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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 […]
Hobbs vetoes ‘unbalanced and reckless’ Republican budget
Key Points: Hobbs vetoed the $17.9 billion Republican budget, calling it unworkable The deadlock centers on federal tax conformity and Proposition 123 With the Legislature recessing until June, a resolution […]
Health freedom at the forefront of individual rights vs. government debate
Key Points:Â Two bills propose giving Arizonans more health freedom Supporters say people should have the choice of deciding what they put into their bodies Opponents say the bills will […]
Arizona must close the border loophole fueling illegal vapes
The Arizona Legislature has an opportunity to take a meaningful step toward protecting our communities and bringing transparency to a market that has operated without oversight for far too long. […]
GOP budget close: Kavanagh claims party is less than two weeks from proposal
Key Points: Republicans say they are close to a state budget proposal Negotiations occurring amid ongoing bill moratorium by Gov. Katie Hobbs A Prop.123 extension hangs in the balance Republican […]
Diversion programs are essential to a strong justice system
For nearly 25 years as a prosecutor, my job has been straightforward: stand up for victims, protect our community and enforce the law fairly. But prosecutorial discretion is also paramount. […]
APS settles with attorney general over alleged heat-related death
Key Points:Â Attorney General Kris Mayes secures settlement with APS after heat death Agreement requires temperature-based disconnection rules, customer assistance Mayes urges statewide reforms, clashes with ACCÂ on oversight failures […]
Arizona needs a better energy strategy to meet growing demand
Arizona hits triple-digit temperatures more than 100 days each year. That kind of intense heat puts a real strain on the electricity grid, especially during summer months when keeping the […]
Can state leaders lower gas prices?
Key Points: State leaders debate whether the governor or Legislature can lower gas prices Gov. Katie Hobbs open to temporary suspension of state gas tax One Republican says Arizona is […]
Appeals court rejects GOP bid to overturn Biden national monument order
Key Points: Federal appeals court says Republican leaders have no standing to sue Lawsuit claims national monument designation will hurt state economically GOP could ask President Trump to intervene A […]
Escaping war, riding life: Quang Nguyen’s long road to the Legislature
Growing up in South Vietnam during the 1970s, Rep. Quang Nguyen recognized the threat his country’s neighbor — North Vietnam — presented to his home. Six days before the April […]
Proposed ballot measures would expand size of Legislature, shorten session
Key Points: Lawmakers are considering a ballot referral to add 30 new House seats If approved, the measure would take effect in 2043 Proposal aims to address legislators’ concern about […]
