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Rep. Don Shooter relaxes Feb. 1 before a historic vote of his colleagues to remove him from office. He was ousted by a vote of 56-3. (Photo by Katie Campbell/Arizona Capitol Times)
Feb 1, 2018

Arizona House makes historic vote to oust Don Shooter

Rep. Don Shooter refused to resign, instead forcing his Republican colleagues to vote to expel him over repeated, substantiated claims of sexual harassment contained in an investigative report conducted by the House.

Feb 1, 2018

Don Shooter expelled from Arizona House in wake of sexual harassment investigation

The Arizona House of Representatives voted 56-3 today to expel Rep. Don Shooter.

Jan 30, 2018

Rep. Shooter sexually harassed women, created hostile work environment, investigator finds

A House investigation confirmed today that there was “credible evidence” Republican Rep. Don Shooter violated a sexual harassment policy and created a hostile working environment at the Capitol.

Gov. Doug Ducey looks up at the gallery of the Old Capitol where elementary school children watched as he signed the opioid omnibus on Jan. 26. (Photo by Katie Campbell/Arizona Capitol Times)
Jan 29, 2018

The Breakdown, Episode 4: Moving on – or trying to

The special legislative session on opioids is over, and now, it's time to move on. But that can be easier said than done.

Gov. Doug Ducey convenes a special session on the opioid crisis on Jan. 22. (From left) Senate President Steve Yarbrough, Senate Minority Leader Katie Hobbs, House Minority Leader Rebecca Rios, House Speaker J.D. Mesnard and a litany of other lawmakers and supporters joined the governor to advocate for various changes in law related to opioids. (Photo by Katie Campbell/Arizona Capitol Times)
Jan 22, 2018

The Breakdown, Episode 3: The special session clock is ticking

The governor will convene the special session on the state's opioid crisis today, and he wants to see legislation approved by Friday.

Jan 5, 2018

GOP legislator wants to take constant ‘campaign mode’ out of lawmaking

Rep. Drew John, a freshman lawmaker, is planning to introduce legislation that would double legislators’ terms to four years from two.

Sep 15, 2017

Former undocumented immigrants turned lawmakers want ‘Dreamers’ to speak out

House Democrats Isela Blanc and Cesar Chavez want “Dreamers” to keep making their voices heard and telling their stories as Congress wrestles with how to address Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals.

C.T. Wright (Photo by Katie Campbell/Arizona Capitol Times)
Aug 21, 2017

C.T. Wright: Politically active clemency chairman prays for unity

If you’ve sat through a day at Arizona Senate in the past three years, there’s a chance you’ve heard a booming prayer delivered by C. T. Wright. His prayers have also been heard in the Arizona House of Representatives, at state GOP meetings, and even at a campaign rally for President Trump in 2016.

May 4, 2017

Arizona House approves university bonding, Senate up next

The Arizona House approved the most contentious part of a $9.8 billion state budget package this evening, clearing the way for approval of the package in that chamber.

Nov 9, 2016

Engel takes lead in surprisingly close District 10 race

Newcomer Kirsten Engel is holding the top spot in southern Arizona’s Legislative District 10, while incumbent Democratic Rep. Stefanie Mach is barely hanging on to the second seat, fending off a challenge from a familiar foe.

Nov 9, 2016

A day of drama: Here is a rundown of who won, who lost in Tuesday’s election

Arizona failed to turn blue in the presidential election, but Democrats picked up at least one seat in the Legislature, and voters ousted the infamous Republican Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio.

Apr 14, 2016

House advances bill trying to nullify national defense laws

The House advanced a proposal Thursday to try and stop the government from indefinitely detaining or executing Arizona citizens without due process, despite criticisms the bill defies what is allowed under the Constitution.

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