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A Year of Capitol Quotes: 2010’s wildest statements
The year in memorable quotes from Arizona's political players.
Brewer preparing proposal on state employee system
Gov. Jan Brewer plans to propose significant changes to the state's personnel system, possibly including a reduction of current job protections held by many workers.
Glassman seeks Democratic chairmanship
Former U.S. Senate candidate Rodney Glassman said he will seek the chairmanship of the Arizona Democratic Party.
Committee overlap may lead to rowdy session
More committees mean more people divvying up the work, ostensibly making for an efficient legislative process.
Dems complain border security panel is redundant
Some Democratic lawmakers couldn’t help but scratch their heads when the list of new Senate committees was released in November.
Thomas defends bankruptcy, failure to pay daughter’s medical bills
Senate candidate Robert Thomas, a Phoenix Republican who is touting himself as a successful businessman, filed for personal bankruptcy in 1994 and he was a wanted man in Mississippi for four years after a judge found him in contempt of court for failing to pay his daughters’ medical bills.
Supporters say Proposition 106 protects health care rights; foes call it useless
Supporters of Proposition 106 say allowing Arizonans to opt out of any federal or state health care mandate would preserve the right of individuals to make their own decisions. Opponents, however, say the measure could derail the benefits of federal health care reform here if the state can defend it in court.
Poll: Most Arizonans dissatisfied with Legislature’s performance
Most Arizona voters are dissatisfied with the way the Legislature has handled the state budget and taxes, according to a poll released Thursday.
Poll finds majority of Arizona voters favor key provisions of immigration law
Arizona voters overwhelmingly favor even the most controversial provisions within SB 1070, according to a poll released Wednesday Arizona State University’s Morrison Institute for Public Policy.
Major makeover for Senate, but still quite conservative
Half of the Senate is being replaced next year, but its tone and ideological temperament aren’t likely to change much from the group that was elected two years ago.
Kansas lawyer is architect for AZ immigration law, among others
When politicians and police across the country want to crack down on illegal immigration, they often reach out to the same man: a little-known Kansas attorney with an Ivy League education who is the architect behind Arizona's and many of the nation's most controversial immigration laws.
