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 […]
APS settles with attorney general over alleged heat-related death
Key Points: 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 ACC on oversight failures […]
Election integrity: Review flags 28 of Arizona’s 2024 election ballots for possible fraud
Key Points: Arizona’s 2024 presidential election review finds minimal fraud Only 28 of 3.6 million ballots cast were possibly fraudulent Maricopa County Recorder refers 207 non-citizen voting cases for investigation […]
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 […]
Arizona Attorney General mounts legal challenge against Kalshi over illegal gambling
Key Points: Arizona Attorney General charges KalshiEX LLC with multiple state gaming law violations Kalshi allegedly allowed people in Arizona to wager on various events, including sports and politics The […]


















