Recent Articles from Arizona Capitol Reports Staff
Tombstone: The Grand Canyon of the South
Looking down Tombstone’s Freemont Street in 1937. These long vacant and much neglected relics of the 1880s tell a story of lost affluence and abandonment. This is Tombstone’s Freemont Street... […]
Senate loses moderate Toni Hellon
O’Halleran defeats conservative foe, avoids recount
What’s next in English learner dispute≠
A day after the Legislature opens its 2007 regular session on Jan. 8, a federal judge will begin a hearing on a high-stakes education funding issue that has twisted state... […]
Governor’s race — a clash of visions
Napolitano: ‘I have to run hard;’ Munsil wants weekly debates
Breaking and entering: Whether it’s a home or country, there’s no difference
After the last election, Howard Dean, the new chairman of the Democratic Party, spoke in Phoenix. His speech was inspiring and displayed fresh thinking that his party badly needs. When... […]
Arizona Government, Sept. 14 2006
Incumbents fall Primary election losses mean five state lawmakers will exit the Legislature. Those who lost in primary races are Sen. Toni Hellon, and Reps. Ted Downing, Colette Rosati, Ted... […]
Arizona People, Sept. 14 2006
Raymond Chung, MD Raymond Chung, MD Named chief of staff of the Carl T. Hayden VA Medical Center in Phoenix. His duties, which began Sept. 5, include assisting with medical... […]
Gov: veterans need more services
Governor Napolitano campaigns with a message of support for veterans. About two dozen veterans showed up for the event on the Capitol lawn. (Photo by Bill Coates) Governor Napolitano wasted... […]
Key Senate Primaries
Toni Hellon DISTRICT 26 Hellon vs. Melvin This is the upset among Senate races. All Children Matter — Arizona also put out a mailer for Al Melvin, who has apparently... […]
Both parties courting young voters for general election
The primary elections have barely ended but Democrats and Republicans alike are already preparing for the general elections in November and counting on young voters to help them win. Both... […]
Election workers field voters' complaints
Perplexed voters hotline – Liz Atkinson answers a question at a phone bank set up in the Secretary of State’s election services office. Ms. Atkinson was among the more than... […]