About Us
The Arizona News Service is a multifaceted capitol news service that produces the Arizona Capitol Times, Legislation On-Line Arizona (LOLA), The Legislative Report, The Yellow Sheet, Citizen Government Guide, Government Resource Directory, Book of Lobbyists and Government Liaisons, The Guide to the Legislature (The Green Book), azlobbyists.com and a host of other special publications and focus issues for the legislative, business and legal community.
The Arizona Capitol Times is an award winning weekly newspaper that covers Arizona government, politics and legislative news for business, industry and politically savvy citizens throughout the state. Our team covers the Legislature with in-depth reporting on what's going on behind the scenes and on the frontline. Our coverage includes focus sections that give readers a close look at issues affecting Arizona public policy, associations, senior citizens, arts organizations and charitable giving. Our writers are award-winning observers who chronicle the day-to-day actions of our state policy-makers.
Founded in 1946, the Capitol Times was once known as The Messenger, a weekly court and commercial newspaper. It quickly evolved into a newspaper serving the Capitol community and was renamed the Arizona Legislative Review. In 1975 it was renamed the Arizona Capitol Times. Published every Friday, the Capitol Times is distributed to subscribers by mail, via newsracks and at selected bookstores and retail stores around the state.
Arizona Capitol Reports is the umbrella for several print and electronic services that cater to the legislative community:
The Legislative Report is a daily newsletter published when the legislature is in session. Hand delivered to subscribers every day during session, it contains between 10 to 30 pages of bills, amendments and news notes on a daily basis.
The Yellow Sheet was traditionally published when the Legislature was not in session (approximately May through December), but now it is available year-round and on-line at www.yellowsheetreport.com. You can download a daily hard copy report by 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, view news items posted since your last visit, store items in a personal folder, search and print archived reports, comment on stories and even provide news tips for our reporters. Plus, you will receive daily e-mail alerts of the day's top stories. The Yellow Sheet contains political gossip, information about regulatory agencies and legislative activities. Our team of reporters go between the lines of what's going on at the Capitol to give our audience the inside scoop on what they need to know.
Legislation On Line Arizona, also known as LOLA, is an internet-based online bill tracking service.
Our other products: The Arizona Capitol Times also produces a number of publications for politicians, lobbyists, legislators and the community-at-large. They include:
- Government Resource Directory - Who To Call and How To Get Things Done in State Government: annual magazine-format directory published as a special edition in December each year. It is distributed to community groups, chambers of commerce, businesses, associations, Valley newcomers and individuals.
- Book of Lobbyists and Government Liaisons: This book serves as a guide to the lobbyists in Arizona, those who are anticipating entering the lobbying arena and anyone who needs to contact key state offices. Inside you will find listings of Arizona lobbyists along with an easy reference guide to critical contact information for state agencies along with articles and information about the business of lobbying in Arizona.
- Citizen Government: This annual supplement to the Arizona Capitol Times is published in August. It details all of the individuals appointed to Arizona technical and regulatory boards and commissions. It is an invaluable tool for businesses, organizations and citizens groups who want to participate in state government.
- Guide to the Legislature: Also known as "The Green Book" this annual pocket sized guide contains biographies of all legislators, pertinent contact information and information about committees.
- Arizona Property Tax: An annual publication that explains property taxes and how they are collected.
- How a Bill Becomes Law: This laminated poster explains how a bill becomes a law in Arizona.
- Legislative Maps: Congressional and redistricting maps
