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Arizona lawmakers seek $1.5 million for prison oversight office
Key points: Two Republican lawmakers seek funding for the state Independent Correctional Oversight Office. Gov. Katie Hobbs signed legislation creating the office, but without funding Arizona faces millions in fines […]
Kathleen Wiebke, champion of Arizona education, passes away
Key points: Wiebke leaves a legacy in public education spanning over four decades Dr. Wiebke started her career in 1981 at Paradise Valley Unified School District Gov. Katie Hobbs appointed […]
Widow’s lawsuit sparks debate over selling guns used in crimes
Key points: Sen. John Kavanagh has second thoughts on selling firearms used in crimes A gun used to kill a Phoenix police officer may be sold at auction Arizona lawmakers […]
Arizona lawmaker proposes eliminating speed limits on some rural highways
Key points: Arizona may become first state with no maximum speed limits on some highways Rep. Nick Kupper proposes 80 mph speed limit on rural roads, with option for no […]
Arizona’s cigarette tax revenue declines, impacting child care funding
Key points: Arizonans are smoking less, reducing state revenue for early childhood development programs. Cigarette tax revenue has decreased from $165 million to less than $90 million annually. Governor Katie […]
Tara King: Keeping the Capitol caffeinated
After the coffee shop operating in the Arizona Capitol Museum suddenly closed in February, baristas Tara King and Geena Stacy took a leap and reopened it themselves. Now, King co-owns […]
Bill aims to safeguard small businesses operating franchise chains
Key Points: Rep. Stacey Travers introduces measure to regulate franchise agreements Bill aims to protect small-business owners from unfair contract terminations Travers says stronger franchise laws are needed amid rising […]
State agency begins process to delete DEI language from English curriculum
Key Points: State board greenlights revisions to teaching, English language learner standards Department of Education to convene stakeholder committee to propose edits Board members urge transparency, preservation of values in […]
League of Women Voters Arizona chapter continues new citizen voter registration
Key Points: The League of Women Voters filed a lawsuit against a federal policy preventing non-governmental groups from registering new citizens to vote The lawsuit alleges the federal agency did […]
Arizona’s small utility companies are decades behind on rate increases
Key Points: A retirement community is fighting rate increases of 128% and 188% at the Arizona Corporation Commission Rates for water and sewer service in the community have not been […]
This holiday season isn’t very merry for consumers, an AP-NORC poll finds
Key Points: Americans struggle with higher prices for groceries, electricity, and holiday gifts Half of Americans find it harder to afford holiday gifts this year Few Americans expect the economy […]
Several Valley cities grew faster than Phoenix, report shows
Key Points:Â Arizona added nearly 100,000 residents in past year Mesa closing in on Tucson as second largest city Some freeway projects prompted by population growth It probably comes as […]
