Recent Articles from Nathan Brown Arizona Capitol Times
GOP schools chief race draws crowded field
The field of Republican candidates hoping to take on Superintendent of Public Instruction Kathy Hoffman is starting to take shape, with two who have some statewide name recognition.
Supervisors pick new LD28 lawmaker
Maricopa County supervisors voted unanimously Monday morning to appoint Liguori to the seat, which became vacant a month ago when Aaron Lieberman resigned to focus on his gubernatorial campaign.
Lawmakers examine federal role in recent wildfires
Wildfires consumed 955,000 acres, almost double the 520,000 acres burned in the preceding two years combined.
Udall takes step in run for schools chief
Rep. Michelle Udall has become the latest House member to seek higher office.
Senate panel chair hot seat in 2022
Some conservatives who want to see the Legislature take a harder line on election issues are hoping Sen. Kelly Townsend, R-Mesa, who is the Government Committee’s vice chairwoman, be appointed to lead it.
Friese plans to resign LD9 House seat
After seven years in the House, Randy Friese is stepping down.
Tucson man accused of murder voted from jail, AG alleges
A man who is facing life in prison for murder has another legal headache now – an illegal voting charge.
Brnovich to probe Maricopa County’s 2020 election
Attorney General Mark Brnovich is taking up Senate President Karen Fann on her request for an investigation into the findings of the Cyber Ninjas’ audit report.
GOP Senate hopefuls against Afghan resettlement
Two of the Republicans hoping to take on U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly next year have come out against letting Afghan refugees resettle in the U.S.
Pratt – elder statesman of Legislature – dies
Rep. Frank Pratt died on Tuesday.
Rep. Lieberman resigns to run for governor
Rep. Aaron Lieberman announced Monday he is resigning from the state House of Representatives to focus on his gubernatorial campaign.
Trump nod good in primary, iffy in general
Rep. Mark Finchem just got what many observers consider the most important endorsement a Republican can get. But even if it helps him win the primary in August, the question remains whether the endorsement will be helpful in November 2022.