Recent news

New agency proposed to provide strict oversight of prisons
A circle of criminal justice advocates have long pushed to create an independent body to monitor the Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry.
legislature

Compromise in the works on banning tax on food
Republicans in the Legislature are bouncing back a vetoed proposal from 2023 that would cut “essential” food items from being taxed by cities, but a potential amendment to the measure may gain the support of cities and towns.
2024 Election News

New Faces: Michael Way
Legislative District 15’s newest representative is a business man with a background in education management.
Governor's Office

Republican Karrin Taylor Robson announces run for governor
The field of who wants to take on Katie Hobbs in 2026 just doubled in size.
economy
- Environmental, business leaders weigh in on all-GOP Corporation Commission
- Arizona union workers weigh 2024 presidential choices as Harris and Trump vie for support
- Water authority has been unofficial rainy-day fund
- Backers of Prop. 479 raise $3M for transportation tax
- Senate committee to vote to hold Steward Health Care CEO in contempt