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Alejandra Gomez: Leading LUCHA through the turbulence
Perhaps one of the most consistently present grassroots organizations at the Arizona State Capitol is LUCHA. Living United for Change in Arizona is a statewide organization that advocates for minority […]
Water woes continue as funding for statewide solutions dwindles
Key Points: Western states that rely on Colorado River water fail to reach agreements Governor says upper basin states won’t compromise Federal intervention looms Water advocates are worried about the […]
Salt River horse protections die in the Senate, animal advocates stunned
Key Points: A bill that would have offered more protections for the Salt River horses died without a vote in the Senate It would have directed genetic studies on the […]
Is an ESA special session imminent?
Key Points: Special session could resolve ESA ballot measure standoff before November Proposed compromise swaps reforms for withdrawal of ballot measures Lawsuit aims to shield ESA reform measure from referral […]
Will abortion be a defining issue in Arizona’s general election?
Key Points: Reproductive rights advocates want abortion to be a “defining” issue in 2026 election Abortion could be central to the races for governor and attorney general Advocates are connecting […]
Policy analysis: Biggs and Schweikert talk GOP primary platforms
Key Points: Two Republican congressmen with near-identical records will go head-to-head in the July 21 gubernatorial primary Biggs wants to eliminate income taxes, Schweikert prefers business recruitment Schweikert breaks with […]
Hobbs vetoes state contract transparency measure amid GOP ‘pay-to-play’ allegations
Key Points: Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoes financial disclosure measure Measure would have required companies to disclose donations to governor and her allies Hobbs’ veto leaves gaps in laws on contractor […]
Women Achievers of Arizona 2026 – Nomination form
Arizona Capitol Times and State Affairs are proud to announce that nominations are now open for the 2026 Women Achievers of Arizona Awards.
Dana Kennedy: A caregiver advocating for Arizona’s aging population
For Dana Kennedy, the state director at AARP Arizona, aging is not only a political issue, but a personal one. A social worker by profession, Kennedy brings her own experience […]
Bipartisan-backed law seen as a move toward affordable housing
Key Points: SB 1431, a bill that includes some similar language to the “Arizona Starter Homes Act,” didn’t get a vote before sine die Gov. Katie Hobbs has already signed […]
New prison mail policy sparks constitutional concern over inmate privacy
Key Points: New prison mail barcode policy sparks concerns from inmates, attorneys Advocates warn changes will hinder self-represented litigants’ access to the courts Corrections officials defend the policy as lawful, […]
Biggs, Schweikert skip the fireworks in tame GOP governor debate
Key Points: Two Republican frontrunners largely avoided attacking each other on the debate stage Congressman Andy Biggs is the clear GOP favorite and emerged unscathed Congressman David Schweikert maintains he’s […]
