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Mayes, Petersen clash over Trump, ICE in attorney general’s debate
Mayes, the current attorney general, and Petersen, weighed in on the Trump administration, ICE and other issues Wednesday night.
Senate Republicans launch probe over Hobbs’ pay-to-play allegations
Not satisfied with what has been released so far, Arizona Senate Republicans are launching their own investigation into an alleged pay-to-play scheme involving Gov. Katie Hobbs and a state contractor.
To build or not to build? Data center debate hits the campaign trail
The debate over skyrocketing data center growth is intensifying as Arizona’s political hopefuls hit the campaign trail and attempt to stake out their positions on one of the hottest issues in the midterm elections.
Trump sues Arizona over Dreamers’ in-state tuition
In legal papers filed in federal court, the Department of Justice says the policy, approved by Arizona voters in 2022, violates a 1998 federal law.
Arizona to receive $223M from Meta settlement
Arizona will receive about $223 million over the next decade from Instagram's owner following a $17.1 billion settlement between the media giant and the states.
Mayes’ investigation findings relieve pressure on Hobbs campaign, consultants say
AG Kris Mayes cleared Gov. Katie Hobbs of any criminal wrongdoing in the Sunshine Residential pay-to-play scandal, giving the governor’s reelection campaign relief.
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 […]
