Recent Articles from Arizona Capitol Reports Staff
Governor: English learner meeting with GOP leaders
Senate president says
Teen drivers kill many more; Arizona lacks intermediate license
By Eric Kelderman
Federal budget adds costs, slashes funds for states
President Bush is offering states no help in paying for congressionally ordered changes to driver’s licenses and would foist new costs on states to provide food for low-income pregnant women... […]
Groups eye Arizona districts, lawmakers for D.C.’s next fresh political face
Arizona GOP Congressman Jim Kolbe’s announcement that he would not seek another term this year set off a mad scramble for what could be one of the most competitive races... […]
Elected officials must obey the law or leave office
I am writing in response to the letter that states that forfeiture of office is too high a price to pay for violating campaign finance law. Forfeiture of office is... […]
Insurer: Malpractice laws might be paying insurance dividends
Lawmakers push bill to protect ER physicians
Deadline extended to apply for Clean Elections Commission spot
Secretary of State Jan Brewer has extended a deadline for her to accept applications for a seat on the Citizens Clean Elections Commission, replacing former commissioner Tracey Bardorf. Ms. Bardorf,... […]
Payday loan bill reduces number of rollovers
While the headline-grabbing component of a bill that further regulates the payday loan industry concerns how such companies interact with members of the military, a Tucson lawmaker says she is... […]
Up Close with Lisa Atkins, V.P. of public policy, Greater Phoenix Leaderhip
‘My grandparents instilled in their children and in us the importance of being informed, and participating’
1992 vs. 2006: Governor Napolitano now is on other side of a line-item veto lawsuit
Democrat calls governor’s action ‘questionable’
Up close with Senator Harry Mitchell, State Democratic Party chair
‘We’re not in the red… The party’s in great shape’
Deadline extended to apply for Clean Elections Commission spot (124)
Secretary of State Jan Brewer has extended a deadline for her to accept applications for a seat on the Citizens Clean Elections Commission, replacing former commissioner Tracey Bardorf. Ms. Bardorf,... […]