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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 […]
Attorney General Mayes oversees execution of LeRoy McGill
Key Points: LeRoy McGill executed by the state for 2002 murder of Charles Perez Friend of McGill detailed his childhood, priest prayed over execution Attorney general stands behind death penalty, […]
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 […]
Senate solidifies National Guard leadership despite concerns over combat experience
Key Points: Arizona Senate confirms Gov. Katie Hobbs’ pick for National Guard head John Conley’s selection sparks debate over his lack of combat experience Conley’s tenure as adjutant general may […]
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 […]
APS rate case kicks off with hours of protest over 14% rate increase
Key Points:Â Arizona Public Service is requesting a 14% rate increase, potentially costing customers $240 more per year Ratepayers voiced extreme opposition to the rate increase during four hours of […]
Pima County Republicans seek to overturn polling site regulations
Key Points: Pima County GOP sues to overturn polling place rules Lawsuit claims rules violate First Amendment rights Judge Michael Liburdi will decide on the lawsuit’s merits by May 29 […]
Judge looking for swift appointment of new state prison healthcare receiver
Key Points: Federal judge to appoint receiver for Arizona’s prison healthcare system Receiver to oversee care for over 25,000 state inmates Arizona’s prison healthcare system is understaffed and underfunded The […]
$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 […]
Lawmakers spend impromptu budget break on campaigns, constituents
Key Points: Arizona lawmakers stall bill activity due to budget negotiations House and Senate members still come to the Capitol despite no floor sessions Lawmakers are using the break to […]
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 […]
