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Recent Articles from Camryn Sanchez Arizona Capitol Times
Republicans push Hobbs to finish referendum signature verification
Republicans across the state joined forces today urging Secretary of State Katie Hobbs to “expedite” the signature verification process on a seemingly failed voter referendum to block universal expansion of empowerment scholarships.
Longest serving Senate staffer passes at 72
Senate Maintenance Supervisor Miguel "Mikey" Rendon passed away early Saturday morning at age 72 after serving 45 years in the Senate.
Pima County judge lifts injunction on pre-statehood abortion ban
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] A Pima County Superior Court judge lifted an injunction on Arizona’s near-complete territorial era abortion ban. “The court finds that because the legal basis entered for the judgment entered in 1973... […]
Residency challenges hard to prove
Arizona law requires politicians to live in the districts they represent, but not much stands in the way of “carpetbagging” lawmakers who live outside their district.
Do past social media posts sway voters?
Unsavory comments from the pasts of political candidates are often dredged up during the campaign season, but Republican consultants say voters don’t necessarily care.
Longtime Kingman politician, former mine inspector Joe Hart dies at 78
Former Arizona Mine Inspector and lawmaker Joe Hart passed away on Sunday at age 78, surrounded by family.
Here’s what you should know about ESAs
Arizona is again grappling with the issue of Empowerment Scholarship Accounts and whether voters should decide for themselves if taxpayer money can fund private and home schools for all K-12 students.
Espinoza drops out of Senate race for SRP job
Unopposed state Senate candidate Rep. Diego Espinoza, D-Tolleson, withdrew from his race today to take a job with the Salt River Project, leaving his West Valley district with no candidate on the ballot.
Judge rules Wadsack stays on ballot in LD17
A Pima County judge denied a request by friends of Sen. Vince Leach, R-Tucson, to knock GOP Senate nominee Justine Wadsack off the general election ballot on Monday.
Pinal mulls new laws to fix election snafu
In the wake of a disastrous primary, Pinal County officials are considering new laws for smoother future elections.
Republicans push proposal for significant teacher raises
A group of Republican lawmakers and candidates for office signed onto an education proposal on Monday to raise teacher salaries permanently by $10,000 dollars in the next legislative session.
Lawmakers eye repeal of English immersion
A Republican lawmaker may introduce legislation again next year to do away with mandatory English immersion for students who are non-native speakers.
