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Democrats attempt affordability bills in Republican-controlled committees
Key Points: Democrats file 257 bills this session, emphasizing affordability Many affordability bills will require bipartisan support for approval Approval would impact health care, education, housing and other industries Arizonans […]
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 […]
A good election features accuracy of results, Arizonans say in survey
Key Points: A survey shows a majority of Arizonans value accuracy over speed in election results Panelists encouraged people and candidates to learn about the election process to understand why […]
Arizona Democrats renew call to ratify Equal Rights Amendment
Key Points: Arizona faces a renewed push to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment The amendment has a complicated ratification history Opponents say the Fifth and 14th amendments already cover equality […]
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 […]
Ringing in the new hot topics for the legislative session
Key Points: The 2026 legislative session will feature both new and returning topics Senate leaders in both parties say crafting the state budget will be a challenge Senate GOP leader […]
Request to Speak allows thousands to weigh in on Arizona law
Key points: Arizona’s Request to Speak program has been modernized More than 110,000 user accounts have been created since 2015 Program allows everyday people to weigh in on Arizona law […]
Report: Wildfire mitigation and homeowners insurance solution must be multifaceted
Key Points:Â Arizona report finds no single solution to increased wildfire risk Homeowners face rising insurance premiums and nonrenewals in wildfire-prone areas Local governments need consistent funding to sustain wildfire […]
Erin Coyle: Arizona State University professor advocates for government transparency
Erin Coyle is a media law and ethics professor at Arizona State University’s Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication. She worked as a city reporter in Dubuque, Iowa, […]
‘The Social Contract in Action’ podcast series dissects founding documents and applies them to today’s civic life
Key Highlights:Â League of Women Voters of AZ launches podcast series on founding documents “The Social Contract in Action” explores Declaration of Independence, Bill of Rights, and Constitution The podcast […]
League of Women Voters Arizona chapter continues new citizen voter registration
Key Points: The League of Women Voters filed a lawsuit against a federal policy preventing non-governmental groups from registering new citizens to vote The lawsuit alleges the federal agency did […]
