Tom Horne urges Arizona Supreme Court to back English language teaching mandate
Key Points: Arizona schools chief Tom Horne seeks legal authority to enforce English immersion Horne wants Arizona Supreme Court to uphold 2000 law requiring English instruction Horne also seeks to […]
Politicians flock to Nantucket and Mar-a-Lago for big-dollar fundraisers
Key Points: Political candidates raise large sums of cash in single events Nantucket Island in Massachusetts is a popular fundraising spot Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs raised $15 million in her […]
Schweikert considers bid for Arizona governor
Key Points: US Rep. David Schweikert mulls running for GOP nomination for governor Congressman’s chances, motive are questioned Crowded Democratic field lines up in CD1 to challenge Schweikert Arizona Congressman […]
Arizona PBS faces potential FCC probe over alleged bias in 2022 election
Key Points: Senate President Warren Petersen has asked the FCC to investigate Arizona PBS Arizona PBS allegedly favored Gov. Katie Hobbs over Kari Lake in 2022 election A specialist says […]
Turning Point Action sets sights on SRP board elections in 2026
Key Points: Turning Point Action targets low-key utility board election for 2026 Group aims to prevent clean energy candidates from gaining more seats SRP’s election process is complicated, with only […]
State agencies told to limit budget requests due to looming federal funding cuts
Key Points: Gov. Katie Hobbs’ budget director sent a letter to state agency heads imposing a limit on fiscal year 2027 general fund requests Agencies can request an increase of […]
Arizona board to develop standards for sex offender rehabilitation
Key Points: New Arizona board to study sex offender treatment goes live next month Board’s success will be measured by creating standards and guidelines for treatment The board will seek […]
Two Democrats to challenge Republican incumbents at the Corporation Commission
Key Points: Clara Pratte and Jonathon Hill are running together for two seats on the Corporation Commission in 2026 Republican Commissioners Kevin Thompson and Nick Myers up for reelection and […]
Thousands of Arizona voters won’t be removed from rolls, AG concludes
Key Points: Arizona voters who never provided proof of citizenship cannot be kicked off registration rolls A glitch in the Motor Vehicle Division records caused the issue, not the voters’ […]
Lobbying powerhouses move in on Arizona’s politics
Key Points: D.C. lobbying firm partners with local consults Alliance targets growth in defense, technology and health care Another national flag planted portends further interest in future A partnership between […]
Autumn Johnson: Fighting for solar in the sunniest state
Autumn Johnson, an attorney and executive director of the Arizona Solar Energy Industries Association, says she has a “challenge accepted” personality. It serves her well in her role advocating for […]
Federal cutbacks shift education-related civil rights issues to state
Key Points: Federal disability complaint system slowed by staffing cuts Handoff to states puts more focus on state-level complaint system Advocates plan to revamp conversation around complaint coverage With empty […]