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Barry Aarons: Legendary lobbyist tells all
With 55 years of experience lobbying at the state Capitol, Barry Aarons, with his signature bow tie, is one of the most recognizable lobbyists in Arizona. From starting as a […]
Sandy Bahr: Environmental activism in the second Trump era
Sandy Bahr is a well-known figure at the state Capitol, where she can frequently be found testifying at the Legislature and the Arizona Corporation Commission in her role as executive […]
Joe DeMenna: Keep lobbying in the family
The DeMenna family has helped shape Arizona law for generations as one of the Arizona Capitol’s most recognizable and respected public affairs firms. Nearly two decades after Kevin DeMenna founded […]
Reyna Montoya: An advocate for equal opportunity
Reyna Montoya has lived many lives. As a high school teacher, she learned how educational policies could intimately impact the lives of students. As a DACA recipient, she advocated for […]
Historic University Club in Phoenix shuts down due to declining membership
Key Points: The University Club of Phoenix was founded in 1965 and closed in July It served as a local hub for political networking and fundraising in Arizona The club’s […]
Lobbying powerhouses move in on Arizona’s politics
Key Points: D.C. lobbying firm partners with local consults Alliance targets growth in defense, technology and health care Another national flag planted portends further interest in future A partnership between […]
Electric utility lobbying efforts win big in 2025
Key Points:Â Electric utility companies had two bills passed to protect their financial assets in 2025 Companies like Arizona Public Service Co. have also donated huge amounts of money across […]
Measure that could affect GOP 2026 race for governor advances
The GOP head of the Arizona Freedom Caucus is advancing legislation that would bar fellow Republican Karrin Taylor Robson from becoming the next governor — even if she were to […]
For John Baumer, commercial real estate and lobbying melds two passions
John Baumer grew up working with his father on construction sites and aspired to get a real estate license before he was hired at the Arizona Legislature as a page. […]
Jay Kaprosy: Technician who loves policy and a good debate
As a lobbyist, Jay Kaprosy realizes that very few people know what he does for a living or what the term actually means.
Putting an end to insanity of dirty political campaign commercials
The spread of non-candidate political campaign commercials has reached a level of absurdity that needs to be addressed urgently. The current state of politics has devolved into a spectacle of lies and distortions, bombarding us with misleading, dangerous messages.
Love letters from lawmaker to lobbyist raise ethical questions
Rep. David Cook, R-Globe, denies having a romantic relationship with a lobbyist whose employer put her on suspension pending an investigation of professional misconduct.
