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Chad Campbell

Feb 14, 2014

Election bills by party

Both parties have proposals to change Arizona's election laws.

Feb 5, 2014

Lawmaker: To curb graffiti, ban sale of spray paint to minors statewide

To Jo Marie McDonald, whose job is to enhance the quality of life in Phoenix, graffiti has become a “forever battle” costing cities across Arizona millions each year.

Jan 27, 2014

Supporters renew push for arming Arizona teachers

A bill before Arizona lawmakers this session renews a push to allow teachers to arm themselves in the classroom.

Jan 27, 2014

Broadband fee proposed for public schools

No one disputes that broadband is significantly lacking for Arizona’s remote schools, but the battle this legislative session is going to be who pays for it.

Jan 21, 2014

Legislature questions Brewer’s budget director

The Arizona Legislature's appropriations committees got their first chance Tuesday to question Gov. Jan Brewer's budget director about details of her proposed $9.36 billion budget, with members raising concerns about a plan to take money from schools to pay for bringing high-speed broadband service.

Arizona House Minority Leader Chad Campbell (Photo by Evan Wyloge/Arizona Capitol Times)
Jan 21, 2014

Campbell hopes Democrats can play key role in budget, legislative process

House Democratic Leader Chad Campbell of Phoenix is entering his eighth and final year as a lawmaker, coming off of a huge win last year when Democrats were able to pass a budget including some of their key priorities with the help from a few Republicans and Gov. Jan Brewer. Campbell is hoping it won’t be a one-time deal and the minority party can become a real part of the budget and legislative[...]

Arizona Senate President Andy Biggs (left) and House Speaker Andy Tobin (upper right) stand as Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer prepares to give her annual State of the State speech. (Photo by Ryan Cook/RJ Cook Photography)
Jan 17, 2014

Brewer eyes economic development, education issues for 2014 session

While Brewer boasted of Arizona’s economic turnaround of the past few years and the attention the state has received nationally for its improved business climate, the governor said Arizona’s work is not done.

Jan 17, 2014

Advocates say Brewer CPS plan is only first step to reform

Gov. Jan Brewer’s plan to turn Child Protective Services into a standalone division that reports directly to her office received broad support following her State of the State address. But advocates, experts and lawmakers warned it is only a first step in reforming the troubled agency.

Jan 17, 2014

AZ lawmakers target guns, unions, marijuana & more in 2014

As Arizona’s economy rebounds and revenues stabilize, Gov. Jan Brewer and legislators can finally focus on more traditional policy debates, instead of mightily trying to save a sinking fiscal ship.

Jan 16, 2014

Republican lawmaker proposes repealing Medicaid expansion

Rep. Adam Kwasman, R-Oro Valley, introduced legislation today that would repeal Arizona’s Medicaid expansion, reversing the outcome of the most contentious legislative fight of 2013.

Rep. John Kavanagh, R-Fountain Hills, smiles as he addresses the legislature in the Arizona House of Representatives at the Arizona Capitol Monday, Jan. 13, 2014, in Phoenix. The Republican lawmaker wants the state constitution amended to allow cuts to public employee pensions and increases in employee contributions if the systems are badly underfunded. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Jan 15, 2014

Republican seeks to allow cuts in public pensions

An Arizona lawmaker wants the state constitution amended to allow cuts to public employee pensions and increases in employee contributions if the systems are badly underfunded.

Arizona Senate President Andy Biggs (left) and House Speaker Andy Tobin (upper right) stand as Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer prepares to give her annual State of the State speech. (Photo by Ryan Cook/RJ Cook Photography)
Jan 13, 2014

Education funding fight begins to heat

A fight is brewing at the Capitol over how much new money – if any – to give to the state university system.

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