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Bill bans voting centers, Dems say it targets minorities, rural areas

Key Points: Voting centers and early voting locations for primary and general elections would be banned under the bill The bill would also limit an election precinct to a maximum […]

Megan Gilbertson: The transition from storyteller to advocate

Bill bans voting centers, Dems say it targets minorities, rural areas

Key Points: Voting centers and early voting locations for primary and general elections would be banned under the bill The bill would also limit an election precinct to a maximum […]

Bill bans voting centers, Dems say it targets minorities, rural areas

Key Points: Voting centers and early voting locations for primary and general elections would be banned under the bill The bill would also limit an election precinct to a maximum […]

Anti-protest bill requires college presidents to enforce overnight encampment ban

Key Points: The bill would outlaw encampments on university and community college campuses Opponents fear the bill could violate First Amendment rights and lead to arbitrary enforcement The measure goes […]

Governor's Office

Arizona’s disability services are funded for now, but that could change

Gov. Katie Hobbs said on April 30 that the new deal to continue funding for disability services still leaves a fight ahead to continue the dollars after June 30. At […]

courts

Federal funding for civil legal services remains unclear

Key Points: With no state aid, civil legal services rely heavily on federal funding Past threats to federal civil legal aid give way to fear for future Advocates say access […]

agencies

Critics of utility measure urge veto if it lands on Hobbs’ desk

Key Points: Bill would allow utility companies to move debt into low-interest bonds Critics say the process can be good, but lacks safeguards to protect residential utility customers Utility companies […]

economy

Commentary

Rows of solar panels sit at Orsted's Eleven Mile Solar Center lithium-ion battery storage energy facility, Feb. 29, 2024, in Coolidge, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Congressional action counter to the ‘America-First’ energy agenda

Working as a solar developer and contractor in our country’s sunniest state seems like a no-brainer, fool-proof small business model, and I’m grateful for the pro-business environment we foster in […]

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How to protect Arizona from hostile foreign adversaries

To most Arizonans, our state seems blessedly far from geopolitical conflicts between the United States, China and Russia. Unfortunately, however, America’s foreign adversaries, particularly the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) appear […]

Arizona should support expanding access to anti-obesity medications

As a state representative, I fight to support our most vulnerable 65+ community. We have too many of our Medicare patients struggling with diseases that could be preventable if they […]

Safeguard clean energy investments – for jobs, the economy and all Arizonans

The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) has been a catalyst for unprecedented infrastructure investment across Arizona, strengthening our state’s leadership position in clean energy and creating high-quality jobs that are putting […]

Students in welding CTE programs are ready to bridge the workforce talent gap

As the need for skilled welders continues to grow, the solution is closer than many realize — in Arizona’s high school welding classrooms. Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs across […]

HB2027 helps meet need for more mental health professionals

Arizona bill HB2027 was introduced in January. It attempts to provide licensing in a more timely manner to behavioral analysts in Arizona. It aims to lessen unnecessary government overreach. Due […]

Congressional action counter to the ‘America-First’ energy agenda

How to protect Arizona from hostile foreign adversaries

Arizona should support expanding access to anti-obesity medications

As a state representative, I fight to support our most vulnerable 65+ community. We have too many of our Medicare patients struggling with diseases that could be preventable if they […]

Safeguard clean energy investments – for jobs, the economy and all Arizonans

Students in welding CTE programs are ready to bridge the workforce talent gap

HB2027 helps meet need for more mental health professionals

Congressional action counter to the ‘America-First’ energy agenda

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Bill bans voting centers, Dems say it targets minorities, rural areas

Key Points: Voting centers and early voting locations for primary and general elections would be banned under the bill The bill would also limit an election precinct to a maximum […]

Megan Gilbertson: The transition from storyteller to advocate

Megan Gilbertson has held a number of journalism, communications and advocacy roles throughout her nearly 20-year career. Gilbertson started as an education reporter with The Arizona Republic. She then served […]

Anti-protest bill requires college presidents to enforce overnight encampment ban

Critics of utility measure urge veto if it lands on Hobbs’ desk

ESA handbook proposes limits on certain purchases, drawing opposition

Key Points: Vote delayed on handbook to allow additional input from lawmakers, account holders. Concerns over price caps and impact on families of students with disabilities remain. State board wants […]

Threat of possible recession looms over upcoming budget talks

Key Points: Gov. Hobbs to start budget discussions soon Uncertain economic conditions will impact budget talks Hobbs won’t use rainy day funds to backfill cuts Lawmakers averted a funding crisis […]

Bill bans voting centers, Dems say it targets minorities, rural areas

Key Points: Voting centers and early voting locations for primary and general elections would be banned under the bill The bill would also limit an election precinct to a maximum […]

Megan Gilbertson: The transition from storyteller to advocate

Anti-protest bill requires college presidents to enforce overnight encampment ban

Critics of utility measure urge veto if it lands on Hobbs’ desk

ESA handbook proposes limits on certain purchases, drawing opposition

Threat of possible recession looms over upcoming budget talks

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Governor's Office

Gov. Hobbs issues delay in humane treatment of laying hens over egg prices

Taiwan’s president hails Arizona chips project in meeting with visiting governor

Hobbs’ rejected nominee for Housing director will stay on as deputy director

Hobbs: state not ‘bailing out’ Trump on Grand Canyon staff shortage

Housing hero falls short of Senate approval

Hobbs gives ousted agency director new job at same salary

Hobbs keeps promise – vetoes GOP election bill

Republican Karrin Taylor Robson announces run for governor

Arizona’s disability services are funded for now, but that could change

Gov. Katie Hobbs said on April 30 that the new deal to continue funding for disability services still leaves a fight ahead to continue the dollars after June 30. At […]

Gov. Hobbs vetoes Arizona ICE Act, food stamp regulations and water laws in latest action

Key Points Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoed a myriad of laws on April 18 She has vetoed 52 so far this year, less than her record of 143 in 2023 Hobbs […]

Governor Katie Hobbs delivering the 2025 State of the State Address on the floor of the Arizona House of Representatives at the Arizona State Capitol in Phoenix, Arizona.(Gage Skidmore / Flickr)

Gov. Hobbs declares moratorium on all bills until disabilities funding passes

Key Points Gov. Katie Hobbs is not signing any legislation until she gets a bipartisan DDD bill. House Democrats joined Hobbs in protest by voting against all bills introduced April […]

Gov. Hobbs vetoes soda ban for food stamps recipients

Key Points The soda ban passed the Legislature, but failed to get approval from the governor A ban on food coloring in products sold at schools was still approved The […]

Gov. Hobbs: Arizona faces an “intense” fire season

Gov. Katie Hobbs announced on Monday she believes Arizona faces an “intense” upcoming fire season fueled by an unusually dry winter. And John Truett, the state’s fire management officer, said […]

education

House approves allowing chaplains in public schools

Legislators want a definition of bullying, but will it go far enough?

State Republicans push to police DEI in education via state funding

Lawmakers aim to renew teacher funding by end of session

Department of Public Safety unable to regulate school transportation as advisory council remains vacant

ASU school with conservative backing touts broad civic education goals

School board legislation sparks opposition after financially troubled district faces closure

Private scholarships fill the gap for Arizona ‘Dreamers’

Anti-protest bill requires college presidents to enforce overnight encampment ban

ESA handbook proposes limits on certain purchases, drawing opposition

Private schools, public teams: Should public school sports be open to private school students?

Key Points: Legislation would allow private school students to compete on public school sports teams Advocates believe the bill allows access to important programs for private school students Opponents believe […]

Counter protester Caren Ayden, of Pikesville, Md., carries an Israeli flag as pro-Palestinian students demonstration against the Israel-Hamas war at George Washington University in Washington, Sunday, April 28, 2024. Protests and encampments have sprung up on college and university campuses across the country to protest the war. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)

College protestors could soon be ‘charged and punished’ for overnight encampments on campus

Key Points: Overnight college encampments could be banned under HB2880 The bill was created in response to antisemitic protests Some lawmakers argue the regulations are “unconstitutionally vague” State lawmakers are […]

Arizona schools must choose between DEI or federal funding

Key points Schools face funding loss without compliance with federal guidance The State Department of Education says it will enforce the cuts Shortened Covid fund deadlines result in additional monetary […]

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Bill bans voting centers, Dems say it targets minorities, rural areas

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Bill bans voting centers, Dems say it targets minorities, rural areas

Bill bans voting centers, Dems say it targets minorities, rural areas

Anti-protest bill requires college presidents to enforce overnight encampment ban

Arizona’s disability services are funded for now, but that could change

Federal funding for civil legal services remains unclear

Critics of utility measure urge veto if it lands on Hobbs’ desk

How to protect Arizona from hostile foreign adversaries

Bill bans voting centers, Dems say it targets minorities, rural areas

EVENTS

Governor's Office

Arizona’s disability services are funded for now, but that could change

Gov. Hobbs vetoes Arizona ICE Act, food stamp regulations and water laws in latest action

Gov. Hobbs declares moratorium on all bills until disabilities funding passes

Gov. Hobbs vetoes soda ban for food stamps recipients

Gov. Hobbs: Arizona faces an “intense” fire season

education

Anti-protest bill requires college presidents to enforce overnight encampment ban

ESA handbook proposes limits on certain purchases, drawing opposition

Private schools, public teams: Should public school sports be open to private school students?

College protestors could soon be ‘charged and punished’ for overnight encampments on campus

Arizona schools must choose between DEI or federal funding

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