Recent Articles from Arizona Capitol Reports Staff
Attaining the million-dollar nest egg
Renee Weese has reached an enviable goal — she’s become a millionaire. But like many others whose net worth has risen in recent years to seven figures, she doesn’t feel... […]
Bill Status: House Bills as of 12:45 pm March 28
1. Awaits House committee reference or action. 2. Cleared Rules comm; needs House debate &/or vote. 3. Passed House no amendment. TO SENATE 4. Passed House amended. TO SENATE 5.... […]
Bill Status: Senate Bills as of 12:45 pm March 28
1. Awaits committee reference or action in the Senate. 2. Cleared Rules comm; needs Senate debate &/or vote. 3. Passed Senate; no amendment. TO HOUSE 4. Passed Senate amended. TO... […]
Governor's office knew of Veteran Home problems 6 weeks ago
Governor Napolitano (file photo) According to the director of the state’s Health Services Department, the governor’s chief of staff was informed of the poor conditions at the Arizona Veteran Home... […]
Groe to enter rehab ‘as soon as possible’
‘I am ashamed’ Rep. Trish Groe, flanked by her husband and lawmakers, tearfully announced at the Capitol March 27 that she will take a 30-day leave from legislative duties. A... […]
Senate panel kills initiative bill; sponsor says it may return in ’08
Opponents said it would restrict citizens’ rights
Senate panel OKs workers’ compensation increase
Senators gave injured employees a boost by approving in committee an amendment that would result in an increase in workers’ compensation by about $300 a month for two consecutive years.... […]
Lost art: Art Loss Register is world’s leading authority on recovery of stolen masterpieces
Jack of all tradesJewelry, watches, clocks, furniture, silver, ceramics, guns and armor all have a place on the Art Loss Register. The only requirement for listing is that an item... […]
‘Nursing home crisis’ is manufactured
How do we allow a life-long public servant to be crucified with no process≠ Pat Chorpenning has brought the Arizona Department of Veterans’ Services into modern times. A federal inspection... […]
Martin Lieberman — death penalty lawyer
‘I’ve always been one to argue for the underdog’
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George Seitts Associations • George Seitts, director of the Arizona Department of Weights and Measures, has been named president of the Arizona Food Marketing Alliance, the trade association representing Arizona’s... […]
Capitol Quotes, March 30 2007
Capitol quotes ‘Lawmakers have the same flaws as the people they represent.’ — Rep. Marian McClure,R-30, regarding the DUI arrest of Rep. Trish Groe ‘What I would hope is, having... […]