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Judge rules against ADWR’s water-based restrictions of Phoenix housing developments

Key Points: Court rules Arizona Department of Water Resources acted illegally in 2023 when it restricted housing development in Phoenix over water supply concerns The state water department’s decision affected […]

Arizona home builders want to reduce housing prices by eliminating city standards

Arizona GOP plans trip to D.C., Democrats say it’s not worth the effort

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Judge rules against ADWR’s water-based restrictions of Phoenix housing developments

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Housing Department nominee narrowly clears Senate committee

Key Points: Ruby Dhillon-Williams was narrowly approved by Senate DINO Republicans raised concern over past financial mismanagement at ADOH Dhillon-Williams’ nomination will go before full Senate for final vote The […]

education

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

Key Points: Key Republican lawmaker says he’s willing to wait until next year to reconsider a Prop. 123 renewal GOP lawmakers have not found consensus on the education funding measure […]

Governor's Office

Hobbs declares bill moratorium until Republicans publicly produce a budget plan

Key Points: Gov. Katie Hobbs is pledging to veto all bills until Republicans release a budget The moratorium comes three weeks after Hobbs called off negotiations Republicans say Prop. 123 […]

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‘Independent’ candidate for governor survives legal challenges

Key Points: No Labels candidate Hugh Lytle survives legal challenge, secures spot on ballot Litigation over signatures and petition circulators, incorrect address fail Lytle must now make it through primary […]

agencies

Attorney General Mayes sparks turf war with Arizona Corporation Commission

Key Points: Attorney General Kris Mayes is challenging several recent Corporation Commission decisions Commissioners say Mayes is infringing on their authority to set utility rates The battle is likely to […]

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Governor's Office

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

Gov. Hobbs contradicts agency’s warning on state tax forms

Word of the year: Affordability

Hobbs’ executive budget focuses on federal uncertainty, affordability and efficiency

Hobbs focuses on affordability, bipartisanship in fourth State of the State

All the bills Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoed since taking office in 2023

Hobbs declares bill moratorium until Republicans publicly produce a budget plan

Key Points: Gov. Katie Hobbs is pledging to veto all bills until Republicans release a budget The moratorium comes three weeks after Hobbs called off negotiations Republicans say Prop. 123 […]

Hobbs vetoes bill linking contraception education to adoption

Key Points: Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoes HB2040 HB2040 would have linked adoption information to contraception and STI discussions Hobbs increases financial support for foster care families and children Arizona […]

Governor unveils state strategic energy plan

Key Points: Gov. Katie Hobbs rolled out an energy report addressing data center growth, energy demand The report was generated through the “herculean effort” of state energy stakeholders Hobbs urged […]

Arizona leaders struggle to find compromise on rising energy costs

Key Points: Energy bill affordability is top of mind for Arizona leaders Republicans and Democrats in the Legislature disagree on how to lower costs Gov. Katie Hobbs is unlikely to […]

Hobbs announces new director of government efficiency initiative

Key Points: Amy Edwards Holmes is the new director of the Arizona Capacity and Efficiency Initiative Gov. Katie Hobbs announced the ACE Initiative in her State of the State address […]

education

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

Public schools push back against ESA program

Can students and teachers protest during school hours?

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

ESA program reaches 100,000 students, costs soar past $1B

Teachers continue to leave the profession, salary remains major issue

Proposition 123 extension triggers competing Republican proposals

Pressure mounts at Capitol to extend Proposition 123

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

Key Points: Key Republican lawmaker says he’s willing to wait until next year to reconsider a Prop. 123 renewal GOP lawmakers have not found consensus on the education funding measure […]

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

Key Points: Gov. Katie Hobbs called off budget discussions on March 20 over tax conformity and Prop. 123 Republican lawmakers say Hobbs gave up when a deal was still within […]

Dueling ballot proposals compete to reform Arizona’s ESA program

Key Points: Competing ballot measures propose reforms to ESA program Disputes center on eligibility, oversight and program administration Parents, advocates clash as scrutiny, misspending concerns grow Dueling ballot measures from […]

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

Key Points: Only 52.1 cents of every education dollar reaches the classroom Arizona’s instructional spending is the lowest in two decades Arizona’s per-student spending is $4,503 less than the national […]

Proposition 123 extension remains unclear

Key Points: Senate Republicans pass placeholder Proposition 123 through committee Sponsor says ESA reform measure, governor’s proposal complicate conversation House Republicans fail to pass mirror legislation, no consensus on 123 […]

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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

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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

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