Recent Articles from Arizona Capitol Reports Staff
Despite Federal Reserve hikes, mortgage rates stay ‘attractive’
Everyone has said it. Mortgage rates would shoot right through the roof as the Federal Reserve kept on hiking short-term interest rates. The common wisdom was that the two were... […]
Bankruptcy attorney survey: New law punishes debtors
The National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys (NACBA) recently released a survey, entitled “Bankruptcy Reform’s Impact: Where are all the ‘Deadbeats’≠”, that showed the bankruptcy reform act that took effect... […]
Bank on it
Growth requires more oversight, says new superintendent Felecia Rotellini
Tomb of Arizona’s first governor needs repairs
The tomb where Arizona’s first governor is buried needs repairs and some people are calling on Phoenix city officials to pay for the restoration. Long cracks and huge divots scar... […]
Arizona’s cows rank as nation’s most productive
Although their numbers are dwindling, dairy farmers who stay in the business are moving their operations to more spacious areas so they can add more cattle and invest in more... […]
Amended eminent domain initiative lists ‘abuses’
A group seeking to prevent what it feels are abuses of eminent domain laws has filed an amended application for a proposed initiative with the Secretary of State’s Office. Arizona... […]
Survey: Public backs hiking minimum wage, tobacco tax for kids’ health programs
Proposed initiatives that would raise Arizona’s minimum wage, change the way pregnant pigs are held on hog farms, tax tobacco to fund early-childhood health programs and ban smoking in enclosed... […]
Lawsuit charging radio talk show host with defaming AZ political consultant goes to court
Defamation suit against Liddy starts March 27
Defense lawyer predicts political fallout in Arizona over defamation lawsuit
The case itself may be about defamation, but Constantin Querard’s lawsuit against a former county Republican Party chairman could have far-reaching implications as lawmakers and political observers prepare to keep... […]
Arizona House deals with child screening, medications
Psychiatrist says legislation treads on medical profession
AZ State Sen. Harry Mitchell resigns, backs Burton Cahill as replacement
Miranda likely pick for Democrat assistant leader; Garcia as whip