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Barrett Marson: From schoolyard scoops to state spotlights
Barrett Marson started with a passion for news. That passion would eventually lead him to embed himself in the ever-changing, yet somehow steady, network of Arizona politics. Over 25 years […]
Here are your Best of the Capitol winners for 2026!
We can think of no better way to celebrate the Arizona Capitol Times’ 120th anniversary than by honoring the individuals and organizations acting as the state’s chief changemakers. From legislators […]
Former Democratic lawmaker Leezah Sun to run for Arizona governor as independent
Key Points: Former Democratic state lawmaker Leezah Sun runs for governor as an independent Sun resigned after House ethics investigation found her guilty of disorderly conduct Sun needs over 46,000 […]
Historic University Club in Phoenix shuts down due to declining membership
Key Points: The University Club of Phoenix was founded in 1965 and closed in July It served as a local hub for political networking and fundraising in Arizona The club’s […]
Lobbying powerhouses move in on Arizona’s politics
Key Points: D.C. lobbying firm partners with local consults Alliance targets growth in defense, technology and health care Another national flag planted portends further interest in future A partnership between […]
No Labels party transforms to support independent candidates in state elections
Key Points:Â After recent court battle, the No Labels party heads in a new direction Party opens itself up to independent candidates for state offices Organizers hope to ease ballot […]
2026 election fatigue is already hitting the Capitol
Key Points: The 2026 election has already begun in earnest in Arizona Consultants say voters are not ready to hear election news yet Only some issues in 2025 will impact […]
Two groups making new bid to hide names of donors in political races
Two groups involved in Arizona politics are making a new bid to hide the names of their donors, with one saying that "government officials'' may threaten or intimidate them.
Ex-politician in prison for adoption scheme loses appeal
A former Arizona politician in prison for running an illegal adoption scheme in three states involving women from the Marshall Islands has lost an appeal of one of his sentences. […]
The Breakdown: Must be campaign season
Two Arizona Supreme Court justices are being targeted amid accusations, without any supporting evidence, of a cozy relationship between the high court and the Ducey administration.
The Breakdown, Episode 7: ‘Hamilton’ was bound to come up sometime
The Arizona Capitol Times team didn't know how to say no to a "Hamilton" tribute, and "licenses schmicenses" was a real topic of conversation.
The Breakdown, Episode 6: Details, details
After two weeks in one crisis or another, lawmakers really got to work last week, and our reporters dug in.
