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May 22, 2024

Hobbs signs bipartisan housing bills

Gov. Katie Hobbs signed two housing bills Tuesday that supporters say will increase affordable housing options for Arizona residents.

May 22, 2024

Indicted so-called ‘fake electors’ arraigned

A state lawmaker, eight other Arizona Republicans and two Donald Trump allies indicted in the state’s fake electors scheme filed in front of a Maricopa County superior court commissioner and pleaded not guilty to nine felony charges this morning. 

From left are Sens. Jake Hoffman, R-Gilbert, and Anthony Kern, R-Glendale. Both have been indicted on suspicion of their roles as fake electors in the 2020 election. (Photos by The Associated Press)
May 21, 2024

Democrat wants ethics probe of indicted senators

A Senate Democrat filed an ethics complaint Monday asking for an investigation to determine whether two Republicans should be temporarily removed from their committee assignments following their felony indictments for involvement in the 2020 “fake electors” scheme. 

May 21, 2024

Judge considers whether governor broke the law by pulling nominations

The attorney for Gov. Katie Hobbs told a judge if he orders her to submit the names of those she wants to head state agencies to the Senate for confirmation she will do it – and then promptly withdraw them, meaning nothing will change.

May 21, 2024

Abortion conflict puts state supreme court justices in jeopardy in several states

Two political organizations are gearing up to spend money to affect the results of the races in Arizona for state Supreme Court.

May 20, 2024

Speaker, president ask court to lift order voiding 2022 election law

Republicans want a federal judge to let the state block those who do not provide proof of citizenship from voting in this year's presidential election.

May 20, 2024

GOTV effort targets students turning 18

Saying they could affect the upcoming election, a national group is reaching out to the three out of every four Arizona high schoolers old enough to vote but who haven't bothered to register.

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May 18, 2024

Republican representative won’t face ethics probe

The House Ethics Committee Chairman announced Friday he isn’t pursuing a complaint filed by four Democrats against a Republican representative accused of forging signatures on his nomination petition.

May 17, 2024

Court dirt could become mud to sling in Senate campaigns

With ad blitzes impending and court dates orbiting closer to key election dates, court proceedings revolving around senate candidates Kari Lake and Ruben Gallego stand to reveal information that could be readily leveraged for attack. 

May 17, 2024

Comprehensive election legislation gets initial approval

A Senate elections panel advanced a GOP ballot referral package Thursday on party lines that foes say would impose restrictions on early voting. 

May 16, 2024

Here are your nominees for Best of the Capitol

It’s that time of the year again to vote on who’s Best of the Capitol. Here are the nominees in 30 categories. The light-hearted festivies to announce the winners is... […]

May 16, 2024

2 Democrats are no-shows at their ethics committee hearings

A House ethics panel amended committee rules Wednesday to require legislative members who face ethics complaints to attend their Ethics Committee hearings.  

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