Recent Articles from Arizona Capitol Reports Staff
Brenda Burns: Commission should work better with Legislature on solar
In seeking a seat on the Arizona Corporation Commission over Democratic rivals, Scottsdale Republican Brenda Burns is touting her private-sector experience, going back 30 years when she and her former husband ran an optometry business.
Jorge Luis Garcia: Keep Legislature away from Commission’s solar power authority
Jorge Luis Garcia says he’s bit worried that he is a Tucson state senator who has little name recognition in the Phoenix area, where most of the state’s votes are found.
Clifton Mineral Hot Springs
Clifton is situated in a deep canyon formed by the San Francisco River. The town is synonymous in Arizona vocabulary with its twin neighbor Morenci and the rich copper deposits responsible for the existence of both.
Times Past: Castle Hot Springs
The natural beauty and healing waters of Castle Hot Springs have enticed several owners during the years to attempt to craft the area into a successful resort destination, with varying degrees of success.
A Thousand words
This photo, taken in the early 1930s, captures Phoenix near the end of a transition. The area in the foreground of the picture is now occupied by Chase Field. At […]
Historic Phoenix tavern for sale as owner’s health declines
Tom's Tavern, a local hotspot among politicians, businessmen and lawyers, is up for sale, owner Mike Ratner said.
Green Party ‘sham’ candidates to stay on ballot
A judge on Tuesday allowed contested Green Party candidates to remain on the November ballot in Arizona, denying a request that they be kicked off because Republicans allegedly recruited them.
Cities across Arizona using Twitter to share news, connect with public
Many municipalities across Arizona have turned to Twitter to connect with residents and share information with the wider public. Nearly two dozen cities have official Twitter accounts, including some with separate accounts for their police and fire departments, parks and libraries.
May’s DUI is but one ‘skeleton’ this election season
This is the time when the skeletons come out, and we’re not talking about Halloween. With election season in full swing, reporters and political operatives are looking into the backgrounds […]
Activists launch effort to defeat ballot proposition on right to hunt and fish
A ballot proposition promoted as a way to safeguard the right to fish and hunt in Arizona would politicize decisions about wildlife by giving the Legislature sole authority, leaders of a new campaign against the measure said Friday.
Cotton farmers benefit from global demand, higher prices
Ronald Rayner has weathered many ups and downs in the four-plus decades he's grown cotton in the West Valley. For Rayner, and for many other cotton farmers in the state, it's looking like an up year.
State releases guidelines for protecting wildlife around renewable plants
With its sharp talons, powerful beak and 7-foot wingspan, the golden eagle is one of Arizona's fiercest and most imposing birds of prey. It's no match, however, for the rotating blades of turbines in wind farms.