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Senate solidifies National Guard leadership despite concerns over combat experience
Key Points: Arizona Senate confirms Gov. Katie Hobbs’ pick for National Guard head John Conley’s selection sparks debate over his lack of combat experience Conley’s tenure as adjutant general may […]
Arizona census shows metropolitan stagnation, suburban growth
Key Points: Arizona’s largest cities show stagnant or declining population growth Phoenix adds just 3,157 new residents, a 0.2% growth rate Slower-growing cities may adopt “middle housing” to attract new […]
Pima County Republicans seek to overturn polling site regulations
Key Points: Pima County GOP sues to overturn polling place rules Lawsuit claims rules violate First Amendment rights Judge Michael Liburdi will decide on the lawsuit’s merits by May 29 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Mayes backs Pima County measure limiting ICE access to county resources
Key Points:Â Pima County resolution does not violate state or federal law, Attorney General Kris Mayes concludes State law does not mandate local governments to do more than what federal […]
US judge rules federal futures law negates Arizona gaming statutes
Key Point: Decision allows betting on future events, such as elections Lawsuit by Arizona AG is rejected Arizona wants to continue allowing sports wagering only through state-licensed operators A federal […]
Cannabis critic mellows out on initiative to eliminate recreational marijuana
Key Points: Arizona voters won’t reconsider marijuana legalization this year Critic scrapped plan to ask voters to reconsider legalization given new shifting federal perspective New Arizona law will soon regulate […]
Partisan politics could preempt early rejection of cut-heavy GOP budget plan
Key Points: Republican lawmakers approve $17.9 billion spending plan Democrats argue spending cuts harm needed benefits programs Republicans claim tax breaks will benefit small businesses, not corporations Republican lawmakers gave […]
