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Arizona Ombudsman Office sees ‘unprecedented increase’ in cases
Key Points: The Arizona Ombudsman Citizens’ Aide 2025 report showed an increase in cases over the last year Cases increased largely due to increased public awareness of the office and […]
Joanne MacDonnell: pride, service and the Arizona Ombudsman’s Office
If there’s one state agency that guides people through the jungle of state government, it’s the Arizona Ombudsman Citizens Aide Office. And if there’s one person at that office who’s […]
Proposition 123 extension triggers competing Republican proposals
Key Points:Â House Republicans split on extending Prop. 123 Some want school funding measure to include ESA program Democrats favor clean extension of $300 million funding House Republicans started the […]
Hobbs’ executive budget focuses on federal uncertainty, affordability and efficiency
Key Points: Gov. Katie Hobbs’ executive budget focuses on House Resolution 1, affordability initiatives and government efficiency The budget hinges on creating new revenue streams and a reimbursement for border […]
A $25 minimum wage for Phoenix airport service workers is a win for Arizona
The cost of living crisis isn’t letting up and hardworking Arizonans tell me they’re scared. I get it. Rent is soaring. Groceries cost more than ever. People are worried about […]
Republicans fast-track $1.1B tax cut, governor likely to veto
Key points: Republican lawmakers passing $1.1 billion tax cut Bill fully conforms state tax code to federal House Resolution 1 Republicans claim state has funds to cover anticipated revenue loss […]
Execution protocol under scrutiny after inmate’s autopsy report
Key Points: Autopsy of death row inmate shows IV insertion trouble but no fluid in lungs Concerns linger given history of IV difficulties, possibility of pulmonary edema Procedure and protocol […]
A children’s doctor on the crisis of medical trust
I have spent most of my adult life preparing for one job: keeping babies alive. That preparation took years — college, medical school, residency and fellowship — years of studying […]
Arizona Capitol Times – January 16, 2026
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Arizona lawmakers propose limits on corporate home buying
Key Points:Â Arizona lawmakers propose restricting corporate home buying Corporate investors buy 1,000 homes yearly in Arizona Arizona developers’ home permits have declined by more then 80% since 2008 Arizona […]
A new model for our shelters is emerging, and it’s needed now
I have spent 50 years serving Arizona, working alongside families in crisis, nonprofit leaders, faith groups, and public servants who all believe, at their core, that everyone deserves a safe […]
2 GOP lawmakers propose scrapping sales tax on electricity to benefit customers
Key Points: Bill targets $2.3 billion in taxation that some lawmakers consider overcharges If approved, the state would lose $687 million in tax revenue Attorney general calls the plan “a […]
