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Tax-reform pledge takers becoming a dwindling breed

The pledge that for years has been a holy grail of anti-tax conservatism is dwindling in popularity at the Copper Dome. Only 11 lawmakers, including just one of 17 Republicans...

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Arizona legislators tone down their spirit of rebellion

For the most part, Arizona lawmakers appear to have stepped back from the trenches of the states’ rights issue after years of incessant fighting with the federal government. Gov. Jan...

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National group calls education reform bill anti-science

A recently introduced Senate bill seeks to include in K-12 science courses discussion on the controversial issues of evolution, global warming and cloning, but the National Center for Science Education...

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AZ House OKs secrecy for environmental reports

Mining companies and other businesses will be allowed to keep environmental studies secret, even if they detail possible pollution problems, under industry-backed legislation that gained final House approval Monday. Under...

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Arizona legislators again say yes to free tickets

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It’s been a year since the Fiesta Bowl scandal embarrassed legislators, but at least some Arizona lawmakers still like their perks. The Arizona Diamondbacks...

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Burges sworn in as newest senator

Judy Burges (file photo)
Won over by her legislative experience, Maricopa County’s supervisors today picked Rep. Judy Burges to replace former Sen. Scott Bundgaard. Burges, who...

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Bundgaard’s party-mates pick 3 to replace him

Senate Majority Leader Scott Bundgaard's seat remained empty Wednesday through nearly two dozen floor votes. (Photo by Evan Wyloge/Arizona Capitol Times)
Republicans have picked an incumbent...

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2011 Arizona Legislature

Click here to see a list of all the freshmen lawmakers in the 50th Legislature. HOUSE District 1: Andy Tobin (R) Karen Fann (R) District 2: Albert Hale (D) Tom...

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Senate passes ‘I didn’t pay enough taxes’ bill

The Legislature has decided to give Arizona residents the option to donate more of their income to the state each tax cycle, even though many lawmakers say the whole thing...

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