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Rep. J.D. Mesnard, R-Chandler (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)
Jan 27, 2026

Arizona tax officials urged to retract ‘file now’ advice amid legislative uncertainty

Key Points: Arizona Department of Revenue questioned for urging taxpayers to file now Lawmakers have yet to decide on tax deductions and credits Arizona taxpayers may face a $20 million […]

Jan 26, 2026

Arizona lawmakers advance bills that could redefine rights of unborn children

Key Points:  House panel approves measures critics say restrict reproductive rights in Arizona Measures include expanding felony murder laws to include “unborn child” Opponents argue the bills could have a […]

Jan 23, 2026

States move to curb AI-driven ‘surveillance pricing’

Key Points: State policymakers propose consumer protections for AI-powered personalized pricing Legislators in over a dozen states introduce bills to ban dynamic pricing Lawmakers are considering both bans and disclosure […]

Jan 23, 2026

Arizona Democrats renew call to ratify Equal Rights Amendment

Key Points: Arizona faces a renewed push to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment The amendment has a complicated ratification history Opponents say the Fifth and 14th amendments already cover equality […]

Jan 22, 2026

Arizona Democrats divided over plan to ban corporate and billionaire contributions

Key Points: Arizona Democrats propose “People’s Primary” to bar big money in primary elections The proposal would impose penalties on candidates who don’t reject outside spending Arizona Democrats would be […]

Jan 20, 2026

Arizona may become first state to ban lab-grown meat

Key Points: Arizona lawmaker proposes ban on lab-grown meat sales Violators could face 18 months in state prison Arizona may impose the country’s first outright ban on lab-grown meat You […]

Jan 16, 2026

Republicans fast-track $1.1B tax cut, governor likely to veto

Key points: Republican lawmakers passing $1.1 billion tax cut Bill fully conforms state tax code to federal House Resolution 1 Republicans claim state has funds to cover anticipated revenue loss […]

Jan 15, 2026

Arizona lawmakers propose limits on corporate home buying

Key Points:  Arizona lawmakers propose restricting corporate home buying Corporate investors buy 1,000 homes yearly in Arizona Arizona developers’ home permits have declined by more then 80% since 2008 Arizona […]

Jan 14, 2026

2 GOP lawmakers propose scrapping sales tax on electricity to benefit customers

Key Points: Bill targets $2.3 billion in taxation that some lawmakers consider overcharges  If approved, the state would lose $687 million in tax revenue Attorney general calls the plan “a […]

Jan 14, 2026

Arizona transgender sports law on hold pending Supreme Court review

Key Points: Arizona law bars transgender girls from playing girls’ sports Federal judge allows two transgender girls to play despite law Arizona law’s application may be limited due to federal […]

Jan 11, 2026

Arizona House Republicans appoint Grant Hanna as new chief of staff

Key points: Arizona House of Representatives hires Grant Hanna as new chief of staff Hanna replaces long-time chief Michael Hunter who resigned early last year House Speaker Steve Montenegro aims […]

Jan 11, 2026

Ringing in the new hot topics for the legislative session

Key Points: The 2026 legislative session will feature both new and returning topics Senate leaders in both parties say crafting the state budget will be a challenge  Senate GOP leader […]

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