session
Ten of Arizona’s major Latino leaders will travel to California, hoping to return with a new insight into Latino leadership.The trip is possible through a partnership between Triadvocates, an Arizona... […]
2 firms appeal $1.5 billion mental health contact
Two corporations that unsuccessfully bid for a three-year, $1.5 billion contract to manage mental health care in Maricopa County appealed the Arizona Department of Health Services’ decision to give the... […]
Approps chair: rework budget
A powerful House lawmaker says the Legislature ought to reconvene as soon as possible to ensure decreases in revenues have a minimal impact on the bottom line and don’t force... […]