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Drug overdose deaths decline for third straight year
Key Points: US drug overdose deaths fall nearly 14% in 2025 Majority of states see decline in overdose deaths, but not Arizona Psychostimulants, including meth, caused about 26,000 deaths last […]
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 […]
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 […]
Mayes joins ACLU challenge to Arizona law limiting abortion providers
Key Points: Democratic Attorney General Kris Mayes sides with ACLU challenging Arizona abortion laws Mayes asks court to declare restrictions on abortion services unconstitutional Arizona voters approved Proposition 139, adding […]
Arizona has no budget, no negotiations and no time. Hobbs should come back to the table.
The Arizona Legislature just passed a budget that ensures that Medicaid enrollees actually qualify for Medicaid. It requires food stamp recipients to meet program rules. It cuts taxes for working […]
Home rule under pressure: Arizona’s rebalancing of state and local power
In Arizona, we still speak the language of local control. The state constitution permits cities to adopt charters, and “home rule” is often treated as a settled feature of our […]
Confirmation firestorm: National Guard nominee battles GOP over Kelly, Iran War
Key Points: High-profile fight over Sen. Mark Kelly’s comments on munitions stockpiles may affect Arizona National Guard nominee Gov. Katie Hobbs’ nominee, John Conley, distanced himself from the national spat […]
‘Gas station heroin’ is putting Arizona families at risk — our laws haven’t kept up
Addiction specialists and pediatricians across Arizona are sounding the alarm about unregulated kratom products sold in convenience stores and gas stations. Scottsdale Recovery Center reports patients experiencing kratom dependence and […]
Free trade with Mexico and Canada is critical for Arizona farmers, governor says
Key Points: Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs supports extending the USMCA free-trade agreement with Mexico and Canada Hobbs acknowledges the need to consider water usage for agricultural exports, including who benefits […]
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 […]
Sen. T J Shope: A hat can hold special memories
What’s in a hat? By any other name, it would still look just as cool. We’re back! As the senators get ready for a potentially month-long hiatus after trying to […]
