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Apr 13, 2026

Arizona lawmakers propose 5 different ways to raise legislator pay

Key Points: Lawmakers have introduced a variety of proposals to raise legislator pay Many say the current $24,000 salary, unchanged since 1998, is insufficient  Voters could decide on a raise […]

Mar 10, 2026

Hobbs announces new director of government efficiency initiative

Key Points: Amy Edwards Holmes is the new director of the Arizona Capacity and Efficiency Initiative Gov. Katie Hobbs announced the ACE Initiative in her State of the State address […]

Feb 12, 2026

Taylor Robson quits Arizona governor’s race

Key Points: Karrin Taylor Robson ended her campaign for the Republican nomination for governor Taylor Robson warned Republicans must avoid a “divisive primary” U.S. Reps. Andy Biggs and David Schweikert […]

Feb 2, 2026

Arizona Independent Party chairman pushes favored candidate, asks rival to drop out

Key Points: Two candidates are running for Arizona Independent Party’s governor nominee Party leaders back Hugh Lytle, ask Teri Hourihan to drop out of the race Judge Greg Como will […]

Sep 30, 2025

Schweikert lays out his plan to fix the AZ GOP in latest interview

Key Points:  Schweikert sees path to victory running as a true conservative Recent polling shows Schweikert training Biggs and Robson Schweikert’s decision based in part on frustration with Washington  On […]

Sep 30, 2025

Schweikert announces bid for Arizona governor, faces criticism from both sides

Key Points: US Rep. David Schweikert joins Republican primary for governor Schweikert concerned about Republican candidates’ ability to beat Gov. Katie Hobbs Schweikert’s departure opens up a competitive congressional seat […]

Sep 12, 2025

Arizona governor issues executive order to ensure COVID-19 vaccine access

Key Points: Gov. Katie Hobbs issued an executive order to ensure COVID vaccines remain available Federal guidelines now require prescription for COVID vaccine, limiting access Unvaccinated individuals face higher hospitalization […]

Aug 12, 2025

Arizona governor defends utility financing bill despite APS clean energy setback

Key Points: Arizona Public Service walks back plan to exit coal energy by 2031 Advocacy groups say the company’s delayed exit from coal defeats the purpose of bill APS said […]

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Apr 1, 2025

Department of Public Safety unable to regulate school transportation as advisory council remains vacant

The Department of Public Safety could be unable to regulate smaller buses used to transport students to and from school because state statute requires the agency to first consult with […]

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Jan 6, 2022

AZ response to Covid surge may be too late

Fueled by the highly transmissible omicron variant, surging Covid cases in Arizona have inspired another round of fractured, largely uncoordinated reactions around the state.

Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich (Photo by Katie Campbell/Arizona Capitol Times)
Nov 6, 2018

Brnovich re-elected despite expensive attacks from clean energy group

Attorney General Mark Brnovich easily defeated Democratic rival January Contreras Tuesday, but his victory speech on Election Day made it seem like the real victory was against progressive billionaire Tom Steyer.

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey, R, speaks to supporters, Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018, at an election night party in Scottsdale, Ariz. Incumbent Ducey defeated democratic challenger David Garcia for his second term. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Nov 6, 2018

Doug Ducey soundly wins re-election

Gov. Doug Ducey, the Arizona Republican with perhaps the biggest target on his back this year, has taken a substantial lead over Democrat David Garcia Tuesday in the early voting count.

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