Recent Articles from Arizona Capitol Reports Staff
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
Former AZ Dept. of Public Safety officer challenges Harper in Dist. 4 primary
A controversial Senate incumbent is being challenged by a fellow Republican, who might become controversial himself. Bill Whalen, who retired last fall after 25 years with the Department of Public... […]
Auditor: College expenses were legal
A state audit of board member expenses at Mohave Community College found some inappropriate charges but said the matter is closed because members or a foundation reimbursed the college. The... […]
AZ's Superintendent of Public Instruction seeks to block distribution of $21M in
By Jim Small
GOP lawsuit challenges Arizona governor
Attorneys for the Legislature filed a long expected lawsuit March 22 against the governor, alleging she unconstitutionally used her line-item veto powers when she struck a provision from legislation that... […]
Guns, evidence stolen from Game and Fish office
Several weapons and unidentified evidence were among items stolen from a warehouse at an Arizona Department of Game and Fish office in Flagstaff during a weekend burglary, officials said. Flagstaff... […]
Credit Union honored for aiding Katrina victims
During the chaos that swamped the trail of Hurricane Katrina, Charles Elliott’s cell phone stayed moored to his head. “I couldn’t sleep on this side for days,” he said, pointing... […]
Banks retool to meet needs of Latino immigrants
One of Maria Carrillo’s clients said thieves jumped him on payday because they knew he’d leave the check-cashing business with his pockets full of bills. How was he to know... […]