Recent Articles from Arizona Capitol Reports Staff
Chamber wants tax-cutting priorities
As the leading voice for business, the Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry recognizes the importance of promoting a culture of tax reform. With neighbors like Nevada, with no state... […]
Private associations keep tabs on legislation
Groups protect best interests of their members
Renzi woes could hobble creation of Arizona’s new climbing park
The fate of a state rock-climbing park has been lost in the swirl of revelations about Arizona Congressman Rick Renzi’s role in a land-swap. The park’s creation had been tied... […]
‘Capitol Times’ wins three ANA advertising awards
The Arizona Capitol Times received three awards at the Arizona Newspaper Association’s 2007 Excellence in Advertising awards presentation held earlier this month in Scottsdale. The contest recognizes the work of... […]
‘Capitol Times’ staffers earn honors from Dolan Media
Staffers recognizedBill Coates, Phil Riske, and Jim Small were honored for their coverage of last April’s immigration march. Coates is a reporter and photographer for the Arizona Capitol Times. Small... […]
It means ‘I forbid’
Governors’ veto powers, however, are not always the last word
Supreme Court ruling doesn’t resurrect anti-abortion law
Attorney General’s Office: Arizona law won’t ‘spring back to life’
Gretchen Jacobs, lobbyist — Parent of autistic child pushes for treatment funds
Autism, which usually strikes before the age of 3, is a neuro-developmental disorder, characterized by impaired social interaction, impaired communication and restricted and repetitive interests and activities. On average, it... […]
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Associations • Dora Schriro, director of the Arizona Department of Corrections, has been elected to serve as one of four national representatives of Western states on the Association of State... […]
Capitol Quotes, April 27 2007
Capitol quotes “I didn’t think we were going to acknowledge it happened.” — Rep. Bob Robson, R-20, on the floor April 26, referring to the annual legislator/lobbyist softball game the... […]
Thomas, California activist to target affirmative action
A California activist and Maricopa County Attorney Andrew Thomas announced on April 26 they will be initiating a ballot initiative effort to ban race and gender based affirmative action programs... […]
Senate passes bill to fund transition program from prisoners' pay
The Senate today passed a proposal that taps into prisoners’ wages to expand a program meant to prepare inmates for when they leave jail. The measure, H2298, takes five percent... […]