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Mar 3, 2014

All eyes on Sinema as Arizona’s 7th District calls

Democratic Rep. Kyrsten Sinema is undoubtedly tempted to jump from her current swing district to the solidly Democratic 7th Congressional District seat being vacated by the retirement of Rep. Ed Pastor, but her campaign is not addressing widespread speculation she will enter the fray.

Feb 25, 2014

Campaign seeks to boost Latino coverage under Affordable Care Act

Millions of uninsured Latinos would benefit from the Affordable Care Act, but many incorrectly assume that coverage is too expensive or that enrolling would put relatives in the country illegally at risk for deportation, a White House official said Monday.

Feb 20, 2014

AZ Lawmakers pass religious discrimination bill

Gov. Jan Brewer is going to get the last word on whether Arizona business owners can cite their religion as a reason to turn away gays -- and maybe others.

Feb 6, 2014

Bipartisan bill seeks to allow math credit for high school computer classes

A bill to allow Arizona high school students to take a computer science course in place of a required math course would make them more competitive for the growing number of technology jobs, two state lawmakers say.

Photo by Evan Wyloge/Arizona Capitol Times
Jan 23, 2014

Lawmakers tour cannabis cultivation site

Two Arizona lawmakers toured a sprawling medical marijuana cultivation facility Thursday to see first-hand how the state’s regulated medical marijuana industry has come into bloom.

Jan 21, 2014

Election year means some intra-party battles at the Capitol

As lawmakers start the new year, one topic will hang over their heads and color the legislative session more than any other. It’s not Medicaid or Child Protective Services or... […]

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 15, 2014

State lawmakers, White House tout Tucsonan as Obamacare success

Laid off and with a pre-existing medical condition, Tucson resident Sue Voelker said it was a struggle to get health insurance – until the passage of the Affordable Care Act.

Jan 2, 2014

Colorado pot law a guide for hopeful Arizonans

While the nation watches Colorado adults buy marijuana in retail stores for non-medical consumption, advocates of a similar arrangement in Arizona are working to follow the Centennial State’s lead.

Dec 9, 2013

Medical marijuana businesses worry about legalization legislation

Phoenix Democratic Rep. Ruben Gallego’s proposed legislation to legalize recreational marijuana in Arizona has some in the medical marijuana industry worried about losing their businesses.

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Nov 29, 2013

Capitol Quotes: Nov. 29, 2014

This week's most outstanding political quips, gibes and utterances.

Nov 26, 2013

Rep. Gallego pushing recreational pot legalization

Assistant House Minority Leader Ruben Gallego is about to become a hero of recreational pot smokers across Arizona, as he plans to introduce legislation next year to legalize recreational marijuana use in Arizona.

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