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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?

Rep. David Stringer (Photo by Howard Fischer/Capitol Media Services)
Feb 1, 2019

The Breakdown: Update from the Twilight Zone

We promised you an update on Rep. David Stringer and the mounting case against him, and here it is.

Feb 1, 2019

Feds to Arizona, California: Drought plan not complete

Despite much fanfare over Arizona’s Legislature passing and Gov. Doug Ducey signing drought plan legislation Thursday, the Department of the Interior is stepping in because federal officials say the drought plan isn’t done.

Jan 30, 2019

Republican legislator calls for a state Lt. Gov.

A Republican lawmaker is again asking voters to give Arizona a lieutenant governor, a role that would supersede the secretary of state as first in the line of succession for the governor’s office.

Rep. Leo Biasiucci (R-Lake Havasu) PHOTO BY KATIE CAMPBELL/ARIZONA CAPITOL TIMES
Jan 28, 2019

Leo Biasiucci: Turned green to red upon reflection

The state has given so much to Rep. Leo Biasiucci, and now, he says it’s his turn to give back.

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?

Jan 18, 2019

Q&A with Senate President Karen Fann

With every Republican leader in the state Senate from 2018 gone, Karen Fann steps into the void as the next Senate president and the leader of not just the Republican Caucus, but the chamber at large.

Jan 18, 2019

Q&A with House Minority Leader Charlene Fernandez

House Minority Leader Charlene Fernandez will guide Democrats through a historic time in the state House of Representatives.

Jan 18, 2019

Q&A with House Speaker Rusty Bowers

House Speaker Rusty Bowers knows he will have very little wiggle room in the 2019 legislative session.

Former Gov. Jan Brewer and recently appointed U.S. Senator Martha McSally share a moment of conversation before the inauguration festivities begin on January 7, 2019. PHOTO BY KATIE CAMPBELL/ARIZONA CAPITOL TIMES
Jan 7, 2019

Photos: Arizona’s 2019 inauguration

Arizona's statewide officials were sworn in during the state inauguration ceremony on January 7, an event that featured more than wonky policy talk.

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