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Paul Marsh: Keeping mines safe and rocks cool
Paul Marsh is the only elected state mine inspector in the United States and has served since 2021. He told the Arizona Capitol Times that he is a reluctant politician who is passionate about making mining as safe as possible and educating Arizonans about its impact on the state.
Director of Criminal Justice Commission resigns amid GOP accusations
The executive director of the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission announced his resignation after intense scrutiny from Republican lawmakers during the commission’s sunset review.
Capitol cafe reopens with help from familiar faces
After Noble Ground Coffee in the Arizona Capitol Museum abruptly closed, two former baristas have opened a new cafe in its place to serve regulars desperate for coffee during the legislative session.
Boards and commissions full of vacancies – Republicans want them gone anyway
As vacancies plague the state’s more than 200 boards and commissions, Republican lawmakers have set their sights on cutting them this session as a way to shrink government.
Arizona Criminal Justice Commission faces bumpy road to renewal
Lawmakers are divided over whether to renew the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission before it expires this year, with some Republicans throwing out accusations of espionage and misconduct.
Lawmaker proposes renaming Corporation Commission for better awareness
Lawmakers, activists and members of the Arizona Corporation Commission have lamented that voters do not understand the significance of the utility regulation body, but one senator is hoping to correct that by changing the agency’s name.
Republicans target state agencies and boards, bring Trump’s ‘DOGE’ to Arizona
After the November 2024 election, legislative Republicans pledged to follow in President Donald Trump’s footsteps and rein in state government.
Will Humble: Agency head turned policy wonk
Will Humble spent decades at the Department of Health Services, including six years as director, before transitioning to advocacy. A self-described policy wonk, Humble reflected on ...
Lawmakers set their sights on Corporation Commission, utilities
Lawmakers in both parties have introduced several bills this session that could affect the Arizona Corporation Commission, utility companies and ratepayers.
New Faces: Justin Olson
Justin Olson returns to the House of Representatives after a stint at the Arizona Corporation Commission and Turning Point USA, where he works as the chief financial officer.
Republicans bring back rejected ballot measure as new bill
Despite voters rejecting Proposition 315 during the November election, Republicans in the Legislature are bringing the ballot measure back as a newly introduced bill.
Republicans use Legislature’s first week to make case against Hobbs’ reelection
The first week at the Legislature saw both parties and two branches of government laying out their plans for the 2025 session. But it also saw Republicans lay out their plan to make Gov. Katie Hobbs a one-term governor.
