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Alexander Kolodin

Jul 22, 2025

Incumbent Mayes, challenger Glassman lead fundraising in Arizona AG race

Key Points: Warren Petersen uses leftover campaign funds for attorney general bid Rodney Glassman leads in fundraising with $2.4 million in the bank Incumbent Kris Mayes has nearly $1.1 million […]

Jun 13, 2025

Animal cruelty bill heads to Senate after weeks of negotiations

Key Points: Bill expands criminal charges for the cruel neglect of pets Bill received bipartisan support Bill will now head to the Senate for final read After weeks of negotiations, […]

State Representative Walter Blackman speaking with attendees on the floor of the Arizona House of Representatives on opening day of the 57th legislature in Phoenix, Arizona. (Gage Skidmore / Flickr)
Apr 9, 2025

House approved ‘Stolen Valor Act’ targets ‘fake’ military vets

The state House approved a measure April 9 that one lawmaker said would, for the first time ever, make lying a crime for political candidates.  As crafted by Rep. Walt […]

State Representative Alexander Kolodin speaking with attendees on the floor of the Arizona House of Representatives on opening day of the 57th legislature in Phoenix, Arizona. (Gage Skidmore / Flickr)
Mar 31, 2025

Rep. Alexander Kolodin announces bid for chief elections officer; refuses to comment on Trump’s election stance

A state lawmaker who wants to be the state’s chief elections officer refused to say Monday whether he believes President Trump is acting illegally in telling states they have to […]

Feb 26, 2025

House approves bill to require wildfire prevention plans from Arizona utility companies

Utility providers may soon be required to produce wildfire prevention plans after House approval of HB2201 on Feb. 25. 

Arizona Legislatures has seen high turnover
Feb 19, 2025

Director of Criminal Justice Commission resigns amid GOP accusations

The executive director of the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission announced his resignation after intense scrutiny from Republican lawmakers during the commission’s sunset review. 

Feb 13, 2025

Slimmed-down version of ‘weapons of war’ measure advances

Arizonans who want to possess everything from pipe bombs to hand grenades will have to instead settle for automatic weapons, sawed-off shotguns and silencers.

Feb 13, 2025

Arizona Criminal Justice Commission faces bumpy road to renewal

Lawmakers are divided over whether to renew the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission before it expires this year, with some Republicans throwing out accusations of espionage and misconduct. 

An elections official counts mail-in ballots on the first day of tabulation, Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024, at the Maricopa County Recorder's Office in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Feb 11, 2025

Republicans move to bypass governor’s veto on election legislation

With Gov. Katie Hobbs signaling opposition to a Republican proposal to speed up election results in Arizona, the measure is on a path for voters to decide. 

Jan 31, 2025

Republicans target state agencies and boards, bring Trump’s ‘DOGE’ to Arizona

After the November 2024 election, legislative Republicans pledged to follow in President Donald Trump’s footsteps and rein in state government. 

Jan 17, 2025

Lawmaker proposes executions by firing squad

Calling the current system inhumane and problematic, a state lawmaker wants to give voters the chance to replace the current method of killing convicted murderers with the firing squad.

Jan 8, 2025

GOP lawmaker seems to agree with Dems about top billing on ballots

A Scottsdale Republican lawmaker has concluded that Democrats were ...

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