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Barry Aarons: Legendary lobbyist tells all
With 55 years of experience lobbying at the state Capitol, Barry Aarons, with his signature bow tie, is one of the most recognizable lobbyists in Arizona. From starting as a […]
Kavanagh’s latest bill aims to save money on SNAP payment errors
Key Points: Arizona senator proposes bill to reduce SNAP payment errors Bill requires monthly or quarterly reviews of recipients’ eligibility Arizona’s SNAP error rate may cost the state $139 million […]
Arizona lawmakers preview plans for the 2026 session
Key Points: Arizona legislators prepare for the 2026 session with 32 prefiled measures Lawmakers introduced 1,724 bills last year, second most in state history Increased number of bills is leading […]
Justices side with Arizona police in ‘stay right’ case, allow search that led to drug conviction
Key Points: Arizona Supreme Court rules driving in middle lane can be reason for traffic stop Officer had “reasonable suspicion” to stop driver in middle lane, court says The ruling […]
Short-term rental regulation rejected for Sedona mobile home parks
Key Points: State lawmakers’ 2016 law bars cities from regulating vacation rentals Court of Appeals rejects Sedona’s bid to regulate mobile home park rentals State lawmakers’ original intent was to […]
Energy efficiency programs save ratepayers money
When family and friends gather over the holiday season, energy efficiency isn’t typically a hot topic. Perhaps this year it should be. With conversations likely to include affordability, notably the […]
Arizona must stand firm against fentanyl traffickers
As the 2026 legislative session approaches, fentanyl remains one of the most serious public safety and health problems facing Arizona. Fentanyl has been the number one drug threat in Arizona […]
Supreme Court delays resolution over death penalty deadlines
Key Points:Â Court delays changing execution warrant briefing process until 2026Â State seeks faster schedule, defense counsel warns of inadequate representation Court declines to adopt its compromise proposal, reopens petition […]
GOP lawmaker proposes tax benefit to deter abortion
Key Points: Tax break would only apply based on financial need Proposal does not conflict with the legal right to an abortion Democrats indicate support A Republican lawmaker wants to […]
Arizona Capitol Times – November 28, 2025
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Parents turn to rulemaking agency over proposed age caps for disability services
Key Points: Parents are raising concerns over cuts to the Arizona Long Term Care System The state Medicaid system is proposing age caps for caregiving services Parents took their concerns […]
Support Main Street this holiday season — shop Small Business Saturday
If your experience is anything like mine, your mailbox and inbox have been flooded with Black Friday sales since October. But big-box stores aren’t the only spot to snag holiday […]
