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‘Preston’s Law’ targets aggravated assaults by gangs
Key Points Preston’s Law was introduced in response to the death of 16-year-old Preston Lord in 2023 The bill would classify “swarming” as a category of aggravated assault An amendment […]
2026 election fatigue is already hitting the Capitol
Key Points: The 2026 election has already begun in earnest in Arizona Consultants say voters are not ready to hear election news yet Only some issues in 2025 will impact […]
Gov. Katie Hobbs signs bipartisan bill funding disabilities agency
Editor’s note: This article was updated at 3:40p.m. on April 24, 2025, after Gov. Katie Hobbs’ announced her approval signature. Key points: The Legislature passed a funding bill for the […]
Mayes and AGs from other states sue to block Trump tariffs
Key Points: Attorneys general says Trump tariffs are unconstitutional Tariffs will increase costs for ADOT Plaintiffs say the price increases will hurt U.S. businesses Attorney General Kris Mayes wants the […]
Wildfire liability bill amended to be less protective of Arizona utility companies
Key Points: A bill to reduce liability for utility companies that start wildfires has been amended The amendments remove many of the sweeping protections for utilities The new bill is […]
Arizona wants to cut violence and recidivism rates with inmate job training
Key Points: Arizona wants to use federal funds to provide job training for inmates Gov. Hobbs believes the funding will reduce recidivism rates The training is subject to changes in […]
Despite recent veto, head of Arizona Sheriffs’ Association supports Arizona ICE Act
Key Points: The head of the Arizona Sheriffs’ Association spoke in favor of the Arizona ICE Act The measure would have required local officials to detain suspects marked by federal […]
President Trump endorses Andy Biggs and Karrin Taylor Robson for Arizona governor
Key Points: Andy Biggs received an endorsement for governor from President Trump Trump now supports both Biggs and his opponent Karrin Taylor Robson Both candidates poll lower than Gov. Hobbs […]
State Republicans push measure to punish false testimony in the Legislature
Key Points: HB2824 allows committee chairs to compel testimony without majority approval False testimony could result in perjury charges Democrats want a provision to hold legislators to the same standard […]
Daniel Adelman: The fight for Arizona’s Constitution
Daniel Adelman took up the helm at the Center for Law in the Public Interest in 2018. During his tenure, he led litigation to keep people housed during the pandemic, […]
Cannabis company alleges Gov. Hobbs’ aide improperly intervened in marijuana license case
Key Points: Lawsuit accuses Gov. Hobbs’ chief of staff of helping Trulieve get a late marijuana license Plaintiffs say the deal violates Arizona law and the state’s Gift Clause State […]
Gov. Hobbs vetoes Arizona ICE Act, food stamp regulations and water laws in latest action
Key Points Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoed a myriad of laws on April 18 She has vetoed 52 so far this year, less than her record of 143 in 2023 Hobbs […]
