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Mar 26, 2018

Clodfelter shut down in attempt to roll Speaker over investigation documents

Rep. Todd Clodfelter, R-Tucson, tried to force a vote on the House floor today to require that the chamber publicly release all of the documents pertaining to the sexual harassment investigation of former Rep. Don Shooter.

Mar 26, 2018

Regents president Eileen Klein to step down as she meets personal goals at helm

In a statement released Monday, Klein gave no clear timeline for her departure or next moves, saying only that she would be leaving her position later this year “to take some time off before deciding what my next adventure will be.”

Jordan Harb (Photo by Paulina Pineda/Arizona Capitol Times)
Mar 26, 2018

Jordan Harb: Starting a life of politics and public policy

Jordan Harb, the 17-year-old Mesa student who helped organize a student walkout on March 14 to mark the one-month anniversary of the school shooting in Parkland, Fla., said he won’t be deterred by lawmakers’ lack of response.

Former Arizona Corporation Commissioner Gary Pierce, with bottle, and wife Sherry Pierce, both of whom stand accused in a bribery scheme, leave U.S. District Court in Phoenix after their arraignment on June 7, 2017.
Mar 23, 2018

Legal documents: Indicted lobbyist’s ex-wife FBI informant in bribery case

The legal fate of a former utility regulator, the head of a utility and a lobbyist facing bribery, conspiracy and fraud charges could depend on whether jurors believe the lobbyist's former wife.

Mar 23, 2018

Ducey signs legislation to protect utilities from proposed renewable energy requirements

Ignoring last-minute requests for a veto, Gov. Doug Ducey signed legislation Friday to protect utilities from having to generate more of the power sold to their Arizona customers from renewable sources.

Mar 23, 2018

House panel OKs changes to redistricting commission

Republican state representatives advanced a resolution to overhaul the membership of the Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission in ways that some worry will disenfranchise minority voting blocs.

Mar 22, 2018

Bill to undermine possible renewable energy vote goes to governor

Claiming they're protecting Arizonans from a California millionaire, Republican lawmakers gave final approval Thursday to legislation to allow the state's utilities to effectively ignore any new voter-mandated requirements for renewable energy.

Mar 22, 2018

Dental therapy bill regains life in Senate

A state Senate committee gave new hope to a proposal to license dental therapists in Arizona.

Gov. Doug Ducey (Photo by Katie Campbell/Arizona Capitol Times)
Mar 22, 2018

Ducey’s school-safety plan disliked on bipartisan level

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey may want bipartisan support for his plan to address school safety in the wake of another mass shooting, but he’s instead facing bipartisan opposition.

Mar 21, 2018

Sea of red engulfs Capitol as teachers protest

The protesters included dozens of teachers from nine schools in west Phoenix and Glendale who called in sick in the first job action teachers have called since organizing earlier this month.

Mar 21, 2018

Ex-procurement head says he was forced out for questioning staffer’s practices

Seth told the Arizona Capitol Times that he was forced out for asking questions about several state contracts that he said were questionable contracts.

Mar 21, 2018

Arizona teachers protest low pay at state Capitol

Teachers gathered at the state Capitol on Wednesday to protest their low pay, including some from west Phoenix schools who plan to skip their normal workday in a job action.

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