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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 […]
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 […]
Lawmakers face re-election amid shifting political landscape
Key Points: Democrats see 2026 as their best chance to gain majority in state Legislature Republicans hold 17-13 Senate majority and 33-27 House majority Democrats are targeting seven legislative districts […]
Hobbs and lawmakers push for early special session on tax conformity
Key points: Arizona lawmakers consider special session for federal tax code conformity Governor Katie Hobbs and House Republicans support the special session Arizona’s budget stabilization fund may be tapped to […]
Prison reform remains paramount for GOP in 2026
Key Points: Lawmakers push funding for independent prison oversight office Scrutiny continues over prison conditions, safety, custody classification Legislation on home confinement returning for another session Prison oversight and criminal […]
Request to Speak allows thousands to weigh in on Arizona law
Key points: Arizona’s Request to Speak program has been modernized More than 110,000 user accounts have been created since 2015 Program allows everyday people to weigh in on Arizona law […]
Top energy issues to watch in legislatures
Key Points: States face growing electricity demand due to data centers Lawmakers aim to balance affordability, growth, and decarbonization goals States are exploring various policies to regulate data center development […]
Legislature scrutinizes new elections manual, potential for litigation looms
Key Points:Â Elections Procedures Manual get executive approval Changes reflect court rulings, public comments and executive edits Legislature undertaking a close review to ensure compliance with state law With the […]
Republican lawmaker calls for flood relief after FEMA denial
Key points: Federal government denies funding for Gila County flood recovery Rep. Walt Blackman sponsors bill for $25 million in state funds Gila County must report monthly on expenditures if […]
Arizona lawmaker seeks study on ‘Trump Derangement Syndrome’
Key Points: Senator Janae Shamp’s bill would direct state health department to study the syndrome Shamp insists “Trump Derangement Syndrome” is a real mental health condition Critics argue the proposed […]
GOP poses legislative challenge for Phoenix light rail project
Key Points: Phoenix city leaders face legislative opposition to new light rail project The project’s fate could be decided by federal funding that hasn’t yet been approved The project aims […]
Bill aims to safeguard small businesses operating franchise chains
Key Points: Rep. Stacey Travers introduces measure to regulate franchise agreements Bill aims to protect small-business owners from unfair contract terminations Travers says stronger franchise laws are needed amid rising […]
