Recent Articles from Luis Zambrano Arizona Capitol Times
New law gives more money for water projects
Gov. Doug Ducey on April 21 signed a bill that provides larger grants for developing water projects in rural areas, but questions linger on whether there will be any money for them.
Tourism taxing districts could be coming soon
Twin bills with bipartisan support to jumpstart Arizona tourism appear dead in the Senate, but they may reappear this year or next as the concept has gained support nationally and here.
Legislation that changes ELL program gains support
Lawmakers are moving legislation that would ask voters to approve a new way of teaching English Language Learners in Arizona.
House passes bills to clear criminal records
The Arizona Legislature is considering bills to help people like Nez and others who have had their charges dismissed or served their sentences to free themselves from the long-term effects of entering the criminal justice system – wrongfully or not.
Transitional housing still effective as programs fade away
Although the number of people who have found themselves homeless has increased nationally, transitional housing programs are giving way to emergency shelter, even though many homeless agencies believe that transitional housing is effective in combating homelessness.
Bill targets human traffickers for lawsuits
A Republican lawmaker's bill will allow victims of sex trafficking to sue their pimps and anyone else involved in the crime.