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Athena Salman: Defending abortion rights after Proposition 139
Athena Salman left the Arizona Legislature in 2024 to pursue an ambitious goal: enshrining a right to abortion into the state’s Constitution.
Few Arizona lawmakers see upsets in their primary races
While most Arizona lawmakers seeking another term appear to have advanced to the general election, a few Democrats were upset in their primary races.
Arizona childcare assistance waitlist jumps to 13,500
Arizona's childcare assistance waitlist has swelled to more than 13,500 children, highlighting a growing affordability crisis.
Mohave County reclassifies short-term rentals to commercial, drawing opposition
After the Arizona Legislature refused to consider a bill last year that would have changed how short-term rental properties are classified, one county assessor decided to take matters into her own hands.
Legislative roundup: Where the closest primaries stand
Several key legislative primaries remained undecided Tuesday night as candidates in competitive districts vied for spots on the November ballot that will decide the Arizona Legislature’s balance of power.
Steve Montenegro reflects on compromises, victories and unfinished business
In his second year as Arizona’s House speaker, Rep. Steve Montenegro, R-Goodyear, helped lead a bipartisan budget deal that includes President Donald Trump’s tax cuts and passed the Legislature with […]
‘An Arizona we can afford’: De Los Santos on freezing data center tax breaks and fighting GOP power plays
House Minority Leader Oscar De Los Santos, D-Laveen, spent his second year as minority leader navigating a divided government at the Arizona Legislature. He helped negotiate a bipartisan budget that […]
Another year, still no deal on Prop. 123
Key Points: Proposition 123 renewal failed for third consecutive legislative session Republicans, Democrats remained divided over education funding priorities 2026 elections likely determine Prop. 123’s future direction, fate Lawmakers drew […]
Water woes continue as funding for statewide solutions dwindles
Key Points: Western states that rely on Colorado River water fail to reach agreements Governor says upper basin states won’t compromise Federal intervention looms Water advocates are worried about the […]
‘Super Speeders’ law will enable motorists to avoid license suspension
Key Points: Judges can soon offer an option for “Super Speeders” to install a speed control device in their vehicle instead of a license suspension Bill received bipartisan support and […]
Senate pulls the plug on Pinal rebate plan, leaves millions of illegal tax revenue in limbo
Key Points: Pinal County residents won’t receive $300 check for illegally collected taxes Plan to issue rebates stalled in the Senate before lawmakers adjourned Lawmakers may revisit the issue next […]
HB 2917 would put Arizona public safety at risk
As one of 15 county attorneys elected in Arizona, I witness daily how hard law enforcement works across our state. In rural Graham County, the limited size of our departments […]
