Recent Articles from Arizona Capitol Reports Staff
Adultery law remains on books, though not enforced
Police in Arizona are required to take reports about criminal violations, but a recent notation in the Bullhead City Police Department’s crime log did turn a few heads. According to... […]
Border crime increases; armed robbers prey on illegal immigrants
Armed robberies of illegal immigrants by bandits are on the rise along the busy Arizona-Mexico border, with some of the most notable spikes coming in more remote areas increasingly favored... […]
Former DPS 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... […]
Sen. Mitchell resigns, backs Burton Cahill as replacement
Miranda likely pick for Democrat assistant leader; Garcia as whip
Agriculture issues update
Constitutional measure to limit regulation of agriculture dies; disease tracking bill moves
Defense lawyer predicts political fallout from trial
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... […]
GOP suit challenges Napolitano line-item veto
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... […]
House deals with child screening, medications
Psychiatrist says legislation treads on medical profession
Republicans take battle to court
Defamation suit against Liddy starts March 27
SCR 1015 gives tax break to mining giant
At the turn of the 20th century, Arizona’s elected leadership railed against corporate power. They drafted an Arizona Constitution that protected Arizona’s citizens from potential abuses by an elite few.... […]
Arizona needs security freeze legislation to curb ID theft
Living in the state with the highest rate of identity theft, Arizonans are all too familiar with the headlines – another security breach at a major data collector, more inadequately... […]