Recent Articles from Arizona Capitol Reports Staff
Panel punches hole in Arizona’s voter registration law
Voters can use federal form to vote without proper I.D.
Many states seek retirees to boost rural economies
As members of the baby boom generation start searching for the perfect place to spend their golden years, states — especially ones not typically considered havens for senior citizens —... […]
Late senator’s bills spark debate
Sen. Marilyn Jarrett died Friday, and her Senate colleagues mourned for her the following Monday during an emotional floor session largely devoted to tributes to the 11-year Republican lawmaker from... […]
Senator Jarrett: ‘A great loss’
Sen. Marilyn Jarrett, a Republican conservative who held leadership positions in both chambers while serving more than 11 years in the Arizona Legislature, died March 10, one day after collapsing... […]
‘This is not a normal session’
Jarrett death, record number of bills, add to strain
Disabled community wants to work
State legislators are cutting their nose off to spite their face! Once again, the disabled community must cry out — “Let us work!” The Legislature says it wants to “boost... […]
Drugs, mental health screening bills advance
Human rights group lobbies for informed consent in medication studies
Drugs, mental health screening bills advance (3438)
Human rights group lobbies for informed consent in medication studies
Chuck Gray to serve out Jarrett's term
The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors have chosen GOP Rep. Chuck Gray fill the District 19 vacancy left by the sudden passing last week of Sen. Marilyn Jarrett. “With our... […]
Services set for Marilyn Jarrett
Services are set to honor Sen. Marilyn Jarrett, who died March 10. •There will be a viewing in the Rotunda of the old Capitol building from 4 to 7 p.m.... […]
Arizona legislators awash in e-mails
Immigration, homosexuality issues spur nasty missives
Interview with Senator Jack Harper
No one says he’s a shrinking violet. Sen. Jack Harper, R-4, is known for — and proud of — being an outspoken conservative, a partisan and a critic of government,... […]