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Governor Katie Hobbs delivering the 2025 State of the State Address on the floor of the Arizona House of Representatives at the Arizona State Capitol in Phoenix, Arizona.(Gage Skidmore / Flickr)
Apr 30, 2025

AHCCCS and DHS directors resign

The directors of the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System and the Arizona Department of Health Services resigned Thursday “after it became clear to the Governor’s Office that the Senate […]

Mar 6, 2025

GOP lawmakers want power to review agency rules

A Republican bill moving through the Legislature would allow the legislative leaders to make appointments to the Governor’s Regulatory Review Council, the entity that reviews state agency rules. GRRC is […]

Jan 3, 2017

Year in Review: 2016 Capitol Spotlight highlights

Many Capitol denizens were movers and shakers in 2016, taking new jobs and making new moves for future offices. Here are the highlights from this year's Capitol Spotlight.

Nov 23, 2016

Ducey reappoints Game and Fish Commissioner to 2nd term

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey has re-appointed a member of the Arizona Game and Fish Commission.

Aug 18, 2016

Governor appoints school superintendent, teacher to state Board of Education

Gov. Doug Ducey on Thursday tapped a Tucson school superintendent and a Paradise Valley teacher to serve on the state Board of Education.

Former Senate Minority Leader Leah Landrum Taylor (Photo by Evan Wyloge/Arizona Capitol Times)
Oct 21, 2015

DES hires former legislator to state agency position

Republican Gov. Doug Ducey has appointed a former Democratic leader in the Arizona Legislature to a top position in the Department of Economic Security.

Jul 19, 2012

Arizona Supreme Court vacancy attracts 14 applicants

The state’s solicitor general and the chief judge, of the Arizona Court of Appeals are among 14 applicants vying to fill a vacancy on the Arizona Supreme Court.

Apr 12, 2012

Brewer appoints 2 to AZ Court of Appeals

Gov. Jan Brewer is naming a superior court judge and a lawyer to serve on the Arizona Court of Appeals. Judge Samuel Thumma and attorney Randall Howe were appointed Wednesday by Brewer to the state's appellate court.

Feb 11, 2010

Brewer names Tyne to head up Weights and Measures

A game of state agency musical chairs is bringing Kevin Tyne back into Gov. Jan Brewer's official orbit.

Jan 13, 2010

Brewer names replacement for Vanderpool at DPS

Gov. Jan Brewer on Jan. 13 named Robert Halliday, a 35-year veteran of the Department of Public Safety, as the agency's next director.

Dec 15, 2009

Appointments for key posts in ADEQ

Several appointments have been announced for senior positions in the state's environmental protection agency. Department of Environmental Quality Director Ben Grumbles on Dec. 14 announced that administrative counsel Henry Darwin is the new deputy director. Darwin replaces Patrick Cunningham, who is leaving for a senior post in the U.S. Attorney's Office for Arizona.

Aug 20, 2009

Verschoor to head Arizona Budget Commission

Senate President Bob Burns has appointed a Gilbert Republican to head a new commission aimed at streamlining the organization, operation and costs of state agencies. Sen. Thayer Verschoor will lead the Arizona Budget Commission for the duration of the 49th Legislature. No other members were announced.

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