Bars can’t convince Supreme Court to hear case on reopening
Rebuffed by the Arizona Supreme Court, more than 100 bar owners are now taking their claims against Gov. Doug Ducey to a trial judge.
Movie theaters begin reopening with lower capacity
If sitting in a dark room to be entertained with a bucket of popcorn and an oversize container of soda in your lap is your idea of a good time,... […]
Gym to reopen without state’s approval
Arizonans waiting to get back into exercise routines during the COVID-19 pandemic may not have to wait much longer.
Court refuses to block enforcement of horse-racing law
A federal appeals court won’t block enforcement of a law that requires companies that provide off-track betting signals to sell them to anyone who will buy then. In a unanimous... […]
State to inspect resorts for compliance with emergency orders
Some Arizona resorts could find themselves facing orders to shut down part of their water parks. State Health Director Cara Christ said Monday she is sending inspectors to these resorts... […]
Q&A with Allie Bones
Allie Bones is the Assistant Secretary of State under Katie Hobbs. She virtually sat down with Arizona Capitol Times to talk about elections. Arizona saw record turnout in the August... […]
Powerless lawmakers meet with owners of closed businesses
Republican lawmakers who have been spinning their wheels since spring have turned to meeting with lobbyists and owners of shuttered industries to search for ways to help them reopen — but they’re still limited in what they can accomplish.
Supreme Court allows recreational marijuana measure to appear on ballot
Without comment, the state Supreme Court late Thursday upheld the decision of a trial judge that the 100-word description on the Smart and Safe Arizona Act “accurately described the proposition.” That clears the way for the proposal to appear on the November ballot.
Jessica Pacheco, brains behind APS strategies, leaves utility
Jessica Pacheco, the vice president of external affairs for Arizona Public Service, is leaving the public utility after more than 20 years to open her own public affairs firm with former Gilbert Mayor Jenn Daniels.
Conservative primary winners get glimpse of House infighting
A new crop of safe-seat Republicans likely to assume control of their districts after November are already navigating the internal politics of the GOP caucus, the product of a legislative... […]
Ducey delays waterpark reopening with move to federal court
The attorney for a Mesa water park is accusing the governor of "playing games'' in a bid to delay a ruling on whether it is the victim of illegal discrimination.
McSally concerned about Trump-Kelly voters
Republican Sen. Martha McSally expressed concern to GOP activists that some supporters of President Trump may not vote for her, an indication of her struggles to avoid the defection of... […]