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Chief of counties association voices concern over push for property tax rollback
Shortly after earning a degree in Arts in American studies, Nicole Stickler found herself on Capitol Hill working for Congressman Philip Crane of Illinois. She had worked as an intern […]
Rep. Robert Meza — ‘People want solutions — they’re not into ideology’
Artwork dominates Rep. Robert Meza’s legislative office. Enter, and you immediately see a trio of playfully colorful boxes on the wall. The wall behind the District 14 Democrat’s desk is […]
Lobbyist Stan Barnes — At the Capitol, ‘facts take a backseat to politics’
Stan Barnes was 27 when he was elected to the Arizona House of Representatives in 1988. Two House terms and a Senate term later, the son of Pinal County cotton […]
Sen. Robert Blendu — Term limits are absolutely destroying the institution
Robert Blendu served as majority whip in the House, as chairman of the Senate Rules Committee, and now as president pro-tempore, where he presides over his chamber in the absence […]
Rep. Bill Konopnicki — ‘Voters in CD1 want someone with common sense approach to solving rural issues’
With his creation of an exploratory committee for Arizona’s 1st Congressional District, Bill Konopnicki becomes the fourth legislator to publicly set his sights on campaigning to get a job in […]
Mark Holleran, chief executive officer of CASS — ‘These are human beings and we have responsibility…’
The Central Arizona Shelter Services operates a non-profit homeless shelter less than a mile from the Capitol. CASS incorporated in 1984. In 2005, CASS opened a new shelter on a […]
UpClose with Sherri Walton — ‘What we’ve seen is a Band-Aid approach; give them the cheapest pill we can and stabilize them’
Meet Sherri Walton, a local advocate and lobbyist for the mentally ill, who speaks from personal experience. Her bouts with depression, and those of three of her daughters, led the […]
Rep. Tom Chabin — Education, education, education — ‘That is something that is very high on my list’
After being down one member since late July, the House of Representatives once again has a full complement of lawmakers. Tom Chabin, D-2, was sworn in Sept. 10 to replace […]
On Child Protective Services: ‘I’m going into these hearings with an open mind’
Much like the legendary swallows of San Juan Capistrano arriving in California each spring, September for many reasons is when legislators begin returning to the Capitol.Stakeholder meetings are scheduled, interim […]
Annie Loyd, independent candidate, 3rd Congressional District
Annie Loyd grew up in a home that was deeply involved in community work. Loyd, who was reared Catholic, said they would clean the church on Saturdays and help with […]
‘Most people really do step up and serve’
As the Maricopa County Superior Court Jury Commissioner, Marcus Reinkensmeyer, 52, rounds up citizens for jury duty in the county’s five regional Superior Court centers – including the downtown Phoenix […]
