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The Breakdown, Episode 5: Expelled
The Arizona House of Representatives took a historic vote on Thursday to expel one of its members, Republican Don Shooter.
The Breakdown, Episode 4: Moving on – or trying to
The special legislative session on opioids is over, and now, it's time to move on. But that can be easier said than done.
The Breakdown, Episode 3: The special session clock is ticking
The governor will convene the special session on the state's opioid crisis today, and he wants to see legislation approved by Friday.
The Breakdown, Episode 1: Opening day
On the inaugural episode of The Breakdown, our reporters lay out what they're expecting to see this legislative session.
Arizona Capitol Times to launch podcast on statewide politics
Don't just read the Arizona Capitol Times. On Jan. 8, start listening.
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.
Partisan politics not in play with most legislation
Most legislation comes from citizens, businesses, organizations and associations who are confronted by a specific problem that needs redress. They look at their options at the state and political subdivision level. They look at their legal opportunities and whether court action might address the issue. And frequently they decide that fixing a perceived statutory deficiency is their best option.
Trump dominated Arizona’s political scene throughout 2016
Donald Trump’s candidacy roiled Arizona’s Republican establishment, just as it did in most other states.
David Leibowitz: Primarily a storyteller, regardless of his profession
David Leibowitz sat down with the Arizona Capitol Times to discuss storytelling, Arizona and its politics, lame apologies and the mental and physical stature of lawmakers.
To report politics rather than to live it — experience all sides
Looking to the future, all I can say is this election is a great learning experience for not only me, but for America too. You have to look out for all outcomes, and not underestimate the underdog.
McFarland’s contributions described as unprecedented
Ernest William McFarland (1894-1984), known throughout his career as “Mac,” served as a U.S. senator, governor of Arizona, and ultimately chief justice of the Arizona Supreme Court, but millennials, baby boomers, and even many seniors have difficulty recalling his name or his numerous accomplishments. His life story should inspire Arizonans. His career in politics, law, as a television executi[...]
The 2016 Arizona Legislature’s ‘political magic’
This isn’t news to political junkies, but average citizens don’t have a clue about what the governor and Legislature have been doing other than occasional splashy stories, the “magic.”
