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Nick Ponder: Man about cities and towns and lobbying
Nick Ponder, the new legislative director at the League of Arizona Cities and Towns, said his goal is to reintroduce the organization to the Capitol community.
Teachers set for days of rallies at Capitol
Arizona Educators United have permission to rally at the Capitol all day Friday and most of next week.
Wendy Baldo
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 [...]
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.
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.
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.
