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Arizona Capitol Times

Apr 1, 2019

The Breakdown: The end

After nearly a year of resisting calls for his resignation, David Stringer has left the House of Representatives. Who will take his place?

Gov. Doug Ducey waves to supporters at a Make America Great Again campaign rally for President Trump in Mesa on Oct. 19, 2018. Ducey has been a leading fundraiser in the 2018 election. (Photo by Gage Skidmore/Flickr)
Mar 25, 2019

The Breakdown: Leave it up to fate

Gov. Doug Ducey is poised to appoint more judges than any other governor in the state’s history.

Mar 11, 2019

The Breakdown: Livin’ on a prayer

Gov. Doug Ducey gets to choose from among five candidates to be the next justice on Arizona’s Supreme Court.

Jeff Fortney teaches a group of students with special education needs at Mirage Elementary School. PHOTO COURTESY OF JEFF FORTNEY
Mar 4, 2019

The Breakdown: No ragrets

Another session, another missed opportunity to fully fund special education programs.

Arizona state Rep. Eddie Farnsworth, left, R-Gilbert, and sponsor of the anti-human trafficking House Bill 2454, talks with Rep. David Stevens, R-Sierra Vista, at the Arizona Capitol on Tuesday, April 15, 2014, in Phoenix. The bill was unanimously passed by the Senate, and toughens penalties for trafficking adults and targets businesses such as massage parlors and escort services that advertise online, and increases the minimum penalties for a child-prostitution conviction to 10 years to 24 years in prison. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Feb 25, 2019

The Breakdown: You’re killing me, session

The Legislature is contemplating a bill that would diminish the death penalty law for the first time since 1973. And you might be surprised to hear who’s pushing it.

From left, House Minority Leader Charlene Fernandez, House Speaker Rusty Bowers, Senate President Karen Fann and Senate Minority Leader David Bradley await the governor at the historic Capitol building on Jan. 31, 2019. PHOTO BY KATIE CAMPBELL/ARIZONA CAPITOL TIMES
Feb 18, 2019

The Breakdown: Just roll with it

With no clear resolution ahead in the battle between the governor and Republican legislators, budget talks could take a turn toward empowering the minority party.

Gov. Doug Ducey addresses a crowded room at the historic Capitol building before signing legislation on the Drought Contingency Plan just hours ahead of a federal deadline on Jan. 31. PHOTO BY KATIE CAMPBELL/ARIZONA CAPITOL TIMES
Feb 4, 2019

The Breakdown: About that DCP deadline

At long last, the Arizona Legislature has voted to sign onto the multi-state Drought Contingency Plan. Why then does it seem we’re not out of the *ahem* water yet?

Jan 28, 2019

The Breakdown: Is this the Twilight Zone?

We’ve got one thing on our minds this week, and chances are you’ve already guessed it.

Jan 21, 2019

The Breakdown: Water, water everywhere

The long-awaited legislation on water and the Drought Contingency Plan hit legislators’ desks last week. What does - or doesn’t - it say?

Gov. Doug Ducey embraces one of his sons after he takes the oath of office to begin his second term on January 7, 2019. (Photo by Katie Campbell/Arizona Capitol Times)
Jan 14, 2019

The Breakdown: Day one

The 2019 legislative session has finally arrived.

The Capitol grounds were prepped for the state inauguration, which will take place on January 7, exactly one week before the opening day of the 2019 legislative session. PHOTO BY KATIE CAMPBELL/ARIZONA CAPITOL TIMES
Jan 7, 2019

The Breakdown: Session is coming

We’re just one week away from opening day, and already we’re off to an interesting start.

Kyrsten Sinema and Martha McSally
Dec 28, 2018

The Breakdown: The awards show no one asked for

2018 has been an exciting year from the start. As it comes to a close we’re looking back on some of the standout moments.

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