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January Contreras

Feb 21, 2024

10,000 more kids to qualify for health care insurance

Nearly 10,000 Arizona children of the working poor will soon be eligible for subsidized health care.

Children's Action Alliance
Nov 22, 2023

New Children’s Action Alliance CEO passionate about public service  

January Contreras never forgets a face. The new CEO of Children’s Action Alliance, one of the most respected nonpartisan groups in Arizona, still vividly remembers the constituents in crisis she has served, ranging from small business owners crushed by health care costs to grandparents caregiving for loved ones struggling with substance abuse. 

vote, politics, Democrats, Republicans, divisiveness, women's rights, democracy, education, family values
May 21, 2021

Races for 2022 statewide offices taking shape

Arizona is sitting somewhere between keeping the 2020 election alive and preparing for the 2022 election, where all statewide executive offices will be on the ballot as well as a U.S. Senate seat.

May 14, 2019

Billionaire Steyer to spend money to ‘educate’ voters on utility

Having burned through $28 million in a pair of losing political battles in Arizona last year, California billionaire Tom Steyer is now prepared to pump some more cash into the state.

Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich (Photo by Katie Campbell/Arizona Capitol Times)
Nov 6, 2018

Brnovich re-elected despite expensive attacks from clean energy group

Attorney General Mark Brnovich easily defeated Democratic rival January Contreras Tuesday, but his victory speech on Election Day made it seem like the real victory was against progressive billionaire Tom Steyer.

MARCO VERCH/FLICKR
Nov 5, 2018

The Breakdown: Let’s consult the crystal ball

The end of this election cycle is upon us, and while some races are more than predictable, others may be too close to call.

Oct 30, 2018

Outside groups big spenders in races for statewide offices

Cash from outside groups is rivaling - and in some cases exceeding - what candidates for statewide office are spending on their own election campaigns.

Oct 23, 2018

AG withdraws arguments on legality of hashish for medical marijuana patients

Fearing unintended consequences for patients, especially children, Attorney General Mark Brnovich on Monday withdrew his agency's arguments urging the Arizona Supreme Court to declare hashish and extracts of marijuana illegal in all situations.

Oct 16, 2018

Billionaire helps Garcia, but no match for Ducey’s millions

Incumbent Gov. Doug Ducey is burying his Democratic foe in a landslide of dollars.

Oct 11, 2018

Brnovich, Contreras debate on cases AG has taken

Attorney General Mark Brnovich found himself defending the decisions he made to challenge various federal laws, challenges that his Democrat foe said Wednesday worked against the interests of average Arizonans.

Sep 7, 2018

Women, minority candidates emerge in Democratic slate

The statewide Democratic candidates who emerged victorious from primary elections reflect a diverse slate, with people of color and women making up the majority of the nominees. The Republican nominees reflect quite the opposite.

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