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Here are your Best of the Capitol winners for 2026!

We can think of no better way to celebrate the Arizona Capitol Times’ 120th anniversary than by honoring the individuals and organizations acting as the state’s chief changemakers. From legislators […]

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DOJ prepares to appeal Arizona ruling keeping voter records confidential

Vendors beware: New Arizona law aims to crack down on underage vape sales

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New law aims to curb squatting in vacant homes

Key Points: A new law should stop squatters faster and allow property owners to get them out in about five days Exact statistics don’t exist for the number of squatter […]

legislature

Legislation to protect historic neighborhoods still draws opposition

Key Points: Phoenix lawmaker maneuvers to keep is bill alive Some opponents say the issue should be left to the cities to decide Homebuilders are among key opponents An attempt […]

education

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 […]

agencies

How would APS and TEP’s formula rate adjustments work?

Key Points: APS and TEP are seeking formula rates to allow annual adjustments instead of periodic large hikes Supporters say it reduces regulatory lag, critics warn of weak consumer protections […]

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Governor's Office

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 […]

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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

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 […]

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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