Recent Articles from Katie Campbell
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.”
Hearing on fetal resuscitation bill used to demonstrate ‘our different world views’
A bill seeking to repeal a 2017 law requiring life-saving measures for fetuses delivered alive failed to pass out of the House Judiciary Committee today, an outcome predicted by the bill’s sponsor long before two hours of debate that she sought to avoid.
House panel approves bill to quash political activity in classrooms
The president of the state’s largest teachers’ union warned a House committee Monday of a potential Red for Ed resurgence if they advanced a contentious bill from Rep. Kelly Townsend last night, which they did.
The Breakdown: Just roll with it
With no clear resolution ahead in the battle between the governor and Republican legislators, budget talks could take a turn toward empowering the minority party.
Bill to strengthen regulation of care facilities gets initial approval
The Senate took the first legislative step toward better protecting some of the state’s vulnerable adults today.
Ducey orders agencies to improve training on sexual abuse prevention
Gov. Doug Ducey issued an executive order Wednesday that will lead to increased oversight of those serving some of Arizona's most vulnerable populations.
Ethics committee picks former Brewer aide to lead Stringer probe
The House Ethics Committee has retained the law firm Ballard Spahr to handle the ethics investigation against Rep. David Stringer.
The Breakdown: About that DCP deadline
At long last, the Arizona Legislature has voted to sign onto the multi-state Drought Contingency Plan. Why then does it seem we’re not out of the *ahem* water yet?
The Breakdown: Update from the Twilight Zone
We promised you an update on Rep. David Stringer and the mounting case against him, and here it is.