Recent Articles from Arizona Capitol Reports Staff
Special election costs could exceed $11 million
Gov. Jan Brewer is asking the Legislature to put two items on the ballot for a special election that she believes would help close Arizona’s budget gap and revitalize the... […]
Eliminating state contractors doesn’t always lead to cost savings
The meetings and conferences industry is not immune from the sluggish economy. In fact, it is more appropriate to say that these activities are considered overhead that is expendable in... […]
AZ cities, tribal governments allocated $150 million for public housing
City governments and tribal communities across the state are gearing up for numerous public-housing projects made possible by more than $150 million from federal stimulus money that began flowing into... […]
‘I’ll see you in court:' Homeowners lose venue for fighting HOAs
Stephen Stark stands in front a shed, but not his. The homeowners association, he said, allowed the neighbor in back of his house to keep this shed, while denying his... […]
GOP leaders float ideas counter to Brewer’s budget plan
Some Republicans say it was wrong to preempt governor
Brewer transition team closes shop with some positions still unfilled
Gov. Jan Brewer is still settling into her office on the Ninth Floor, but that process could go unfinished if the governor chooses not to fill a number of open... […]
State auditor finds schools spending less in classrooms
Despite passage of a citizen’s initiative nine years ago that raises hundreds of millions of dollars for public education, Arizona’s school districts are now spending even less money in the... […]
Eliminating state contractors doesn’t always lead to cost savings (10757)
The meetings and conferences industry is not immune from the sluggish economy. In fact, it is more appropriate to say that these activities are considered overhead that is expendable in... […]
With a clearer picture of state and federal funds available, conservative Republicans speak up
Let me begin by thanking you for the great honor of serving you in the state Legislature. Now that the state’s revenue figures are revealed and the details of the... […]
State officials scramble for federal education funds
The Governor’s Office, along with the state Department of Education, is preparing to apply for education money available in the federal stimulus package.The information relayed during a March 4 committee... […]
Abortion consent act protects women, children, medical professionals
This commentary is a response to a Feb. 27 article in the Arizona Capitol Times (“Republicans advance abortion bill; Dems walk out in protest”).Dems walk out in protest”) H2564, Abortion... […]