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Hobbs scored wins, but loses some priorities
At the annual State of the State Address in early January, Gov. Katie Hobbs laid out a list of issues she wanted to tackle during the 2024 legislative session. While... […]
Affordable housing bills pass – 3 signed, 1 vetoed
After a major bipartisan housing legislation package fell through in the 2023 legislative session, affordable housing advocates were hoping the 2024 session would prove different.
Wrap Up with Speaker Ben Toma
In a recent interview with the Arizona Capitol Times, House Speaker Ben Toma, R-Peoria, who is running for Congress in the 8th Congressional District, discussed the recent session and reflected on his two years as speaker.
ESA program gets a few tweaks, but no overhaul
Change to the Empowerment Scholarship Account program remained a game of inches this session.
Victories hard fought, no matter the winning party
Democrats and Republicans can each claim significant wins during the 2024 legislative session.
Wrap Up with Gov. Katie Hobbs
Gov. Katie Hobbs’ second legislative session saw her collaborate more with Republicans and score key victories for Democrats, but several of her priorities went unaddressed when lawmakers adjourned mid-June to hit the campaign trail.
Hobbs to attend White House discussion on Biden’s debate performance
Gov. Katie Hobbs may participate in a virtual meeting Wednesday with President Biden over the question of what's next following what has been called his dismal performance in last week's debate with Donald Trump.
Republicans seek reversal of election case ruling
The state and national Republican parties want an emergency order to block those who register with a federal voter registration form from casting a ballot in this year's general election.
Gov. Hobbs, lawmakers want legal fees from AG Mayes for opioid dispute
Attorney General Kris Mayes won't fight a request by Gov. Katie Hobbs and Republican lawmakers to have her office pay their legal fees in her unsuccessful fight over opioid funds.
Republican attorney says border measure is ‘holistic’ approach
Republican legislative leaders are asking a judge to allow voters to decide whether they want to adopt a multi-pronged measure billed as protecting border security.
Republicans pack ballot with measures to bypass governor’s veto
Voters across Arizona will see their November ballot stuffed with 11 measures referred by Republican lawmakers that cover a wide range of GOP priorities,
Attorneys who sought voting machine ban face discipline panel
Two attorneys behind a 2022 federal lawsuit to block the use of electronic voting systems appeared in front of the state’s Presiding Disciplinary Judge panel for a hearing to determine whether the two acted unethically.
