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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.

U.S. Sen.-elect Kyrsten Sinema, D-Ariz., smiles after her victory over Republican challenger U.S. Rep. Martha McSally, Monday, Nov. 12, 2018, in Scottsdale, Ariz. Sinema won Arizona's open U.S. Senate seat in a race that was among the most closely watched in the nation, beating McSally in the battle to replace GOP Sen. Jeff Flake. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Nov 19, 2018

The Breakdown: Free at last?

Election Month continues here in Arizona with ballots yet to be counted nearly two weeks since polls closed.

A worker prepares volunteers to verify ballots at the Maricopa County Recorder's Office Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018, in Phoenix. There are several races too close to call in Arizona, especially the Senate race between Democratic candidate Kyrsten Sinema and Republican candidate Martha McSally. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Nov 12, 2018

The Breakdown: The end is near

Last Tuesday was supposed to conclude this election season, but in true Arizona fashion, the counting continues.

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Nov 5, 2018

The Breakdown: Let’s consult the crystal ball

The end of this election cycle is upon us, and while some races are more than predictable, others may be too close to call.

Maricopa County Superior Court Commissioner Tracey Nadzieja stands with Brianna Westbrook after Nadzieja was sworn into office on October 12, 2018, making history as the first transgender judge in Arizona. Westbrook said Arizona's transgender community is small, and Nadzieja's accomplishment was celebrated as a step forward across the state. PHOTO COURTESY OF BRIANNA WESTBROOK
Oct 29, 2018

The Breakdown: No turning back

Last week The New York Times warned that the Trump administration may soon define 1.4 million transgender Americans out of existence. One of those Americans is Tracey Nadzieja.

Oct 22, 2018

The Breakdown: Divided

Democrats may be banking on a blue wave this year, but statewide candidates don’t seem to have embraced their most rural voters and their seemingly untapped potential.

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