Recent Articles from Arizona Capitol Reports Staff
Brewer might not submit budget proposal — that’s OK with Republicans
Gov. Jan. Brewer engages the press in a news conference behind the stage at the Tempe Center for the Arts following budget presentations to the business community. Anyone interested in […]
Renting could lead to owning, but at a high price
This Rent-A-Tire store in south Phoenix offers new wheels and tires with rent-to-own agreements. It also rents used tires, returned by customers who want a new set. As the economy […]
Flake uses lobbying scandal to push earmark case
A growing scandal over a lobbying firm specializing in defense issues has given U.S. Rep. Jeff Flake his latest target in an ongoing crusade against earmarks.The fifth-term congressman, an ardent […]
Neal Young to head up DES, Jack Husted to Game and Fish Commission
Gov. Jan Brewer on April 9 named former Department of Economic Security official Neal Young as the department’s next director, while former State Transportation Board Chairman Jack Husted was named […]
Phoenix-Tucson passenger rail touted as public-private partnership
Rep. Steve Farley, A Tucson Democrat, said a rail route between Phoenix and Tucson would be one of the target projects of H2396, a bill that would allow public-private partnership […]
Hands tied by Prop. 108
Lawmakers want to eliminate tax credits, but authority is in question
House Republicans enter the blogosphere
The Arizona House Republican Caucus was already using Twitter and Facebook, but state GOP representatives now have added blogging to their online arsenal. Posts on http://www.azhouserepublicans.com/ were time stamped as […]
Feds mum on Brewer's request for more troops on border
Larger Obama plan in works to secure region, reduce violence
UpClose with Rep. David Stevens
Sierra Vista Republican campaigned from Kuwait to win 1st term
Feds demand action on AZ health care policy, or no more stimulus
Legislative leaders, governor agree changes needed for AHCCCS eligibility period
Group: AHCCCS hospital payment cuts hurt individuals, businesses
Further cuts in payments that the state's Medicaid system makes to hospitals would mean higher health insurance costs for companies and individuals in Arizona, business leaders told state lawmakers April […]
Neal Young to head up DES
Gov. Jan Brewer on April 9 named former Department of Economic Security official Neal Young as the department's next director. Before being appointed as DES director, Young worked for the […]