Recent Articles from Katie Campbell
Dems: House restriction on debate silences minority
House Republicans voted Jan. 28 to limit the amount of time lawmakers can speak in debate, a move Democrats say is an attempt to silence the minority party.
Republicans sidestep expulsion vote of Rep. Stringer, ethics committee to probe allegations
House Republicans today bypassed a motion to expel Rep. David Stringer in favor of an ethics investigation of recent allegations against their colleague.
Leo Biasiucci: Turned green to red upon reflection
The state has given so much to Rep. Leo Biasiucci, and now, he says it’s his turn to give back.
The Breakdown: Is this the Twilight Zone?
We’ve got one thing on our minds this week, and chances are you’ve already guessed it.
Rep. Stringer apologizes to colleagues on House floor
Rep. David Stringer apologized on the House floor today for inflammatory comments he has made about race. Last year, the Republican from Prescott was twice recorded making comments about race... […]
Lawmakers hear testimony on abuse of people with disabilities
In the wake of horror at Hacienda HealthCare, there is no shortage of ideas for how to prevent abuse in the disability community. But what action can and will actually be taken at the state Legislature this year is not yet clear.
Rape of incapacitated woman spurs search for solutions at Capitol
Advocates for the disability community will meet at the state Capitol Wednesday in search of solutions after a recent rape at a care home caught international attention and outrage.
Udall to put education bills to the test
Rep. Michelle Udall is putting the bright ideas of her fellow lawmakers to the test with a teacher-approved grading system.
The Breakdown: Water, water everywhere
The long-awaited legislation on water and the Drought Contingency Plan hit legislators’ desks last week. What does - or doesn’t - it say?
Q&A with House Minority Leader Charlene Fernandez
House Minority Leader Charlene Fernandez will guide Democrats through a historic time in the state House of Representatives.
Q&A with House Speaker Rusty Bowers
House Speaker Rusty Bowers knows he will have very little wiggle room in the 2019 legislative session.
Tax-free tampons up for debate in Arizona Legislature
A Coolidge Republican whose office was flooded with tampons for his refusal to hear a bill on free feminine hygiene products last year now proposes to make them tax-free.