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Feb 9, 2026

Second lawsuit filed against AHCCCS over autism therapy contract dispute

Key Points: Parents of 11 children filed a class action lawsuit against the state’s Medicaid agency The complaint accuses the agency of unlawfully approving changes to provider networks The dispute […]

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Feb 9, 2026

Initiative aims to rein in Arizona’s $1 billion school voucher program

Key Points: Two education groups propose restraints on school vouchers in Arizona The initiative would bar families making over $150,000 from receiving vouchers Backers need over 255,000 valid signatures by […]

Feb 8, 2026

Sue Stodola: Finding hope, rebuilding troubled lives

Sue Stodola has worked at every stage of the criminal legal process, ranging from juveniles to criminal defendants in capital cases.  As a volunteer, a probation officer, a capital mitigation […]

Feb 7, 2026

Proposal would require Legislature to end sessions by April 30

Key points: A measure that would constitutionally require the Legislature to adjourn by April 30 passed a House committee Lawmakers haven’t adjourned by April in more than a decade Voters […]

Feb 7, 2026

Judge to rule on Fondomonte’s groundwater use as public nuisance case unfolds

Key Points:  Fondomonte seeks to leave restrictions to state water resources agency State argues need for court order to ensure targeted relief, usage constraints Judge weighs whether administrative regulation negates […]

Feb 6, 2026

Judge seems skeptical of legal justification for Pentagon’s punishment of Sen. Mark Kelly

Key Points: Federal judge questions Pentagon’s censure of Sen. Mark Kelly Kelly’s attorneys argue Pentagon violated his First Amendment rights Judge Richard Leon will issue a ruling on the case […]

Feb 6, 2026

Governor awaits second GOP tax cut plan

Key Points Arizona officials are negotiating new tax regulations  The governor, having vetoed one GOP tax plan, wants to know how to pay for cuts Failure to conform with federal […]

Feb 6, 2026

Democrats attempt affordability bills in Republican-controlled committees

Key Points: Democrats file 257 bills this session, emphasizing affordability  Many affordability bills will require bipartisan support for approval Approval would impact health care, education, housing and other industries Arizonans […]

Feb 6, 2026

GOP says State Land Department needs ‘complete overhaul’

Key Points: GOP lawmakers want to institute reforms at the State Land Department An auditor general’s report on the agency found 51 areas in need of improvement Gov. Katie Hobbs […]

Feb 5, 2026

Work requirement deadlines strain state capability

Editor’s note: This is the third story in a series on how the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and Congress are impacting states in new legislative sessions. Tune in throughout […]

Feb 4, 2026

Competing measures on early voting could wind up on the November ballot

Key Points: A ballot proposal would confirm voting by mail in the state Constitution A GOP lawmaker wants control over early voting to remain within the Legislature    Because of early […]

Feb 4, 2026

Gina Swoboda considers run for Arizona secretary of state

Key Points: Ex- Republican Party chair files to run for Arizona secretary of state Gina Swoboda may face state Rep. Alexander Kolodin in GOP primary Swoboda’s congressional bid for CD […]

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