Recent Articles from Katie Campbell
The Breakdown: Not backing down
Republicans still hold the majority at the Legislature and significant posts at the state level, and they're not afraid to exercise that power.
Racially-charged comments lead to Stringer’s removal as criminal justice reform committee chairman
Rep. David Stringer on Friday was stripped of his chairmanship of the House Sentencing and Recidivism Reform Committee after again making inflammatory comments about race and immigration.
Aaron Lieberman: Aiming to represent all
He’s determined to represent all of his constituents, including Gov. Doug Ducey himself, who Lieberman described as a neighbor.
Bipartisanship to be tested in House with 31-29 split
No election cycle would be complete without a cadre of candidates preaching about the importance of working across the aisle. But that line will really be put to the test in the Arizona House of Representatives in 2019.
Democrats hope gains in House set trend for future
While all eyes were on the state Senate in anticipation of a potentially momentous Democratic power shift, it was the House of Representatives that saw a big step away from Republican dominance.
The Breakdown: Free at last?
Election Month continues here in Arizona with ballots yet to be counted nearly two weeks since polls closed.
Hoffman says she’ll assemble moderate staff
Kathy Hoffman was buoyed by the Red for Ed movement and Democratic energy across Arizona, but now, she’s looking for moderate voices to guide her administration.
The Breakdown: The end is near
Last Tuesday was supposed to conclude this election season, but in true Arizona fashion, the counting continues.
Prop. 305 defeat doesn’t end fight over voucher expansion
More than 1 million voters rejected lawmakers’ attempt to allow every public school student in Arizona to attend private or parochial schools on taxpayer dollars – but the fight isn’t over.
GOP Corp Comm candidates lead by less than 1 percentage point
The Arizona Corporation Commission will remain entirely red if tonight’s early ballot results hold true, but less than one percentage point currently separates first and third place.
Superintendent of public instruction race too close to call
Early ballot results signal a long night - and possibly week - ahead for the superintendent of public instruction candidates.
Clodfelter out, DeGrazia in for LD10 House
The single-shot strategy did not pay off for Republicans in the Legislative District 10 House race this year.