Few provide a stabilizing presence at the state Capitol like Wendy Baldo, the Senate’s longtime chief of staff, who offers not just knowledge, but institutional knowledge, and not just any counsel, but counsel rooted in experience.
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Patrice Kraus 
In the kingdom of term limits and constant turnovers, institutional knowledge is king. And few can match Patrice Kraus’ experience, skill and political acumen as a lobbyist.
Read More »Rental bikes make debut in Capitol area
Grid Bikes added four stations near the Capitol last month. Three stations are along Washington Street at 17th Avenue, 15th Avenue and 12th Avenue. Another station is at 17th Avenue and Adams Street.
Read More »New laws affect short-term rentals, photo radar, public notices
Arizonans who like to rent out their homes to visitors and don’t want local officials to stop them will benefit from a new law that took effect Sunday.
Read More »Year in Review: 2016 Quotes of the Year 
Dozens of notable quotes graced the pages of the Arizona Capitol Times this year. Lawmakers threw shade at one another, pundits opined on education and elections, and Capitol regulars offered up some gems as well. Here are our favorite quotes from 2016.
Read More »Students protest Trump win at Arizona capitol
Dozens of Phoenix high school students who walked out of class are protesting Donald Trump's presidential win at the state capitol.
Read More »Andy Biggs: From stubborn no-voter to Senate leader 
After 14 years as a state legislator, Senate President Andy Biggs won’t be returning to the Capitol next January, and instead seeks higher office in Congress. The Gilbert Republican has much to reflect on after another chaotic session and years in the Legislature, where he went from a stubborn no-voter in the House to the leader of a Senate chamber that’s grown more conservative over the past decade.
Read More »Capitol rally opposes bill to counter solar ballot initiative 
Solar advocates turned out at the Arizona Capitol today to oppose a forthcoming bill that would hamper a solar ballot initiative.
Read More »Legislators cleared to carry guns in House
The next time you’re chatting with lawmakers at the Capitol, don’t be surprised if you notice they’re armed.
Read More »Judge rules public can’t see Stump’s text messages
The public is not entitled to see any of the text messages recovered from the state-owned cell phone used by Bob Stump.
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