Hobbs pauses Salt River horse removals through 2027
Key Points: Gov. Katie Hobbs halted removals of Salt River horses and ordered a genetic viability study Horse advocates and lawmakers claim the victory after months of grassroots work A […]
A Sun City West resident had problems with her HOA, so she wrote a bill
When Sun City West resident Caroline Trotter clashed with her Homeowners Association, she did something many might not think to do: She took her fight to the Legislature.
Petersen: GOP ran ‘most conservative Legislature in Arizona history’ as he prepares to leave the Senate presidency
Senate President Warren Petersen led Republicans through a long legislative session bookended by a bill-signing freeze from Gov. Katie Hobbs and a final-week showdown over Arizona’s ESA program and the […]
Data centers, water and vouchers: Democrats’ unfinished work, in Sundareshan’s words
Senate Democrats spent much of this legislative session playing defense, but they’re already eyeing ways to play offense next year. Senate Minority Leader Priya Sundareshan said Democrats stood up and […]
How divided government shaped Arizona’s 2026 session
Key Points: Lawmakers introduced a record-breaking number of bills in the 2026 legislative session Gov. Katie Hobbs did not break her veto record this year Rep. Selina Bliss took home […]
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 […]
New law could criminalize alerting others about ICE presence
Key Points:Â Sen. John Kavanagh proposes legislation to criminalize warning others about police presence The bill aims to plug a loophole in existing laws that only punish physical obstruction of […]
Arizona needs more workforce housing, HB2926 can get us there
As a member of the Arizona State Legislature, I am proud to introduce the Workforce Housing Accelerator Act, HB2926, a bill aimed at addressing the critical shortage of workforce housing […]
Rent stabilization is a bridge to affordability
In a recent guest commentary in the Arizona Capitol Times, lobbyist Courtney Gilstrap LeVinus of the Arizona Multihousing Association argued that rent control has failed everywhere and warned Arizona against allowing […]
Land Department can ban powered paragliding, review council says
Key Points The Governor’s Regulatory Review Council says the Arizona State Land Department can ban powered paragliding on state trust land A local paraglider asked the council to review the […]
Lawmakers form veterans caucus focused on education, jobs, more
Seven state lawmakers have created a veterans caucus focused on improving education, job opportunities and mental health services for former military.

















