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Democrats attempt affordability bills in Republican-controlled committees
Key Points: Democrats file 257 bills this session, emphasizing affordability Many affordability bills will require bipartisan support for approval Approval would impact health care, education, housing and other industries Arizonans […]
Work requirement deadlines strain state capability
Editor’s note: This is the third story in a series on how the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and Congress are impacting states in new legislative sessions. Tune in throughout […]
Arizona won’t cut Colorado River withdrawals without enforceable conservation promises
Key Points: Arizona is embroiled in an interstate dispute over access to the Colorado River Gov. Katie Hobbs refuses to agree to any deal unless upper basin states offer firm […]
Arizona’s families need solutions that work: Here’s why HB2682 and HB2698 make sense
Arizona is facing a crisis that threatens family stability, children’s outcomes, and the economic health of our communities. While headlines often focus on rising rents or visible homelessness, the data […]
Arizona seeks fair share of Colorado River water in negotiations with upper basin states
Key points: Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs in Washington to make case for Colorado River cuts Seven states missed November deadline for new agreement on river’s water allocation Arizona has conserved […]
Arizona law aims to make it illegal to reject cash for small purchases
Key Points: State lawmakers aim to make it illegal for retailers to refuse cash for purchases of $100 or less Legislation approved by House Commerce Committee would bar fee or […]
Measles cases soar as politicians target vaccines
The new year often brings resolutions dominated by gym memberships and healthy eating. For too many of us in Arizona, it has also brought another new habit — monitoring and […]
When state rhetoric collides with federal law, public safety suffers
Arizona has a long history of tension between state leaders and federal immigration enforcement. Disagreement over policy is nothing new — and in a constitutional system, it is expected. What […]
Arizona lawmakers advance bills that could redefine rights of unborn children
Key Points:Â House panel approves measures critics say restrict reproductive rights in Arizona Measures include expanding felony murder laws to include “unborn child” Opponents argue the bills could have a […]
States move to curb AI-driven ‘surveillance pricing’
Key Points: State policymakers propose consumer protections for AI-powered personalized pricing Legislators in over a dozen states introduce bills to ban dynamic pricing Lawmakers are considering both bans and disclosure […]
Let’s work together to keep Maricopa’s elections secure
It’s an important week for Maricopa County elections and the partnership that will empower you to vote confidently in 2026. In the courtroom and in the boardroom, we will be […]
Arizona Democrats renew call to ratify Equal Rights Amendment
Key Points: Arizona faces a renewed push to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment The amendment has a complicated ratification history Opponents say the Fifth and 14th amendments already cover equality […]
