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Californians soundly reject ‘clean elections’ ballot measure
California voters shot down Proposition 89, which opponents said would have severely limited corporate political strength in addition to its goal of implementing publicly funded campaigns similar to those in... […]
Groscost remembered as man of ‘passion, conviction’
About 1,200 people packed the Mesa Kimball Stake Nov. 9 for the funeral of Jeff Groscost, the former state House speaker and a dominating figure in Arizona Republican politics. U.S.... […]
‘Capitol Times’ publications, staff honored by state, national groups
Public notices section earns 2nd place in National Newspaper Association contest
About a Bill — DUI; Prior offenses
Sen. Jim Waring Getting rid of DUI violation takes longer What the new law does: Extends the “look-back” period for driving under the influence from 60 months to 84 months.... […]
Parties focusing on 3 Senate races
The Republican Party is hoping that when the dust settles after the Nov. 7 election, the majority party will have enough votes in the Senate to potentially override any veto... […]
Democrats focus on 5 House districts
As the Republican Party looks to strengthen its grip on the House of Representatives, Democrats are hoping a groundswell of anti-Republican sentiment fomenting on a national level will trickle down... […]
2006 TOP VOTES In congress
HOUSE 1. GOP ETHICS BILL Members on May 3 passed, 217-213, a GOP bill to tighten ethics and lobbying rules. The bill required lobbyists to post Internet reports on campaign... […]
Panel votes to require big increase in energy from renewable sources
Looking to the sunSean Seitz (left), president of the Arizona Solar Energy Industries Association, a nonprofit trade group, speaks to reporters Oct. 27 shortly before a Corporation Commission meeting on... […]
DOA begins oversight of Treasurer
He hasn’t publicly revealed when he will leave his post, but Treasurer David Petersen began to clear out his office this week. Arizona Capitol Times has learned that Governor Napolitano... […]
Executive director to leave Arizona League of Conservation Voters
Susan Culp will go the Sonoran Institute to work on growth, water issues
About a Bill: Adoption, Termination of Parental Rights
Sen. Karen Johnson Paternity rights clarified to aid adoptions What the new law does: Voids a potential father’s authority to give consent to adoption proceedings or to the termination of... […]
Auditor general poses, posts Q&A about CPS
The state Auditor General’s Office has offered some quick answers to questions about infants exposed to drugs in the womb. They can be found in a two-page question-and-answer report, the... […]
