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Session Wrap with Rusty Bowers
Even after a taxing 134-day session, House Speaker Rusty Bowers remains patently himself when he sits down with the Arizona Capitol Times – reflective, resolute and ready with a story, which this time was about the day his brother shot himself in the foot.
Lawmakers weigh in on disputes, divisiveness of session
The state House of Representatives is notoriously cantankerous, but this legislative session was more confrontational than anyone remembers. Some felt it more than others, but the consensus is the 2019 legislative session was different.
Who killed mall commission remains a mystery
The Legislative Governmental Mall Commission was given a name bureaucracies dream of and a death Sen. Lela Alston described as “snakey” even by political standards.
Future of dull historical naming board about to become political
What’s in a name? If you sit on the State Board on Geographic and Historic Names, a lot of research, socio-geographical considerations and, now and then, a bit of drama – one might even say a bit of Shakespearean drama.
The Breakdown: Have you no honor?
How exactly do you work with someone you believe has betrayed you? That’s a question some lawmakers are asking themselves about the state’s county prosecutors after what some saw as an 11th hour reversal on criminal justice reform measures.
The Breakdown: Our watch has ended
Sine die watch is finally over after the Senate approved an $11.8 billion budget on Memorial Day
Lorenzo Sierra: A journey to represent all
Rep. Lorenzo Sierra’s end goal is clear–if not a tad bleak.
Bret Roberts: Diverse background fits good at Capitol
Rep. Bret Roberts once thought he’d have to be nuts to run for a seat at the Legislature.
The Breakdown: Rumor has it
Today’s the day lawmakers in both the House and the Senate hope to introduce budget proposals, but don’t hold your breath for sine die just yet.
Conflict swirls around bill to honor fallen Navy SEAL
The highest peak in the Estrella Mountain Regional Park is at the center of a debate weighing the memory of fallen heroes against ancient traditions.
Ducey’s signature starts study of missing and murdered indigineous women
Gov. Doug Ducey signed a bill Tuesday to study the prevalence of missing and murdered indigenous women and girls.
John Fillmore: A not-quite freshman on fire art, unions and schools
Rep. John Fillmore has a self-denigrating streak.
