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Lawmakers bicker with Hobbs over groundwater supply
Key Points Republican lawmakers say they don’t know how much groundwater Arizona has The governor and Department of Water Resources disagree with that assertion Water policy experts worry about recent […]
Groundwater measure seeks to protect rural interests, satisfy stakeholders
Key Points: Arizona Farm Bureau backs GOP water management bill Measures supported by governor stalled before reaching her Goal is to reduce groundwater pumping in rural Arizona Lawmakers are once […]
Officials expect ‘100 million gallons’ of water a day from advanced purification facilities
Key Points: Rules in place for advanced water purification ADEQ surveys indicate strong public support State official predicts 100 million gallons a day After a legislative directive and an extensive […]
‘Preston’s Law’ targets aggravated assaults by gangs
Key Points Preston’s Law was introduced in response to the death of 16-year-old Preston Lord in 2023 The bill would classify “swarming” as a category of aggravated assault An amendment […]
2026 election fatigue is already hitting the Capitol
Key Points: The 2026 election has already begun in earnest in Arizona Consultants say voters are not ready to hear election news yet Only some issues in 2025 will impact […]
Gov. Katie Hobbs signs bipartisan bill funding disabilities agency
Editor’s note: This article was updated at 3:40p.m. on April 24, 2025, after Gov. Katie Hobbs’ announced her approval signature. Key points: The Legislature passed a funding bill for the […]
Mayes and AGs from other states sue to block Trump tariffs
Key Points: Attorneys general says Trump tariffs are unconstitutional Tariffs will increase costs for ADOT Plaintiffs say the price increases will hurt U.S. businesses Attorney General Kris Mayes wants the […]
Wildfire liability bill amended to be less protective of Arizona utility companies
Key Points: A bill to reduce liability for utility companies that start wildfires has been amended The amendments remove many of the sweeping protections for utilities The new bill is […]
Arizona wants to cut violence and recidivism rates with inmate job training
Key Points: Arizona wants to use federal funds to provide job training for inmates Gov. Hobbs believes the funding will reduce recidivism rates The training is subject to changes in […]
Despite recent veto, head of Arizona Sheriffs’ Association supports Arizona ICE Act
Key Points: The head of the Arizona Sheriffs’ Association spoke in favor of the Arizona ICE Act The measure would have required local officials to detain suspects marked by federal […]
President Trump endorses Andy Biggs and Karrin Taylor Robson for Arizona governor
Key Points: Andy Biggs received an endorsement for governor from President Trump Trump now supports both Biggs and his opponent Karrin Taylor Robson Both candidates poll lower than Gov. Hobbs […]
State Republicans push measure to punish false testimony in the Legislature
Key Points: HB2824 allows committee chairs to compel testimony without majority approval False testimony could result in perjury charges Democrats want a provision to hold legislators to the same standard […]
