State Capitol News

By Howard Fischer

Phoenix, AZ – Outgoing Governor Janet Napolitano said Monday if it were up to her, people living here would be paying more taxes than they donow.

By Howard Fischer

By Howard Fischer

By Howard Fischer

Phoenix, AZ – The speculation continues that Janet Napolitano will take a job
in the new Obama administration. Arizona Public Radio's Howard
Fischer said that was further stoked by the president-elect's
decision Wednesday to name her to his transition team.

By Howard Fischer

Phoenix, AZ – Voters approved a measure Tuesday to constitutionally define
marriage in this state as solely between one man and one woman.
Arizona Public Radio's Howard Fischer reports on the outcome of
Proposition 102.

By Howard Fischer

Phoenix, AZ – The election of at least two Democrats to the sate Corporation
Commission is likely to mean a bigger push for utilities to
generate more electricity from renewable sources. Arizona Public
Radio's Howard Fischer reports.

By Howard Fischer

Phoenix, AZ – Federal officials say they are ready to step in and investigate
if there is evidence of any crimes being committed during
Tuesday's voting. Arizona Public Raido's Howard Fischer explains.

Both the U.S. Attorney's Office and the FBI plan to have staffers
on duty if there are complaints. Assistant U.S. Attorney Gary
Restaino said it's simply a matter of caution.

By Howard Fischer

Phoenix, AZ – The state's economic slump is affecting how much people are
willing to wager at tribal casinos. Arizona Public Radio's Howard
Fischer reports.

By Howard Fischer

Phoenix, AZ – The state's high court agreed today to decide the legality of a
program that gives public funds to some parents to send their
children to private and parochial schools. Arizona Public Radio's
Howard Fischer reports.

By Howard Fischer

San Francisco, CA – Federal judges hearing a case today questioned the legal right of
county attorneys to sue the state or its employees. Arizona
Public Radio's Howard Fischer explains.