Jordan Gerard, Arizona Capitol Times

Jordan Gerard

Jordan Gerard covered the Arizona Senate for Arizona Capitol Times/State Affairs. Previously, she covered state and city government in Oklahoma City for The Oklahoman. Jordan graduated with a master’s degree in investigative journalism in 2023 from Arizona State University’s Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication. She is originally from southeast Minnesota, where she spent six years as a weekly newspaper editor.

Recent Articles from Jordan Gerard

Keeper of the Trees: Alison Faller oversees Arizona’s Magnificent Tree Program

Large trees might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Arizona, but the state’s diverse landscapes are home to trees and cacti that have survived for generations and, in some cases, since statehood.

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A third of Maricopa voting sites banning electioneering

Some property owners have experienced property damage or other problems. Others simply don't want their facilities to become sites of political activity.

Fontes and Kolodin trade insults with some policy sprinkled in

Secretary of State Adrian Fontes and Republican state Rep. Alexander Kolodin debated in the race for Arizona’s top elections official.

Families, advocates call for more help to solve Arizona cold cases

Victims’ advocates and families said Arizona's cold cases need more time, personnel, communication and accountability.

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Funding fight in Prop 320 could affect school safety

A ballot measure designed to direct more money to Arizona classrooms could force school districts to cut transportation, counseling services and school safety.

Sen. Mitzi Epstein won’t run again, but politics is in her blood

Sen. Mitzi Epstein, who served 10 years in the Legislature, might not run for the Legislature again, but she said she plans to stay in politics.

Arizonans bracing for more Medicaid coverage changes

Arizona’s Medicaid system, already facing declining enrollment, is bracing for impacts from H.R. 1.

Hobbs pauses Salt River horse removals through 2027

Key Points: Gov. Katie Hobbs halted removals of Salt River horses and ordered a genetic viability study Horse advocates and lawmakers claim the victory after months of grassroots work A... […]

A Sun City West resident had problems with her HOA, so she wrote a bill

When Sun City West resident Caroline Trotter clashed with her Homeowners Association, she did something many might not think to do: She took her fight to the Legislature.

Susan Nicolson: How a small department keeps Arizona real estate fraud at bay

As the commissioner of the Department of Real Estate, Susan Nicolson keeps an eye on real estate fraud while overseeing thousands of real estate licensees.

Arizona workers call for stronger heat safety protections

State officials issued new workplace heat safety guidelines in April, but many workers say it's not enough.

A tale of two candidates in LD 14: Biggs’ political name versus Walsh’s career experience

Legislative District 14 is reliably Republican, making a Democratic upset this November a long shot.

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Jordan Gerard

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Recent Articles from Jordan Gerard

Keeper of the Trees: Alison Faller oversees Arizona’s Magnificent Tree Program

A third of Maricopa voting sites banning electioneering

Fontes and Kolodin trade insults with some policy sprinkled in

Families, advocates call for more help to solve Arizona cold cases

Funding fight in Prop 320 could affect school safety

Sen. Mitzi Epstein won’t run again, but politics is in her blood

Arizonans bracing for more Medicaid coverage changes

Hobbs pauses Salt River horse removals through 2027

A Sun City West resident had problems with her HOA, so she wrote a bill

Susan Nicolson: How a small department keeps Arizona real estate fraud at bay

Arizona workers call for stronger heat safety protections

A tale of two candidates in LD 14: Biggs’ political name versus Walsh’s career experience

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