Key Points: The Senate Appropriations Committee passed the budget proposal on June 17 The budget received bipartisan support despite some disagreements  A full Senate vote is expected on June 18 […]

Key Points:  House Appropriations passed another standard set of Proposition 123 measures School choice protections and charter deregulation could come as amendments  Republicans have not expressed unconditional support, Democrats still […]

Key Points:  Budget proposes compensation for exonerated inmates Proposal includes counseling, training, and educational support services Lawmakers believe it creates accountability for state’s past mistakes Drayton Witt was stabbed 73 […]

Key Points:  Budget provision limits attorney general’s election-related prosecution authority Legislative approval required if SLAPP evidence exists Proposal raises constitutional, political power abuse concerns A last-minute provision inserted into the […]

Key Points:  Lawmakers seek watchdog to monitor prison agency accountability House stalls bill despite rising prison system concerns Governor Hobbs silent on independent panel; critics demand urgent oversight   Two […]

First, House Democrats and Gov. Katie Hobbs rejected the House GOP budget proposal. Now, Senate Republicans have rejected the spending package shortly before introducing their bipartisan deal with Hobbs.  “This […]

Key Points:  Civil legal aid funding under threat in federal budget proposal  Arizona provides no financial support to civil legal services Legal community scrambling to secure funding With federal budget […]

For nearly three decades, Doug Cole has been a lobbyist with HighGround Public Affairs Consultants, having influenced major policy initiatives since the lobbying firm’s inception. These initiatives include the legislative […]

Key Points: Thousands protested Trump’s presidency at the Arizona Capitol Rally featured lawmakers, drag shows, activist speeches, chants Demonstration remained peaceful despite large turnout Thousands endured the heat to protest […]