Demand for electricity is rising quickly
We’re seeing records set for peak daily energy use, but Arizona utilities have risen to meet these challenges.
Arizona needs to break its housing stalemate
The latest housing numbers don’t look good. According to HUD data, home construction in Arizona has fallen to its lowest rate since the start of the pandemic.
Judge says Fontes can’t call ESAs ‘vouchers’ on ballots
Secretary of State Adrian Fontes acted illegally in using the word "vouchers'' to describe the program that gives tax dollars to parents sending their children to private and parochial schools, a judge ruled.
Court rejects fears about 2022 voter registration law, allows it to be enforced
A federal appeals court has given the go-ahead for the state to enforce a 2022 law that challengers argued could inadvertently make felons out of volunteers who register people to vote.
Lower Basin states brace for Colorado River cuts
Lawmakers and water officials in Arizona, California and Nevada pushed back against proposed reductions to withdrawal allowances from the drought-stricken Colorado River.
Nguyen vows to protect Arizona confessional confidentiality
The House Judiciary Committee chair has repeatedly blocked legislation to narrow Arizona’s clergy-penitent privilege.
Biggs taps former Sen. Kerr as his running mate in gubernatorial race
Congressman Andy Biggs has selected former state Sen. Sine Kerr to serve as his running mate and potentially Arizona’s first lieutenant governor.
Arizona’s push to lower SNAP errors reaches people’s daily lives
More than 475,000 Arizonans have lost their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits as a result of federal budget cuts last year.
Lawmakers debate election security, voter confidence
Lawmakers and election administrators debated voter access and election confidence in Chicago, as disputes over proof of citizenship requirements continue to divide states.
Judge says anti-union ballot item unconstitutional
A Maricopa County Superior Court judge ruled Tuesday that Proposition 143, a Republican-backed ballot measure targeting public employee unions, is unconstitutional and cannot appear on Arizona's November ballot.
Arizona Prop. 314 remains in effect after ruling
A judge is allowing Arizona’s new voter-approved law allowing the state’s police more immigration enforcement authority to remain in effect.
Judge allows comprehensive election measure to proceed
Arizona voters can be asked to decide on sweeping proposed changes in state election laws in a single take-it-or-leave-it ballot measure, a Maricopa County Superior Court judge has ruled.


















