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Aug 14, 2026

Parents as Paid Caregivers under review of Arizona auditors

Republican lawmakers are keeping pressure on a pandemic-era program that allows parents of children with disabilities to be paid for the care they provide.

Aug 11, 2026

A tale of two candidates in LD 14: Biggs’ political name versus Walsh’s career experience

Legislative District 14 is reliably Republican, making a Democratic upset this November a long shot.

Aug 4, 2026

‘The job is changing’: Across nation, legislative leaders head for the exits

The most powerful lawmaker in Wisconsin is walking away from his job. The most powerful legislators in North Carolina and Utah lost bids for a new term. Both top lawmakers in Vermont are retiring.

Aug 3, 2026

Nguyen vows to protect Arizona confessional confidentiality

The House Judiciary Committee chair has repeatedly blocked legislation to narrow Arizona’s clergy-penitent privilege.

Jul 30, 2026

Few Arizona lawmakers see upsets in their primary races

While most Arizona lawmakers seeking another term appear to have advanced to the general election, a few Democrats were upset in their primary races.

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 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 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 21, 2026

Legislative roundup: Where the closest primaries stand

Several key legislative primaries remained undecided Tuesday night as candidates in competitive districts vied for spots on the November ballot that will decide the Arizona Legislature’s balance of power.

Jul 16, 2026

Judge weighs whether Arizona anti-DEI measure can be on November ballot

Key Points:  Judge considers ballot qualification challenge to anti-DEI ballot measure Plaintiffs claim measure illegally combines disjointed constitutional provisions Supporters claim stronger anti-discrimination, foes fear free speech violations A Maricopa […]

Jul 15, 2026

Arizona civil rights board quietly shuttered after 61 years

Key Points: The Arizona Civil Rights Advisory Board was dissolved on July 1 A bipartisan extension bill died in the Senate despite clearing the House Attorney General Kris Mayes will […]

Jul 11, 2026

Steve Montenegro reflects on compromises, victories and unfinished business

In his second year as Arizona’s House speaker, Rep. Steve Montenegro, R-Goodyear, helped lead a bipartisan budget deal that includes President Donald Trump’s tax cuts and passed the Legislature with […]

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