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Recent Articles from Camryn Sanchez and Jakob Thorington Arizona Capitol Times
Partisan tax extension plan poised for veto
On Tuesday evening the Legislature passed a partisan, controversial half-cent sales tax extension, which Democrats called a “slap in the face” and the governor said she will veto.
One Rio Verde plan dies, another advances
House members approved a new measure to get water to the Rio Verde community Monday that Rep. Alexander Kolodin, R-Scottsdale, is offering as an alternative to appease Senate President Warren Petersen, R-Gilbert, and the Senate killed an alternative plan.
Lawmakers take long break – key bills await action
The pressure is off state lawmakers after Gov. Katie Hobbs signed a $17.8 billion budget package and negotiations on critical housing and transportation issues will continue during a near month-long recess of the Legislature.
Lawmakers consider two potential Rio Verde water solutions
A potential solution to get water to the Rio Verde Foothills passed through the Legislature on Monday, but even though the residents like it, a different proposal might have a better chance of becoming law.
Budget bills advance through the Senate and House
Republicans in the state Legislature are closing in on sending a budget that is likely dead on arrival to Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs next week.
Senate Republicans introduce budget bills
The Senate completed the first step towards passing a budget on Monday while the House hit a snag.
Dems oppose rules limiting record retention, expanding leadership power
The Arizona Senate and House of Representatives adopted new rules packages on party lines this week that would expand the powers of the House speaker and Senate president and drastically reduce requirements for members to retain records.
Hobbs, GOP lawmakers off to shaky start
While Gov. Katie Hobbs said Jan. 9 her door “will always be open” for anyone ready to make progress for Arizona, many Republicans think she slammed it on them.
Ducey, lawmakers disagree on special session support
Gov. Doug Ducey said that even though he promised to call a special session, he’s not sure if he has support for it. Lawmakers say that’s not the case.
Douglas groundwater measure enhances conservation
Southeast Arizona residents took matters into their own hands to protect a groundwater basin through a citizens initiative, although a sister measure failed.
Governor, House, Senate: three political parties?
Arizona’s Legislature and Governor’s Office will go from mainstream Republican control to three separate ideologies.
Dems spend big, focus on taking Senate
Democrats are spending millions of dollars in the few competitive legislative districts hoping to take control of the Arizona Senate.
