This 25-year-old candidate for Congress is putting the spotlight on Gen Z
Key Points: Deja Foxx running to be the first woman of Generation Z in Congress Average age in AZ Senate is 57, while in the House it’s 51 Deaths have […]
$17.3B budget package approved in late night House session
Key Points: House Republicans passed a caucus budget package Democrats and the governor have rejected the House budget One legislator believes the caucus budget is close to a bipartisan deal […]
House releases independent budget, stuns Senate and governor
Key Points: House Republicans proposed their own version of the budget Senate and governor disapprove of the plan Democrats say a bipartisan package will be revealed next week The House […]
Animal cruelty bill heads to Senate after weeks of negotiations
Key Points: Bill expands criminal charges for the cruel neglect of pets Bill received bipartisan support Bill will now head to the Senate for final read After weeks of negotiations, […]
House budget targets ‘dreamers,’ could prompt lawsuit if passed
Key Points: Arizona lawmakers propose banning in-state tuition for undocumented Proposal may conflict with voter-approved Proposition 308 Legal challenges expected over immigration tuition policy changes Republican lawmakers are moving to […]
Budget talks bog down as House and Senate Republicans squabble
Key Points: Arizona House Republicans push solo budget plan, skipping Senate cooperation Senate GOP are negotiating with governor without the House Budget standoff risks missing July 1 fiscal year deadline […]
Hobbs vetoes antisemitism bill allowing lawsuits against teachers
Key Points: Governor Hobbs vetoed antisemitism bill citing teacher liability concerns Critics said bill suppressed free speech, hindered Israel criticism Hobbs supports Holocaust education, promotes empathy over punitive measures Gov. […]
Grand jury indicts former state representative for allegedly forging signatures
Key Points: Former lawmaker indicted for forging fraudulent nominating petition signatures Austin Smith withdrew candidacy after voter challenge, citing legal costs Smith was a known critic of election integrity A […]
Freedom Caucus announces primary challengers for Arizona Corporation Commission
Key Points: Reps. David Marshall and Ralph Heap are running for the Corporation Commission They will challenge Republican incumbents Kevin Thompson and Nick Myers Challengers are latest in Freedom Caucus […]
Axon backs away from ‘toxic’ negotiations with Scottsdale
Editor’s note: This article was updated with new quotes and information on 6/13/2025. Key Points: Axon ended negotiations with the city of Scottsdale Company intends to stay in the city […]
Gov. Hobbs proposes harsh ban on land ownership for hostile foreign governments
Key Points: Hobbs proposes stricter land ownership ban targeting multiple adversary nations Her plan closes loopholes and removes prior Republican bill exceptions While late in session, Hobbs believes proposal could […]
Dispute over expert testimony pivotal in transgender sports ban
Key Points: Lawsuit against transgender sports ban in court Both sides are contesting the testimony of rival experts Determination will either reject or maintain ban Disputes over the legitimacy of […]