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ESA program reaches 100,000 students, costs soar past $1B
Key Points: ESA enrollment tops 100,000, leaving gross cost to state over $1 billion Growth fuels debate over public schools’ funding, enrollment levels Analysts dispute oversight, future growth, budget impacts […]
Jennifer Loredo: Leading on policy in the Governor’s Office
After starting out as a legislative intern in 2000, Jennifer Loredo worked her way up to leading policy work in Gov. Katie Hobbs’ administration. Now, as deputy chief of staff […]
Arizona seeks fair share of Colorado River water in negotiations with upper basin states
Key points: Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs in Washington to make case for Colorado River cuts Seven states missed November deadline for new agreement on river’s water allocation Arizona has conserved […]
Arizona lawmakers consider speed-limiting devices for reckless drivers
Key points: Arizona motorists may soon avoid license suspension for speeding HB2417 allows courts to order speed-inhibiting devices on vehicles Motorists could reject the device and accept a license suspension […]
Political violence top of mind for Legislature this session
Key Points: Lawmakers are introducing bills to offer more protections against political violence One bill would allow candidates to spend campaign cash on security expenses Other bills would increase penalties […]
Abortion restrictions: Arizona lawmakers push for criminal penalties for women and providers
Key points Arizona lawmakers advance three abortion restrictions, including criminal penalties for women who get “partial-birth abortions” HB 2074 requires health care providers to contact prosecutors, with a year in […]
Teachers continue to leave the profession, salary remains major issue
Key Points: Teacher attrition declined, but vacancies, retention woes remain Educators cite pay, burnout, working conditions as reasons for leaving Study continues conversation on raising pay through Proposition 123 Teacher […]
Immigration policy prompts Arizona Senator to carry proof of citizenship
Key Points: Ramping up federal immigration activity prompts reaction and protest in Arizona Senate Sen. Catherine Miranda shared personal fears, saying she now carries proof of citizenship Pending GOP legislation […]
Lab meat debate ignores Arizona’s water challenges
Lab meat has become a contentious topic within the Arizona Legislature over the past few years. Lawmakers have proposed laws regulating these products, from labeling requirements to outright bans. The […]
We are facing unprovoked attack on Mexican wolves
On Jan. 22, the House Natural Resources Committee overwhelmingly approved Rep. Paul Gosar’s “Enhancing Safety for Animals” bill. It would remove Endangered Species Act (ESA) protection from Mexican wolves, the […]
Arizona Capitol Times – January 30, 2026
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Data center incentives and Arizona’s Gift Clause are on a collision course
A.R.S. § 41-1519, Arizona’s data center tax incentive law, was enacted without the constitutional safeguards Arizona’s framers sought to impose on public subsidies to private industry. Had lawmakers fully reckoned […]
