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Lupe Contreras: Life, legacy and the Arizona Legislature
With a decade of leadership under his belt, Rep. Lupe Contreras is one of the most experienced Democrats at the state Legislature. Earlier this session, the Avondale representative announced he […]
legislature

Bipartisan disappointment over school safety fund prompts call for change
Key Points: Lawmakers unhappy with school safety fund’s effectiveness $26 million allocated for communication systems since 2019 Auditors found most agencies did not follow procurement requirements Republican and Democratic lawmakers […]
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 […]
economy
- Arizona’s unemployment rate hits highest since COVID pandemic
- Where the minimum wage will increase in ’26
- This holiday season isn’t very merry for consumers, an AP-NORC poll finds
- Arizona’s economic growth depends on education, housing, transportation and child care, experts say
- ‘We didn’t ask for this’: Maricopa Board of Supervisors sides with Wittmann residents on proposed multi-billion dollar BNSF facility
EVENTS
Facing the Future: Workforce & Apprenticeship Solutions
April 30th, 2026 | 8:00 AM
AZ Opportunity: Driving Arizona’s workforce toward a stronger, competitive future
May 6th, 2026 | 8:00 AM
Best of the Capitol 2026
June 3rd, 2026 | 5:30 PM




























