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Brian Hummell: The frontline of Arizona’s vape regulation movement

Last week, Gov. Katie Hobbs signed House Bill 4001, a measure described as the state’s “first step” toward the regulation of alternative nicotine products like vapes and e-cigarettes. The bill […]

Hobbs signs $18.3B bipartisan budget

House GOP offer new school voucher limits as a ballot blocker

Brian Hummell: The frontline of Arizona’s vape regulation movement

Arizona faces full federal tax conformity and a moratorium on data center tax cuts

Key points: Legislature to send Gov. Katie Hobbs a bipartisan budget deal Governor anticipated to sign, lawmakers expect to adjourn for summer on Friday The $18.3 billion deal fully conforms […]

State treasurer seeks ESA vendor to track misspending, fraud

Key Points: Treasurer, Department of Education review ESA vendors amid program concerns State seeks stronger auditing, automation and oversight to curb misspending Current vendor to participate but could face competition […]

Governor's Office

Hobbs signs $18.3B bipartisan budget

Key Points: Gov. Katie Hobbs signed a bipartisan budget Saturday after the Legislature adjourned in the wee hours of the morning The $18.3 billion package includes $1.4 billion in tax […]

courts

Budget fails to fully fund court-ordered prison reform

Key Points Prison healthcare funding in state budget falls short of court requirements Oversight office goes unfunded again, delaying prison accountability efforts Advocates warn delays in full funding risk harm […]

agencies

Arizona’s coal future: winding down or full steam ahead?

Key Points: Arizona coal plants are facing pressure to stay open despite plans to transition to natural gas Clean energy debate is now central to the upcoming Arizona Corporation Commission […]

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Governor's Office

Hobbs declares bill moratorium until Republicans publicly produce a budget plan

Hobbs vetoes bill linking contraception education to adoption

Governor unveils state strategic energy plan

Arizona leaders struggle to find compromise on rising energy costs

Hobbs announces new director of government efficiency initiative

Hobbs and Shope clash over ethics reform and lobbyist-funded meals

Governor awaits second GOP tax cut plan

Gov. Hobbs faces probe over alleged ‘pay-to-play’ scheme with Sunshine Homes

Hobbs signs $18.3B bipartisan budget

Key Points: Gov. Katie Hobbs signed a bipartisan budget Saturday after the Legislature adjourned in the wee hours of the morning The $18.3 billion package includes $1.4 billion in tax […]

Arizona governor announces ‘first-of-its-kind’ AI insurance review for state Medicaid program

Key Points: Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System will use AI tool for prepayment claim review Hobbs announced the tool in response to a directive from the Centers for Medicare […]

Thomas Homan, acting director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, speaks after a Heritage Foundation presentation at which he said his agency would focus on businesses that knowingly employ undocumented workers. (Photo by Andrew Nicla/Cronkite News)

Hobbs: Border Czar’s threat to flood sanctuary cities could put Arizona at risk

Key Points: Gov. Katie Hobbs fears border czar Tom Homan’s threat to flood sanctuary cities with federal agents could lead to problems in Arizona Homan criticized “sanctuary cities” that refuse […]

Hobbs vetoes ‘unbalanced and reckless’ Republican budget

Key Points: Hobbs vetoed the $17.9 billion Republican budget, calling it unworkable The deadlock centers on federal tax conformity and Proposition 123 With the Legislature recessing until June, a resolution […]

House Republicans pass budget plan — Hobbs is ready to negotiate

Key Points: House GOP pass $17.9B budget using agency cuts to fund tax conformity Governor supports some provisions, opposes Medicaid and SNAP eligibility changes Both sides say they’re ready to […]

education

Higher education, economy and infrastructure need each other, experts say

Chance of Prop. 123 renewal this year ‘almost zero,’ says GOP lawmaker

Budget talks stall: Proposition 123 and tax conformity stay on standby

Dueling ballot proposals compete to reform Arizona’s ESA program

Arizona classrooms see just .52 cents of every dollar spent on education

Proposition 123 extension remains unclear

Bill aims to improve Arizona’s complaint process for students with disabilities

Public schools push back against ESA program

State treasurer seeks ESA vendor to track misspending, fraud

Funding freeze? GOP seeks delay in state school overhaul

Key Points: Republican leaders seek to block court order to fix school funding system Judge Dewain Fox declares current system unconstitutional, citing unsafe buildings and lack of equipment His ruling […]

Dueling initiatives compete for new accountability in Arizona’s ESA program

Key Points: School voucher reform plans aim to curb costs and provide accountability Critics argue the plans lack funding, violating a constitutional requirement State schools chief Tom Horne opposes both […]

Educator-legislator pipeline highlights shortfalls of state education

Key Points: About 52% of Arizona lawmakers have one or more ties to education, according to their biographies Despite that, Arizona ranks below the national average for per-pupil spending Lawmakers, […]

Horne vs. Yee: Republican opponents square off over state education, ESA fraud

Key Points: GOP foes in July 21 primary differ over handling of improper purchases using voucher funds Yee changed her stated position on law covering school chief’s role As state […]

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Brian Hummell: The frontline of Arizona’s vape regulation movement

Arizona faces full federal tax conformity and a moratorium on data center tax cuts

State treasurer seeks ESA vendor to track misspending, fraud

Hobbs signs $18.3B bipartisan budget

Budget fails to fully fund court-ordered prison reform

Arizona’s coal future: winding down or full steam ahead?

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The Protect Education Act harms Arizona’s disabled students and school choice

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Brian Hummell: The frontline of Arizona’s vape regulation movement

Hobbs signs $18.3B bipartisan budget

House GOP offer new school voucher limits as a ballot blocker

Arizona’s coal future: winding down or full steam ahead?

Budget fails to fully fund court-ordered prison reform

New short-term boat rental services prompt liability concerns from law enforcement

Arizona faces full federal tax conformity and a moratorium on data center tax cuts

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Governor's Office

Hobbs signs $18.3B bipartisan budget

Arizona governor announces ‘first-of-its-kind’ AI insurance review for state Medicaid program

Hobbs: Border Czar’s threat to flood sanctuary cities could put Arizona at risk

Hobbs vetoes ‘unbalanced and reckless’ Republican budget

House Republicans pass budget plan — Hobbs is ready to negotiate

education

State treasurer seeks ESA vendor to track misspending, fraud

Funding freeze? GOP seeks delay in state school overhaul

Dueling initiatives compete for new accountability in Arizona’s ESA program

Educator-legislator pipeline highlights shortfalls of state education

Horne vs. Yee: Republican opponents square off over state education, ESA fraud

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