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GOP candidates avoid addressing abortion ruling
In the wake of last week’s Pima County ruling that lifted an injunction against Arizona’s near-total abortion ban that dates to 1864, Arizona Democrats running for office this year moved to make the issue a centerpiece of their campaigns. Republican candidates, who responded more slowly, have offered a mixture of statements that avoid talking directly about the effect of the territorial-era la[...]
Republicans push Hobbs to finish referendum signature verification
Republicans across the state joined forces today urging Secretary of State Katie Hobbs to “expedite” the signature verification process on a seemingly failed voter referendum to block universal expansion of empowerment scholarships.
Judge blocks state from enforcing new voter registration law
A federal judge has blocked the state from enforcing a new law that he said could inadvertently make felons out of volunteers who register people to vote.
Planned Parenthood seeks stay on order that reinstated territory-era abortion ban
Planned Parenthood Arizona on Monday asked a Pima County judge to halt the order she issued on Friday that allowed Arizona’s century-old, near-total abortion ban to take effect again.
Signature numbers debated in Arizona voucher challenge
Supporters of a massive expansion of Arizona's private school voucher system said Monday that public school advocates have failed to file enough valid signatures to temporarily block the law ahead of a proposed 2024 ballot referendum.
Longest serving Senate staffer passes at 72
Senate Maintenance Supervisor Miguel "Mikey" Rendon passed away early Saturday morning at age 72 after serving 45 years in the Senate.
Two groups merge to strengthen nonprofits
The merger of two organizations will help strengthen Arizona’s nonprofit sector by allowing it to work with government and business experts and create a “unified voice” on public policy issues that impact residents and the communities they serve.
Finchem defends attendance at Jan. 6 riot, Fontes criticizes ‘conspiracy theories’
The Republican candidate for secretary of state defended his attendance at the Jan. 6, 2021 riot, saying his presence there did not make him a participant.
Residency challenges hard to prove
Arizona law requires politicians to live in the districts they represent, but not much stands in the way of “carpetbagging” lawmakers who live outside their district.
ADEQ seeks $2M to fix problems, head off feds
The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality wants more state money to address longstanding problems and to help keep the federal government from stepping in to regulate environmental issues in the state.
With debate off the table, Lake launches ‘Ask Me Anything’ events
When Democratic gubernatorial candidate Katie Hobbs finally officially said earlier this month that she won’t debate her GOP opponent Kari Lake, Lake quickly accused Hobbs of cowardice. Republican gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake has used opponent Democrat Katie Hobbs' decision not to debate her as an opportunity to brand a series of campaign stops as an “Ask Me Anything” tour.
Candidates for top state election job to spar in debate
A Republican Arizona lawmaker who embraces election conspiracies and has former President Donald Trump's endorsement will spar with the Democrat who helped oversee the 2020 election in Maricopa County this evening as they both seek the state's top election post.
