Recent Articles from Nick Phillips and Camryn Sanchez Arizona Capitol Times
Kaiser, cities reach compromise on housing bills
Republican lawmakers and a lobbying group for Arizona cities and towns have reached a deal on legislation they say will address rising housing costs in the Valley and across the state.
Hobbs, GOP lawmakers tout wins in budget as battle to define spending ahead
Two media events on Monday highlighted the coming political battle to define the $17.8 billion budget that lawmakers passed, and the governor signed last week.
Senate panel rejects health chief appointee, Oks social services director
A Senate panel recommended rejecting Gov. Katie Hobbs’ appointment for the top health official Thursday.
Senate denies records request after limiting retention
After changing rules around public records retention last week, legislators are now free to delete vast swaths of electronic records, and they’re turning down requests to get those records before they can be destroyed.
Candidates misstate opponents’ abortion positions
As abortion cases wind their way through the court system, candidates for November's election on both sides of the aisle have avoided detailing their exact stance on the controversial issue. That’s opened the door for wild – and unsupported – claims about candidates’ positions on the issue.
Trump candidates swept primary – what about November?
The Trump faction of the Republican Party won big in the August 2 primary election, notching victories from the U.S. Senate race down to state legislative districts.
Trump slate poised for clean sweep in primary
The Trump faction of the Republican Party appeared poised for a string of wins in Arizona’s GOP primary races as initial results rolled in on Tuesday, but the top Trump-endorsed candidate for state office was losing.
Election reform flopped in 2022, likely to return
Republican lawmakers fell short in their efforts to revamp election laws this session but could have a much better chance of success in 2023.
Ducey to decide on first 2022 election bill
The first election bill of the 2022 legislative session made its way to Gov. Doug Ducey’s desk, setting up a test for the governor, who has largely avoided talking about what election-related measures he supports.
Boyer, with help, nixes six election bills
It turned out to be a frustrating few days for the Republican Senators who’ve talked for months about using the 2022 legislative session to make substantial changes to Arizona election laws in the wake of the 2020 election audit.