Voter ID, noncitizen voting questions on ballots across the country
The measures generally fall into two categories: stricter limits on noncitizen voting and requiring voter ID to cast a ballot.
Craig McFarland: Making Pinal County part of the new economy
When Craig McFarland won his first term as mayor in 2016, Pinal County was finally starting to boom.
Arizona’s school choice allies split on what comes next
A school choice advocacy group that has spent more than $6 million in 2026 to defend Arizona’s Empowerment Scholarship Account program will be pushing Republican lawmakers and the governor’s office to enact bipartisan legislation to secure a politically sustainable program.
Appeals court rejects LUCHA’s challenge of immigration measure
The state Court of Appeals has rejected efforts to void a 2024 voter-approved immigration measure.
Dems bet on school voucher backlash in gov races
Democrats trying to flip governors' offices in Florida, Iowa, Ohio and Texas — and stay in power in Arizona — have proposed reining in private education subsidies their Republican predecessors created.
Kirk’s influence reshaped Arizona Republicans. It’s still being felt
In the year that’s passed since Charlie Kirk’s assassination at Utah Valley University, his impact on Arizona politics remains strong among Republicans.Â
Heap skips back-to-back Corporation Commission debates
When candidates for two Arizona Corporation Commission seats assembled for back-to-back debates this week, one embattled contender was missing from both conversations.
Corp Comm candidates debate incentives for renewable energy
The lone incumbent seeking reelection to the state's utility regulatory agency is defending the panel's decisions to cut programs that encourage use of renewable energy and eliminate most rebates for energy efficiency purchases.
Big agency requests meet Arizona’s stagnant revenue picture
Arizona’s state agencies are shooting for the moon with funding requests for next year’s state budget, but a stagnant revenue picture may dash those dreams.Â
Fontes wants Arizona voters prepared for election misinformation
Fontes set up a website to counter misinformation by giving voters reliable, easily accessible information about how Arizona’s elections work.
Land endowment investment strategies at forefront of race for Arizona treasurer
The outcome of the state treasurer’s race could lead to major changes in how Arizona invests proceeds from state land sales.
Kalshi’s general counsel looks to Supreme Court after New Jersey appeal
The chief regulatory officer for the nation’s largest prediction market may soon have to convince the U.S. Supreme Court that the emerging industry is fundamentally different from sportsbooks in a high-stakes legal battle between the states and the federal government.


















