Arizona GOP plans trip to D.C., Democrats say it’s not worth the effort
Key Points: Arizona Republican lawmakers plan Washington D.C. trip Trip to focus on promoting President Trump’s priorities This is occurring while Arizona lawmakers are locked in a budget stalemate with […]
Lupe Contreras: Life, legacy and the Arizona Legislature
With a decade of leadership under his belt, Rep. Lupe Contreras is one of the most experienced Democrats at the state Legislature. Earlier this session, the Avondale representative announced he […]
Bipartisan disappointment over school safety fund prompts call for change
Key Points: Lawmakers unhappy with school safety fund’s effectiveness $26 million allocated for communication systems since 2019 Auditors found most agencies did not follow procurement requirements Republican and Democratic lawmakers […]
A Capitol moment: Y2K and Gov. Jane Hull’s veto prowess
“The year 2000 computer bug inconvenienced a customer at the Motor Vehicle Division. And that was about it.” While that diagnosis may be a bit glib, that’s what former Arizona […]
Drones could soon be banned from hovering over Arizona’s live events
Key Points: Bill would block drones over ticketed entertainment events Cardinals, D-Backs support measure GOP lawmaker raises First Amendment issues It’s being promoted as a measure to protect public safety. […]
Lawmakers advance bill to criminalize warnings about impending ICE arrests
Key Points: Arizona lawmakers advance bill criminalizing warnings about ICE arrests Democrats argue bill violates First Amendment rights to free speech Lawmakers included a “severability” clause in the bill for […]
Arizona lawmakers propose 5 different ways to raise legislator pay
Key Points: Lawmakers have introduced a variety of proposals to raise legislator pay Many say the current $24,000 salary, unchanged since 1998, is insufficient Voters could decide on a raise […]
Agreement aims to reduce Salt River horse herd to 120 in 5 years
Key Points: A crowd rallied at the Arizona Capitol in support of the Salt River horses Research says wild horses both benefit and harm the desert and riparian ecosystems One […]
Democrats turn to strikers to talk politics under GOP majority
Key Points: Democrat bills rarely surface in Republican-controlled Legislature Proposals mostly focus on affordability issues Replacing GOP bill with Democratic idea is considered ‘hostile’ With only a handful of their […]
Arizona bill aims to limit wolf restoration efforts
Key Points: Arizona lawmaker compares Mexican gray wolf to Little Red Riding Hood predator Lawmakers debate whether to preserve Mexican gray wolf in Arizona Arizona currently has 124 Mexican gray […]
Arizona short-term rental bill likely dead for the year
Key Points: Arizona House measure on short-term rentals likely dead for the year Rep. Selina Bliss’s House Bill 2429 missed key deadlines in the state Senate The bill aimed to […]
Trump admin. sues Ariz., Con.., Ill. over prediction markets
Key Points: All three states have taken action against Kalshi or Polymarket Prediction market operators say they should be regulated by the CFTC There are at least 30 lawsuits between […]


















