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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 […]
Brian Hummell: The frontline of Arizona’s vape regulation movement
Last week, Gov. Katie Hobbs signed House Bill 4001, a measure described as the state’s “first step” toward the regulation of alternative nicotine products like vapes and e-cigarettes. The bill […]
Hobbs signs $18.3B bipartisan budget
Key Points: Gov. Katie Hobbs signed a bipartisan budget Saturday after the Legislature adjourned in the wee hours of the morning The $18.3 billion package includes $1.4 billion in tax […]
Arizona can lead the nation on speeding death prevention with House Bill 2417
In October 2023, I was crossing 22nd Street in Tucson, almost to the far curb, when a car struck me. I don’t remember it. I don’t remember that day, or […]
Measure to protect pets from HOA discrimination faces committee roadblock
Key Points: State lawmakers aim to prevent homeowner associations from discriminating against pets based on breed, size or weight Legislation now awaits a House vote The proposed law would still […]
Here are your Best of the Capitol winners for 2026!
We can think of no better way to celebrate the Arizona Capitol Times’ 120th anniversary than by honoring the individuals and organizations acting as the state’s chief changemakers. From legislators […]
Educator-legislator pipeline highlights shortfalls of state education
Key Points: About 52% of Arizona lawmakers have one or more ties to education, according to their biographies Despite that, Arizona ranks below the national average for per-pupil spending Lawmakers, […]
Arizona has no budget, no negotiations and no time. Hobbs should come back to the table.
The Arizona Legislature just passed a budget that ensures that Medicaid enrollees actually qualify for Medicaid. It requires food stamp recipients to meet program rules. It cuts taxes for working […]
Offering a fresh perspective – millennials and Gen Z run for state office
Key Points: About 16 candidates under the age of 30 are running for the Arizona House or Senate Candidates say they want to offer a younger perspective to better represent […]
