Recent Articles from Arizona Capitol Reports Staff
Judge upholds Arizona’s immigrant smuggling law
A judge upheld an Arizona law that created the state crime of immigrant smuggling, rejecting arguments that it was an unconstitutional attempt by the state to regulate immigration. The ruling... […]
Veto of eminent domain bill helps Goliath, city hall take David’s property
When it comes to eminent domain, Governor Napolitano has decided to favor Goliath over David with her veto of H2675. Eminent domain is the power of government to take private... […]
Our elections – A gamble or investment≠
What will happen to the voter who gets lucky enough to win $1 million under the proposed plan to turn Arizona elections into a lottery≠ I mean, after she calls... […]
Hiker convicted of murder after court rules self-defense law doesn’t apply
A retired school teacher was found guilty of second degree murder in Coconino County on June 14, just days after a failed attempt in the Arizona Supreme Court to have... […]
Arizona People, June 15 2006
Rick Karbon Rick Karbon Hired as an account manager for Prisma Graphic Corporation. His responsibilities include providing printing and graphical direction to the firm’s diverse client base. Mr. Karbon has... […]
Napolitano vetoes property rights bill on slum clearance
Governor Napolitano on June 6 vetoed a bill to impose new restrictions on municipalities’ use of eminent domain to compel property sales to clear slum areas, though a supporter of... […]
Randall Gnant
Former Senate president leaves state with advice for lawmakers: Dump personal agendas
Candidates for state offices, legislative seats file petitions by deadline
The following is a list of candidates who turned in their nominating petitions for state office by the June 14 deadline. Note: Petitions are counted but not verified by the... […]
220 candidates seek state offices
Making the filing deadline Rep. Russell Pearce, R-18 (left), files nominating petitions for re-election as Don Goldwater gets a close-up from a TV crew as he files papers to run... […]
Rep. Pierce wants ACC spot if Spitzer leaves for fed post
Rep. Gary Pierce A state representative is hoping his involvement in the state Republican Party will give him the inside track on replacing Arizona Corporation Commissioner Marc Spitzer on the... […]
Money pouring in to initiative groups
Tobacco tax proposal collects nearly $2 million
GOP candidate for AG faults Democrats for failure to combat ID theft, illegal immigration
Bill Montgomery A former deputy county prosecutor and Gulf War veteran began his campaign for attorney general by charging that Democrats have failed to confront Arizona’s problem with identity theft... […]