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2015 Session Wrap Q&A: Senate President Andy Biggs
The stars aligned for Senate President Andy Biggs in 2015. The numbers don’t show it, but the makeup of the Senate proved more conservative. A new governor worked well with Republican leadership in the Senate. Meanwhile, Biggs was once again a force behind the budget and took the lead to end the session in record time.
2015 Session Wrap Q&A: Senate Minority Leader Katie Hobbs
Sen. Katie Hobbs was one of many new leaders at the Capitol this session. She was tasked with leading an entirely-new Democratic leadership team in the Senate while dealing with a new governor and a veteran Senate president in Andy Biggs.
Veteran Senate secretary retires to the hills of Kentucky
Few people can claim they know the legislative process as intimately as Charmion Billington, the longtime secretary of the Arizona Senate.
Lawmakers tout secrecy with little success
If a little sunshine is the best medicine, Arizona legislators seem afraid to take their proper dosage.
Don’t tread on us: Cities complain the state is usurping their authority
The 2015 legislative session was rough for Arizona towns, cities and counties. Proposals sought to limit local control even as state lawmakers continually railed against federal overreach, city and county officials observed.
5 freshmen lawmakers stand out in the class of 2015
While some true freshman lawmakers were just learning the ropes or making noise with no real results, a handful House newbies caught the eyes of lobbyists and lawmakers in the recently ended session with their effectiveness in passing legislation, quiet leadership and star potential.
Will the honeymoon last? Governor’s approach aligned perfectly with conservative Legislature
“Honeymoon” seems almost too soft a word to use to describe Gov. Doug Ducey’s relationship with the Republican-led Legislature in his first session.
Hashtag Activism: Social media war rages at the Capitol
For the #governor and #Democrats in the Legislature, 2015 may be remembered as the year of the hashtag. Policymakers embraced social media this session as never before.
