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Biggs and Petersen eye Arizona judiciary, redistricting commission
The Republicans running to flip Arizona’s governor and attorney general offices are framing the races as a chance to reshape the state’s judiciary.
Multistate litigation a driving force in federal policy
The race for Arizona Attorney General will not only determine the state’s next top lawyer, but also which side of the nation’s escalating fights with the White House and corporate America the state joins.
Housing industry becomes big financial force in Arizona election
Housing interests were some of the biggest players in Arizona’s primary elections, spending heavily in statewide and legislative races as the industry hopes to shape affordability and development policies in the coming years.
Arizona civil rights board quietly shuttered after 61 years
Key Points: The Arizona Civil Rights Advisory Board was dissolved on July 1 A bipartisan extension bill died in the Senate despite clearing the House Attorney General Kris Mayes will […]
Blue states file lawsuit over ‘narrow’ Medicaid work requirement exemption
Key Points: Coalition of 24 attorneys general sues Trump administration Lawsuit challenges federal rule limiting Medicaid work exemptions The lawsuit seeks to block the rule and ultimately have it struck […]
Will abortion be a defining issue in Arizona’s general election?
Key Points: Reproductive rights advocates want abortion to be a “defining” issue in 2026 election Abortion could be central to the races for governor and attorney general Advocates are connecting […]
Hobbs vetoes state contract transparency measure amid GOP ‘pay-to-play’ allegations
Key Points: Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoes financial disclosure measure Measure would have required companies to disclose donations to governor and her allies Hobbs’ veto leaves gaps in laws on contractor […]
APS rate case kicks off with hours of protest over 14% rate increase
Key Points: Arizona Public Service is requesting a 14% rate increase, potentially costing customers $240 more per year Ratepayers voiced extreme opposition to the rate increase during four hours of […]
Free trade with Mexico and Canada is critical for Arizona farmers, governor says
Key Points: Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs supports extending the USMCA free-trade agreement with Mexico and Canada Hobbs acknowledges the need to consider water usage for agricultural exports, including who benefits […]
What is a rate case? How TEP and APS seek utility rate increases
Key Points: APS and TEP are each asking for a 14% rate increases Increase could affect nearly 2 million Arizona customers Customers and consumer advocates are pushing back, but a […]
US judge rules federal futures law negates Arizona gaming statutes
Key Point: Decision allows betting on future events, such as elections Lawsuit by Arizona AG is rejected Arizona wants to continue allowing sports wagering only through state-licensed operators A federal […]
Appeals court rules against Mayes in ‘fake electors’ case
Key Points Judges says attorney general illegally withheld information in seeking indictments Case targeted so-called fake electors seeking to overturn Trump loss in the 2000 election Mayes claimed documents were […]
