Recent Articles from Arizona Capitol Reports Staff
2.5 million were eligible to vote
More than 2.5 million registered voters in Arizona are eligible to go to the polls in Tuesday’s primary election, according to the Secretary of State’s Office. Secretary of State Jan... […]
Light, metal, reflection
Capitol 9-11 memorial contains piece from World Trade Center
Rewarding, shaming people into voting
Efforts in Arizona, Michigan could lead to measures in other states
Bill would allow tribe to combine land holdings
The U.S. House of Representatives has approved a bill that would allow the Pascua Yaqui Tribe to consolidate its land holdings. At issue is tribal land comprising more than 400... […]
Supreme Court strikes Napolitano line-item veto of merit system provision
The Arizona Supreme Court unanimously ruled Governor Napolitano did not have the constitutional authority to use a line-item veto for a portion of an employee pay raise bill passed by... […]
About a Bill: Game and Fish: hunter harassment
Rep. Jerry Weiers H2130 offers legal protection for harassed hunters What it will do: Criminalizes the harassment of hunters engaged in lawful hunting activities on public and private lands and... […]
Goddard says teacher contracts can be adjusted for extra pay
Arizona school districts and charter schools are being told they can amend teacher contracts to provide increases in pay and benefits that were funded by the state budget but approved... […]
Dan Gutenkauf, election watchdog
I think elections workers there are honest people
Writer stumped: A politician by any other name?
I read with curiosity and some sense of hilarity the letters that Rep. Bob Stump, R-9, wrote about the mysterious signs appearing in District 9 advocating possible election choices. Rep.... […]
Arizona Trivia Quiz No. 3
Fancy yourself an authority on Arizona history? Answer these questions to find out how you stack up. 1. What year did Phoenix open its first freeway, the Black Canyon (I-17)?... […]
Group’s loans are just enough to get the ball rolling
A fine aggregateMarie Torres has a laugh with an employee as she displays a container of fine aggregate — used in asphalt — that will be tested for density. Maria... […]
I say tomato…What constitutes a small business is often a matter of dueling definitions
The major reason for defining businesses in a uniform manner is to ensure that start-up companies receive the proper type of aid, and that policies are devised that cut the... […]