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Two members of the Arizona House of Representatives withdrew their bids for re-election after challenges to their ballot petition signatures. Rep. Austin Smith, R-Wittmann, withdrew his candidacy for the House...
New law extends counseling for those helping people in crisis
From hot issues to hot dogs, politicians turn to Threads to reach voters
Among the 100 million users who reportedly signed up last month for Threads, Meta’s new social media platform, were Arizona politicians from state and federal offices and from both sides...
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New American Leaders fuels confidence in political hopefuls
When Anna Hernandez lost her younger brother, Alejandro, 26, to a Phoenix Police shooting in 2019, it prompted her to become more involved in community organizing, but she said she...
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Cano resigns for graduate school at Harvard, creating fifth legislative vacancy this session
The former state House minority leader has officially resigned, creating the fifth legislative vacancy this session. Rep. Andrés Cano, D-Tucson, sent his resignation letter Tuesday to state officials including Gov....
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Hobbs vetoes mainly partisan bills, draws ire for nixing elections legislation
So far this session Gov. Katie Hobbs has vetoed 92 bills, 22 of which had the support of at least one legislative Democrat, leading to criticism from Republicans about her...
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Override falls short after partisan fireworks
Rep. Alma Hernandez, D-Tucson, surrounded by fellow lawmakers from both parties, lashes out April 25 at Gov. Katie Hobbs for vetoing legislation to broaden Arizona’s “cottage...
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Rogers asks court to bar reporter from contacting her
Bill would aim to stop electronic gas stealing, some lawmakers say it’s not needed
State lawmakers are taking steps to end an electronic method of stealing increasingly expensive gasoline. Legislation awaiting House action would make it a Class 3 felony...