Recent Articles from Arizona Capitol Reports Staff
Tempe officer’s death triggers renewed interest in ‘Wills for Heroes’ program
A State Bar of Arizona program started out of respect to first responders following the horrific events of Sept. 11, 2001, is gaining attention after the accidental death last month... […]
Don’t consolidate school districts, abolish them
The sad old song about school district consolidation is being sung again. The reason for doing so, an alleged increase in efficiency, is a good argument but the real reason... […]
Dirty campaign muddies hog farm issue
Broken WindowThe Arizona Cattlemen’s Association said they believe their office was vandalized in retaliation for their opposition to Prop 204. Smashed windows. Federal agents. Death threats. Goodfellas. It’s not the... […]
Treasurer David Petersen’s troubled tenure
A chronology of events surrounding Treasurer David Petersen’s fall from grace. 2005 December Mr. Petersen says Treasurer’s Office is usually under the radar, but he intends to better publicize its... […]
Statement from Petersen’s lawyer
The following release from the law firm of Henley & Hicks regarding David Petersen’s case was released the afternoon of Oct. 19. “This press release is meant to clarify events... […]
Round the clock justice
A black and white glimpse into Arizona’s only after-hours court
Horne touts improved student test scores: Williams says schools are worse than ever
‘I find it interesting that someone that’s never spent a single day walking in the shoes of our teachers, working as a teacher, would try to knock the experience and... […]
It’s called the most expensive race in Arizona history
Kyl war chest $5 million, Pederson down to $1.1 million
Peters: States will have to pay bigger share for highway projects
Valley resident in new post backs Bush’s plan to reduce Amtrak subsidies
Suit challenges Arizona’s interception of money transfers
Attorney General Terry Goddard’s office oversees the 5-year-old program, which is intended to deprive smugglers of the money that is “the core motive” for their operations. An immigrant-rights group sued... […]
Tucson’s ‘Nymphs de Pave’
Peering into Tucson’s red light district, shaped like a thin piece of pie between Congress Street and Maiden Lane at the turn of the century. “The Star has, time and... […]
Petersen accepts 'slap on wrist,' agrees to resign
State Treasurer David Petersen will appear in Maricopa County Superior Court on Oct. 25 and accept a plea bargain in his case, the Attorney General’s Office said Oct. 19. Mr.... […]