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May 4, 2026

How many of those cut from SNAP are still eligible?

Key Points: Arizona’s food stamp enrollment dropped 47%, the largest decrease in the US New federal law imposed new limits on food stamp eligibility Arizona’s outdated IT system and staffing […]

May 4, 2026

Arizona lawmaking: Report highlights GOP’s iron grip on effectiveness

Key Points: Arizona lawmakers’ effectiveness is tied to party affiliation, with Republicans dominating bill passage The Center for Effective Lawmaking report shows a 20:1 ratio of Republican to Democrat bills […]

May 3, 2026

Maren Mahoney: Creating a more resilient Arizona

Maren Mahoney is the director of Gov. Katie Hobbs’ Office of Resiliency, a climate-focused reimagining of the state’s energy office. Since taking the helm in 2023, Mahoney has guided the […]

May 2, 2026

Health freedom at the forefront of individual rights vs. government debate

Key Points:  Two bills propose giving Arizonans more health freedom Supporters say people should have the choice of deciding what they put into their bodies Opponents say the bills will […]

May 1, 2026

Another year, another attempt at short-term rental reform

Key Points A bill that would regulate the short-term rental industry is likely dead this session The bill sponsor is working on how to reintroduce it next year Some policy […]

May 1, 2026

Eyman prison brawl reignites scrutiny of state prisons

Key Points:  Gang-related fight at state prison leaves inmates hospitalized Officials call incident isolated, deny staffing and classification failures Legislative oversight stalls as concerns persist around prison safety and policies […]

May 1, 2026

Appeals court rules against Mayes in ‘fake electors’ case

Key Points Judges says attorney general illegally withheld information in seeking indictments Case targeted so-called fake electors seeking to overturn Trump loss in the 2000 election Mayes claimed documents were […]

May 1, 2026

Millions dropped from SNAP benefit programs

More than 3 million people have lost access to the federal program designed to fight hunger and food insecurity less than a year after President Donald Trump’s signature reconciliation law […]

Apr 30, 2026

Appeals court declines to order state study of San Pedro River

Key Points: Judges say law requires periodic groundwater studies, but doesn’t define how often Lawsuit filed by biological diversity group claims area is going dry Group official accuses governor of […]

Apr 30, 2026

House Republicans pass budget plan — Hobbs is ready to negotiate

Key Points: House GOP pass $17.9B budget using agency cuts to fund tax conformity Governor supports some provisions, opposes Medicaid and SNAP eligibility changes Both sides say they’re ready to […]

Apr 29, 2026

Budget stalemate: House Republicans send Hobbs their first proposal

Key Points Aide says lawmakers should come to Hobbs to negotiate GOP plan cuts agency budgets, but includes some of Hobbs’ priorities Senate expected to evaluate the GOP proposal next […]

Apr 28, 2026

Design the Cover Contest presented by Arizona Capitol Times

Calling artists of all ages in the greater Phoenix area! Your design could be the cover of the special section showcasing our prestigious annual event honoring the people who shape Arizona […]

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