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Trump administration backs state GOP proof of citizenship push
Key Points: Trump administration asks U.S. Supreme Court to let Arizona block voters without proof of citizenship Arizona wants to regularly check voter rolls and purge non-citizens from registration Arizona’s […]
Senate advances new regulations for vapes and e-cigarettes
Key Points: Bipartisan coalition seeks new regulations over vape industry Some Democrats says the bill doesn’t go far enough HB 4001 awaits final House approval before going to governor Arizona […]
Debate rages over state land designated for solar industry
Key Points Gov. Katie Hobbs favors Land Department map designating areas for solar projects GOP bill blocks state agency from creating solar-only areas Both side differ over best use for […]
Can state election officials still exercise their free speech rights?
Key Points: Arizona election officials may face conflict of interest concerns Secretary Adrian Fontes endorses candidate who filed campaign finance complaint Arizona law does not bar election officials from endorsing […]
Rachel Walden: Digging into the data at the Arizona Corporation Commission
In 2024, Rachel Walden went from school board member to the Arizona Corporation Commission. Now, over a year into the role, she’s serving as the commission’s vice chair and bringing […]
Affordable housing advocates hold out for a Hail Mary
Key Points: Rural housing tax credit would help local economies, backer says Several bills considered as possible budget measures Some advocates fear lawmakers need a break from housing issues Arizona’s […]
Mayes weighs challenge against allegedly misspent opioid settlement
Key Points: Judge initially refused to block transfer of opioid settlement funds to state prison AG cites new auditor general report supporting her position Governor’s Office insists transfer of funds […]
State treasurer hopefuls face off over land trusts, education funding in GOP primary
Key Points: State treasurer manages Arizona’s $32B in investments Outgoing Treasurer Kimberly Yere endorses Katherine Haley Elijah Norton touts backing of Turning Point State treasurer hopeful Elijah Norton is charging […]
Arizona census shows metropolitan stagnation, suburban growth
Key Points: Arizona’s largest cities show stagnant or declining population growth Phoenix adds just 3,157 new residents, a 0.2% growth rate Slower-growing cities may adopt “middle housing” to attract new […]
$2M arts appropriation pales to $15B potential state profit, expert says
Key Points:Â State appropriations to its art commission fuel $15.8 billion in economic value The Arizona Commission on the Arts relies on one-time legislative appropriations, leaving the level of funding […]
Rebecca Gau: Taking the right next step for Arizona’s children
Since 1993, Rebecca Gau has worked in education policy and has advocated for continuous improvement in education performance. From working in Washington D.C. as an intern to former Arizona Governor […]
Contentious GOP primary reveals Republicans’ latest party lines
Key Points: Republicans face divisive primaries amid shifting political dynamics, voter makeup Turning Point influence tested against independent voters’ growing electoral hold Conservative incumbents battle fellow Republicans across multiple statewide […]
