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Arizona faces full federal tax conformity and a moratorium on data center tax cuts

Key points: Legislature to send Gov. Katie Hobbs a bipartisan budget deal Governor anticipated to sign, lawmakers expect to adjourn for summer on Friday The $18.3 billion deal fully conforms […]

Critics say religious service protections could run afoul of right to free speech

Water rule washed out: Judge voids state agency’s water demands for developers

Arizona faces full federal tax conformity and a moratorium on data center tax cuts

Key points: Legislature to send Gov. Katie Hobbs a bipartisan budget deal Governor anticipated to sign, lawmakers expect to adjourn for summer on Friday The $18.3 billion deal fully conforms […]

Critics say religious service protections could run afoul of right to free speech

Key Points: Arizona bill HB 4117 aims to protect religious services from interference Critics argue the bill is too broad and could silence free speech and dissent Opponents fear the […]

State treasurer seeks ESA vendor to track misspending, fraud

Key Points: Treasurer, Department of Education review ESA vendors amid program concerns State seeks stronger auditing, automation and oversight to curb misspending Current vendor to participate but could face competition […]

Governor's Office

Arizona governor announces ‘first-of-its-kind’ AI insurance review for state Medicaid program

Key Points: Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System will use AI tool for prepayment claim review Hobbs announced the tool in response to a directive from the Centers for Medicare […]

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DOJ prepares to appeal Arizona ruling keeping voter records confidential

Key Points: Arizona is one of several states where Trump administration effort has been denied Federal judges says DOJ is misreading law Judge says any new appeal by DOJ will […]

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Water rule washed out: Judge voids state agency’s water demands for developers

Key Points: Judge rules state agency imposed illegal “tax” on developers Developers still need 100-year water supply to build in certain areas The ruling may have significant implications for future […]

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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

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

Arizona governor announces ‘first-of-its-kind’ AI insurance review for state Medicaid program

Key Points: Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System will use AI tool for prepayment claim review Hobbs announced the tool in response to a directive from the Centers for Medicare […]

Thomas Homan, acting director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, speaks after a Heritage Foundation presentation at which he said his agency would focus on businesses that knowingly employ undocumented workers. (Photo by Andrew Nicla/Cronkite News)

Hobbs: Border Czar’s threat to flood sanctuary cities could put Arizona at risk

Key Points: Gov. Katie Hobbs fears border czar Tom Homan’s threat to flood sanctuary cities with federal agents could lead to problems in Arizona Homan criticized “sanctuary cities” that refuse […]

Hobbs vetoes ‘unbalanced and reckless’ Republican budget

Key Points: Hobbs vetoed the $17.9 billion Republican budget, calling it unworkable The deadlock centers on federal tax conformity and Proposition 123 With the Legislature recessing until June, a resolution […]

House Republicans pass budget plan — Hobbs is ready to negotiate

Key Points: House GOP pass $17.9B budget using agency cuts to fund tax conformity Governor supports some provisions, opposes Medicaid and SNAP eligibility changes Both sides say they’re ready to […]

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 […]

education

Higher education, economy and infrastructure need each other, experts say

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

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

Public schools push back against ESA program

State treasurer seeks ESA vendor to track misspending, fraud

Funding freeze? GOP seeks delay in state school overhaul

Key Points: Republican leaders seek to block court order to fix school funding system Judge Dewain Fox declares current system unconstitutional, citing unsafe buildings and lack of equipment His ruling […]

Dueling initiatives compete for new accountability in Arizona’s ESA program

Key Points: School voucher reform plans aim to curb costs and provide accountability Critics argue the plans lack funding, violating a constitutional requirement State schools chief Tom Horne opposes both […]

Educator-legislator pipeline highlights shortfalls of state education

Key Points: About 52% of Arizona lawmakers have one or more ties to education, according to their biographies Despite that, Arizona ranks below the national average for per-pupil spending Lawmakers, […]

Horne vs. Yee: Republican opponents square off over state education, ESA fraud

Key Points: GOP foes in July 21 primary differ over handling of improper purchases using voucher funds Yee changed her stated position on law covering school chief’s role As state […]

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Arizona faces full federal tax conformity and a moratorium on data center tax cuts

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Arizona faces full federal tax conformity and a moratorium on data center tax cuts

Critics say religious service protections could run afoul of right to free speech

State treasurer seeks ESA vendor to track misspending, fraud

Arizona governor announces ‘first-of-its-kind’ AI insurance review for state Medicaid program

DOJ prepares to appeal Arizona ruling keeping voter records confidential

Water rule washed out: Judge voids state agency’s water demands for developers

Government is buying a back door into your phone

New AAA study highlights urgent hit-and-run threat for Arizona drivers

Arizona ESA moms demand voucher reforms to protect education for students with disabilities

Arizona can lead the nation on speeding death prevention with House Bill 2417

EVIT is willing to make sacrifices to transport students and save educational opportunity

SB1458 would be a huge hit to basic patient rights at the pharmacy counter

Arizona cannot afford to keep obesity treatment out of reach for Medicaid patients

Arizona is handing its AI future to other states — one ‘No’ vote at a time

Arizona faces full federal tax conformity and a moratorium on data center tax cuts

Critics say religious service protections could run afoul of right to free speech

Water rule washed out: Judge voids state agency’s water demands for developers

Measure to protect pets from HOA discrimination faces committee roadblock

$75 buys you 300 words — and an audience of 4 million Arizona voters

Arizona Senate looks to sidestep rural zoning codes for new nuclear generation

States brace for AI-driven cyber attacks

Barrett Marson: From schoolyard scoops to state spotlights

New law aims to curb squatting in vacant homes

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Governor's Office

Arizona governor announces ‘first-of-its-kind’ AI insurance review for state Medicaid program

Hobbs: Border Czar’s threat to flood sanctuary cities could put Arizona at risk

Hobbs vetoes ‘unbalanced and reckless’ Republican budget

House Republicans pass budget plan — Hobbs is ready to negotiate

Hobbs declares bill moratorium until Republicans publicly produce a budget plan

education

State treasurer seeks ESA vendor to track misspending, fraud

Funding freeze? GOP seeks delay in state school overhaul

Dueling initiatives compete for new accountability in Arizona’s ESA program

Educator-legislator pipeline highlights shortfalls of state education

Horne vs. Yee: Republican opponents square off over state education, ESA fraud

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