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From left, Roxanne Thomas, Debbie Nez-Manuel, April Ignacio, Rep. Jennifer Jermaine, Violet Duncan and Rosetta Badhand Walker pose for a photo on the House floor after House Bill 2570 received initial approval from the full House. Some women, like Ignacio, drove more than three hours on March 7 to watch the bill advance. PHOTO BY KATIE CAMPBELL/ARIZONA CAPITOL TIMES
May 14, 2019

Ducey’s signature starts study of missing and murdered indigineous women

Gov. Doug Ducey signed a bill Tuesday to study the prevalence of missing and murdered indigenous women and girls.

Sue Black
Nov 1, 2018

Ducey places embattled Parks Director Sue Black on administrative leave

Embattled Arizona State Parks Director Sue Black has been placed on administrative leave after allegations emerged that her department ignored state protections for an archeological site at Lake Havasu State Park and bulldozed Native antiquities in order to develop the land.

Rep. Eric Descheenie details his legislation Wednesday which would bar publicly funded stadiums, civic centers and similar facilities from displaying any name or logo that any one of the state's 22 tribes finds ``disparaging.'' (Capitol Media Services photo by Howard Fischer)
Jun 18, 2018

Hours on the road leads to high turnover in LD7

The commute, time commitment and low pay have contributed to a high turnover rate among legislators from the state’s largest legislative district.

(Photo by Ellen O'Brien/Arizona Capitol Times)
May 25, 2018

Few lawmakers achieve perfect attendance, voting records

Only 19 state lawmakers, or 21 percent, made it to work every day and also registered a vote on 100 percent of the measures that went up on the board during the 53rd Legislature’s second regular session.

(Photo by Paulina Pineda/Arizona Capitol Times)
Mar 30, 2018

Dem House freshmen break tradition, turn up the ‘volume’

The lack of governmental or lawmaking experience hasn’t stopped these women from using this opportunity to speak out for causes that are important to them and for pushing for changes at the Legislature.

Jan 30, 2018

Rep. Shooter sexually harassed women, created hostile work environment, investigator finds

A House investigation confirmed today that there was “credible evidence” Republican Rep. Don Shooter violated a sexual harassment policy and created a hostile working environment at the Capitol.

Rep. Don Shooter (R-Yuma)
Nov 9, 2017

Capitol reacts to allegations Rep. Shooter harassed women, fellow lawmakers

After seven women publicly accused Rep. Don Shooter of sexual harassment, the Capitol community has taken to social media to condemn - or defend - the Yuma Republican.

Jun 5, 2017

Few lawmakers chalk up perfect attendance and voting records

Only 24 Arizona legislators managed to both attend work on all of the days they were expected during the 122-day session, and push a button each time there was a vote. Two of those perfect record-holders were Speaker of the House J.D. Mesnard, R-Chandler, and Senate President Steve Yarbrough, R-Chandler.

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