Recent Articles from Arizona Capitol Reports Staff
Bringing water to the West (4341)
On September 20, 1906, the cornerstone of Roosevelt Dam is laid. The dam won’t be completed until 1911 at a cost of $10.3 million. Money to build the dam came... […]
Bringing water to the West (4342)
On September 20, 1906, the cornerstone of Roosevelt Dam is laid. The dam won’t be completed until 1911 at a cost of $10.3 million. Money to build the dam came... […]
Ballot initiative deadline passes
Jim Shea helps file petitions today for Arizona Humane Farms. Jim Shea, a volunteer for Arizonans for Humane Farms, speaks to another supporter in front of petitions ready to be... […]
GOP candidate Jayne removed from ballot; Senate contender Jones can stay
GOP House hopeful Clancy Jayne has been removed from the ballot. In election news, a Maricopa County Superior Court judge has ruled that House candidate Clancy Jayne be removed from... […]
Democrats aim to knock Rep. Jones off ballot
Democrats claim Rep. Russ Jones, a Republican from Yuma, did not file enough valid signatures to qualify for the ballot. The Republican Party’s chances of achieving veto-proof control of the... […]
Education group pushes tobacco tax
First Things First files signatures for initiative to fund kids programs
Lawmakers debate benefits, drawbacks of tax cuts
Lopes responds House Minority Leader Phil Lopes disagrees with House Speaker Jim Weiers, who argued that tax cuts generate more state revenue by stimulating the economy. Both sat on a... […]
State Bar names new head of Young Lawyers Division
Nicole Seder-Cantelme The State Bar of Arizona has appointed Nicole Seder-Cantelme to serve as president of its Young Lawyers Division and to join the Board of Governors, the Bar’s governing... […]
Game and Fish takes comments on building forest roads
The Game and Fish Department has been seeking public comment about whether to build new roads in the state’s national forests. Game and Fish officials will visit a dozen Arizona... […]
Game and Fish worker ends interview by retiring
Jim deVos returned a reporter’s call early in the afternoon. Mr. deVos was chief of research at Arizona Game and Fish, and the reporter had some questions about a study... […]
Republicans eye House leadership positions
Rep. Gary Pierce House Republicans are jockeying for position as the frontrunner for the caucus’ top leadership post will run for a seat on the Arizona Corporation Commission instead of... […]