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Governor warns of ‘tough budget year’ ahead for state agencies
Key Points:Â State agencies submitted budget requests for fiscal year 2027 Requests include salary increases, new task forces, advertising campaigns and more Hobbs has already warned agencies it will be […]
Feud between 2 GOP officials clouds English leaner issue
Key Points: State schools chief Tom Horne seeks recusal of Justice Bill Mongomery Current case involves legal method for teaching English Both officials faced off in 2010 over an alleged […]
Republican leaders challenge secretary of state’s new draft of election procedures manual
Key Points: Top Republican lawmakers threaten to sue Democratic Secretary of State Adrian Fontes over proposed election rules Lawmakers claim Fontes’ planned changes go beyond state law and amount to […]
Ethics complaint filed against senator for sharing ICE location online
Key Points: Sen. Jake Hoffman seeks to eject Sen. Analise Ortiz from Senate over an immigration enforcement post Hoffman files ethics complaint, alleging disorderly behavior and violation of public trust […]
West Coast states form alliance to issue independent vaccine guidelines
California, Oregon and Washington are forming an alliance to coordinate public health guidelines in an attempt to fill the role that federal agencies have held for decades. The governors of […]
Arizona considers one-year law school program for criminal defense
Key Points:Â Arizona may become the only state with a one-year law school for criminal lawyers Proposal would convert law school programs to a one-year Master’s of Legal Studies course […]
Senator plans to revive school safety bill after fatal stabbing
Key Points: Sen. Shawnna Bolick will likely bring back school safety data bill Bill would require schools to post safety data online The bill failed in the House after passing […]
Arizona cities to seek legislation limiting short-term rentals
Key Points: League of Arizona Cities and Towns seeks legislation to regulate short-term rentals Municipalities want to limit short-term rental licenses to address housing challenges Short-term rentals make up 10% […]
Arizona expands educational opportunities in state prisons amid scrutiny
Key Points: Enrollment grows in Arizona prison education programs, completion dips Multi-agency collaborations target growth in postsecondary, vocational training One university shows promise in growing degree attainment The Arizona Department […]
Death of 10-year-old prompts new child abuse task force
Key Points: Sen. Carine Werner will convene a task force to examine the state’s child abuse laws The task force was prompted by the death of 10-year-old Rebekah Baptiste It […]
Lawmakers target prison deaths, drugs, staffing — demand official records
Key Points: Lawmakers probe prison violence, demand transparency, more answers  Former staff cite understaffing, hostile work environments, unsafe custody levels Director defends reforms, but promises conversation with legislators After an […]
Rep. Hernandez and daughter deny allegations of bringing boxcutter to school
Key points: Lydia and Cassandra Hernandez issue separate denials Cassandra Hernandez demands apology and independent investigation Phoenix Union School District is reviewing evidence, considering legal options A Democrat in the […]
