Recent Articles from Katie Campbell
Politics, tempers derail bipartisanship in House
It didn’t go well when Republican and Democratic leaders in the House of Representatives met on February 27.
Joanne Osborne: From cookies to diamonds
Rep. Joanne Osborne’s love for Arizona is a family affair, a tradition even.
The Breakdown: Livin’ on a prayer
Gov. Doug Ducey gets to choose from among five candidates to be the next justice on Arizona’s Supreme Court.
Bill to study ways to prevent violence against indigenous women to get vote
Rep. Jennifer Jermaine, D-Chandler, sponsored House Bill 2570 to establish the Study Committee on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls to find ways to reduce violence against indigenous women.
Ethics chairman says Stringer not entitled to hearing before committee
The Capitol shouldn’t hold its collective breath for a House Ethics Committee hearing on Rep. David Stringer as Ethics Chairman T.J. Shope wants to avoid that kind of “circus” and thinks he’s legally justified in doing so.
Jennifer Pawlik: A 3-year, overnight success
Rep. Jennifer Pawlik pulled off what was widely considered the most surprising legislative victory of the 2018 election season.
The Breakdown: No ragrets
Another session, another missed opportunity to fully fund special education programs.
Revamp of special-ed funding formula goes nowhere
Arizona’s formula for funding special education will be at least 40 years old before it is adapted to reflect the effects of school choice.
Senate passes bill to protect vulnerable adults
The Senate unanimously approved a bill designed to move forward from a horrific event to now better protect some of the state’s most vulnerable adults.
Andrés Cano: At 26, he’s not part of any ‘guard’
As a first-generation college student, Rep. Andrés Cano’s goal was to set an example of hope for his family.
The Breakdown: You’re killing me, session
The Legislature is contemplating a bill that would diminish the death penalty law for the first time since 1973. And you might be surprised to hear who’s pushing it.
Gas tax hike dead, alternative fuel parity survives
“I can’t get any Republicans to want to push this bill forward. They don’t want to take a tough vote on something that’s so important to Arizona. That’s my feeling.”