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History of the Historian: Sharlot Hall
Don’t let this picture of Sharlot Hall fool you. She may look gentle enough, but in 1926, around the time this picture was taken, she got the only slaughtering license ever issued to a woman and was quite proud of it. Her acclaim does not stem from this dubious distinction however, but rather from her work as a writer and a historian.
Brewer endorses Michele Reagan for secretary of state
Senator Michele Reagan, who is in a three-way primary race for Secretary of State, today snagged the coveted endorsement of Gov. Jan Brewer.
Capitol Spotlight – Week of July 4
News briefs on hirings, appointments and movements of members of Arizona's political, public policy, legal and business communities.
Stargazer
This is Percival Lowell, founder of Flagstaff’s Lowell Observatory and early-day astronomer. He spent the better part of a lifetime probing the solar system — gazing into the lens of this Clark 24-inch refractor telescope (now a registered national historic landmark) from atop Mars Hill in Flagstaff.
A Fortune and A Legend
John Horton Slaughter, who came to the Arizona Territory in 1879, when he was 38, made himself a fortune and a legend.
Dolan Company, parent to ‘Arizona Capitol Times’, appoints new CEO
The parent company of the Arizona Capitol Times announced June 30 that it has appointed a new CEO.
Arizona election challenges go viral
It all started with Scott Fistler changing his name to Cesar Chavez. Then Republican and Democratic candidates were accused fo forgery and congressional candidate Mary Rose Wilcox mistakenly attacked Ruben Gallego over his own name change. The Arizona Capitol Times explores those and other 2014 election challenges.
Court approves Dolan reorganization plan
A court has approved the bankruptcy reorganization plan of Dolan Co., a business and legal publisher that is the parent company of the Arizona Capitol Times.
‘Cap Times’ hauls home 16 Arizona Press Club awards
The Arizona Capitol Times took home 16 awards in the 2013 Arizona Press Club contest, and one of its reporters was a finalist for the organization’s top honor.
Session Wrap 2014: UpClose with House Speaker Andy Tobin
For the first time since we began doing them, a leader has refused to sit down for a Session Wrap Q&A interview. Arizona House Speaker Andy Tobin's office refused multiple requests to sit down for an interview, and the only explanation given was that he “wanted more control” over what would be printed. As a result, we were unable to ask Tobin about his experiences this year — or get his thou[...]
Best quotes of the 2014 session
Our reporters catch lawmakers during their happy, upset, frustrated and humorous moments. Here's a recap of some of the best utterances of the 2014 legislative session.
Capitol Quotes: May 9, 2014
This week's most outstanding quips, gibes and utterances from Arizona's political scene.
