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Biggs, Petersen declare victory in GOP governor, AG primaries
Congressman Andy Biggs emerged as one of the big winners Tuesday night as Arizona Republicans chose nominees to face Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs and Attorney General Kris Mayes in November.
Campaign finance roundup: Firm sued by Arizona AG funnels $600K to PAC backing Petersen
A company that runs mobile home parks throughout the United States is backing Senate President Warren Petersen to be the next Arizona attorney general after running afoul of the current officeholder.
Attorney General Mayes oversees execution of LeRoy McGill
Key Points: LeRoy McGill executed by the state for 2002 murder of Charles Perez Friend of McGill detailed his childhood, priest prayed over execution Attorney general stands behind death penalty, […]
Home rule under pressure: Arizona’s rebalancing of state and local power
In Arizona, we still speak the language of local control. The state constitution permits cities to adopt charters, and “home rule” is often treated as a settled feature of our […]
Petersen is the most qualified Republican for attorney general
Note: This article is a direct response to https://azcapitoltimes.com/news/2026/04/15/a-petersen-ag-nomination-would-be-an-early-victory-for-the-democrats/ A recent op-ed by an animal law attorney and three-time donor to Rodney Glassman’s campaign got both the law and the […]
Lawmaker moves to mitigate Mayes’ public nuisance powers
Key Points: GOP lawmakers are taking aim at the Arizona Attorney General over her public nuisance lawsuits Mayes has been using unprecedented public nuisance laws to curb the water use […]
Court considers state lawsuit against Saudi firm’s groundwater usage
Key Points: Judge weighs pausing lawsuit amid active management area regulation State alleges excessive pumping of groundwater causing harm to community only court can fix Fondomonte claims court should avoid […]
Dueling ballot proposals compete to reform Arizona’s ESA program
Key Points: Competing ballot measures propose reforms to ESA program Disputes center on eligibility, oversight and program administration Parents, advocates clash as scrutiny, misspending concerns grow Dueling ballot measures from […]
AG race heats up with candidates reporting millions in campaign funds
Key Points: Republican Rodney Glassman claims to have most cash on hand in Arizona attorney general race Glassman’s $3.3 million includes $1 million of his own money, campaign finance report […]
Former Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich dies at 59
Former Attorney General Mark Brnovich has died at age 59, his family announced Tuesday. Brnovich led a storied career in state government and politics, carving his path from prosecutor to […]
Arizona Attorney General faces conflict of interest allegations in election fraud case
Key Points: Defendant Christina Bobb seeks to disqualify Attorney General Kris Mayes from “fake electors” case Bobb’s attorney claims Mayes has a financial link to States United, a group that […]
Groundwater protections sought in La Paz County amid lawsuit
Key Points: Public nuisance lawsuit at crossroads on attorney general’s authority to sue Litigation stands to impact potential state regulation of basin Outcome could impact extent of oversight on agricultural […]
