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Jul 29, 2026

Arizona childcare assistance waitlist jumps to 13,500

Arizona's childcare assistance waitlist has swelled to more than 13,500 children, highlighting a growing affordability crisis.

Jul 29, 2026

Lawmakers debate election security, voter confidence

Lawmakers and election administrators debated voter access and election confidence in Chicago, as disputes over proof of citizenship requirements continue to divide states.

Jul 28, 2026

Judge says anti-union ballot item unconstitutional

A Maricopa County Superior Court judge ruled Tuesday that Proposition 143, a Republican-backed ballot measure targeting public employee unions, is unconstitutional and cannot appear on Arizona's November ballot.

Jul 28, 2026

DEI restrictions can go on the Arizona ballot, judge rules

A Maricopa County Superior Court judge said this week Arizona voters can decide the fate of Proposition 142, which aims to eliminate DEI requirements from public job postings.

Jul 27, 2026

Arizona Prop. 314 remains in effect after ruling

A judge is allowing Arizona’s new voter-approved law allowing the state’s police more immigration enforcement authority to remain in effect.

An elections official counts mail-in ballots on the first day of tabulation, Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024, at the Maricopa County Recorder's Office in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Jul 27, 2026

Judge allows comprehensive election measure to proceed

Arizona voters can be asked to decide on sweeping proposed changes in state election laws in a single take-it-or-leave-it ballot measure, a Maricopa County Superior Court judge has ruled.

Jul 24, 2026

Primary victors went big on election integrity, ESAs, housing, water

Arizona voters made their priorities clear in this week’s primary election.

Jul 24, 2026

Mohave County reclassifies short-term rentals to commercial, drawing opposition

After the Arizona Legislature refused to consider a bill last year that would have changed how short-term rental properties are classified, one county assessor decided to take matters into her own hands.

Jul 24, 2026

The most competitive governor’s races of 2026

In an age of hyperpartisan politics, governors stand apart. Voters see them differently than they view federal candidates: Your governor fixes roads and bridges, funds your local public school, handles issues that don’t break down along the neat lines of party preference.

Jul 23, 2026

Housing industry becomes big financial force in Arizona election

Housing interests were some of the biggest players in Arizona’s primary elections, spending heavily in statewide and legislative races as the industry hopes to shape affordability and development policies in the coming years. 

Jul 23, 2026

The races that will decide the balance of power in the Legislature

Key points: Several key general election races are already taking shape after Tuesday’s primary election Incumbent candidates in competitive districts led their primary races after initial primary results Both Republican […]

Jul 22, 2026

Arizona governor’s race kicks off with battle over affordability, bipartisanship

The stage is finally set for Congressman Andy Biggs to take on Gov. Katie Hobbs in November after he sailed through the Republican primary on July 21. 

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