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May 1, 2026

Eyman prison brawl reignites scrutiny of state prisons

Key Points:  Gang-related fight at state prison leaves inmates hospitalized Officials call incident isolated, deny staffing and classification failures Legislative oversight stalls as concerns persist around prison safety and policies […]

May 1, 2026

Appeals court rules against Mayes in ‘fake electors’ case

Key Points Judges says attorney general illegally withheld information in seeking indictments Case targeted so-called fake electors seeking to overturn Trump loss in the 2000 election Mayes claimed documents were […]

May 1, 2026

Millions dropped from SNAP benefit programs

More than 3 million people have lost access to the federal program designed to fight hunger and food insecurity less than a year after President Donald Trump’s signature reconciliation law […]

Apr 30, 2026

Appeals court declines to order state study of San Pedro River

Key Points: Judges say law requires periodic groundwater studies, but doesn’t define how often Lawsuit filed by biological diversity group claims area is going dry Group official accuses governor of […]

Apr 30, 2026

House Republicans pass budget plan — Hobbs is ready to negotiate

Key Points: House GOP pass $17.9B budget using agency cuts to fund tax conformity Governor supports some provisions, opposes Medicaid and SNAP eligibility changes Both sides say they’re ready to […]

Apr 29, 2026

Budget stalemate: House Republicans send Hobbs their first proposal

Key Points Aide says lawmakers should come to Hobbs to negotiate GOP plan cuts agency budgets, but includes some of Hobbs’ priorities Senate expected to evaluate the GOP proposal next […]

Apr 28, 2026

Design the Cover Contest presented by Arizona Capitol Times

Calling artists of all ages in the greater Phoenix area! Your design could be the cover of the special section showcasing our prestigious annual event honoring the people who shape Arizona […]

Apr 28, 2026

Development projects, tax credits and agency budgets face hard cuts in new GOP proposal

Key Points: Republican lawmakers unveil plan to balance state budget amid tight financial forecast Nearly $100 million in economic development funding is cut They also propose a 5% reduction in […]

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Apr 27, 2026

38 state AGs sign amicus brief supporting Mass. in Kalshi lawsuit

Key Points: The attorneys general said the outcome of the Mass. case affects their citizens Mass. in September became the first state to sue a prediction market Kalshi says it […]

A BP Agent looks out a water drain tunnel that runs from Mexico into Nogales, AZ. (Josh Denmark / CBP.gov)
Apr 27, 2026

Texas court ruling clears path for final decision on Proposition 314

Key Points: Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals tosses out challenge to Texas law allowing arrests of people who entered the country illegally Arizona’s Proposition 314 enforcement is contingent on the […]

Apr 26, 2026

William Auther: Aiming to retain high performing judges

William Auther, a product liability attorney by trade, did not plan for a near-decade and a half run on the Commission for Judicial Performance Review. But when an open spot […]

Apr 25, 2026

Prison receivership: Who is up to the task?

Key Points:  Judge must choose qualified candidate to serve as prison health care receiver  Plaintiffs, department submit candidates with extensive corrections experience  Prison advocates stress need for independence, authority, balance […]

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