School safety program faces bipartisan criticism, proposal for reform
Key Points School safety program faces bipartisan criticism House members failed to pass a reform bill on April 20 Opponents says bill is intended to help one contractor A GOP […]
Resolution rejecting the term ‘West Bank’ wins approval in Arizona
Key Points: Measure does not have the force of law Opponents says Arizona should not get into an international issue Lawmakers consider bill allowing Israel flag to be flown in […]
Judge rules against ADWR’s water-based restrictions of Phoenix housing developments
Key Points: Court rules Arizona Department of Water Resources acted illegally in 2023 when it restricted housing development in Phoenix over water supply concerns The state water department’s decision affected […]
Housing Department nominee narrowly clears Senate committee
Key Points: Ruby Dhillon-Williams was narrowly approved by Senate DINO Republicans raised concern over past financial mismanagement at ADOH Dhillon-Williams’ nomination will go before full Senate for final vote The […]
Arizona home builders want to reduce housing prices by eliminating city standards
Key Points: Arizona House proposal aims to lower housing prices by blocking city design standards Proposal would remove requirements for garages, patios and fencing in new homes Critics argue the […]
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 […]
23 more speciality license plates possible, but not for LGBTQ+ students
Key Points: An omnibus bill could bring 23 new specialty license plates to Arizona drivers License plate revenues support local organizations, typically apolitical A proposed specialty plate that would support […]
New campaign targets Israel anti-boycott law on First Amendment grounds
Key Points: Arizona anti-boycott Israel law faces First Amendment campaign challenge Campaign seeks repeal through lawsuits, lobbying, ballot initiative Attempts to repeal the law through legislature out of the question […]
‘Independent’ candidate for governor survives legal challenges
Key Points: No Labels candidate Hugh Lytle survives legal challenge, secures spot on ballot Litigation over signatures and petition circulators, incorrect address fail Lytle must now make it through primary […]
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 […]
How much money did citizens in your state lose to cryptocurrency fraud last year?
Key Points: Americans lost over $11 billion in cryptocurrency crimes California reported the most crypto crimes and dollars lost Twenty-three states have enacted crypto ATM regulation laws to curb fraud […]


















