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heat record, heat-related deaths, Phoenix, Arizona, Hobbs
Mar 31, 2026

Congress can help deliver modern skies nationwide

During a recent tour of Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy highlighted how the facility has received new radio technology designed to improve coordination between pilots […]

Governor Katie Hobbs delivering the 2025 State of the State Address on the floor of the Arizona House of Representatives at the Arizona State Capitol in Phoenix, Arizona.(Gage Skidmore / Flickr)
Feb 2, 2026

Gov. Hobbs contradicts agency’s warning on state tax forms

Key Points: Gov. Katie Hobbs rejects Department of Revenue’s tax filing advice State tax forms filed today may require amended returns for Arizonans Arizona tax policy remains unsettled amid tax […]

Rep. J.D. Mesnard, R-Chandler (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)
Jan 27, 2026

Arizona tax officials urged to retract ‘file now’ advice amid legislative uncertainty

Key Points: Arizona Department of Revenue questioned for urging taxpayers to file now Lawmakers have yet to decide on tax deductions and credits Arizona taxpayers may face a $20 million […]

Jan 23, 2026

Don’t pass mandates that make health care and insurance more costly

As we kick off 2026 and the start of a new legislative session, the business community has identified the same top concern for the last three years running: the rising […]

Jan 9, 2026

Hobbs and lawmakers push for early special session on tax conformity

Key points: Arizona lawmakers consider special session for federal tax code conformity Governor Katie Hobbs and House Republicans support the special session Arizona’s budget stabilization fund may be tapped to […]

Dec 29, 2025

Rural hospitals get lifeline from $50 billion fund

Key Points: Trump administration announces $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Fund for all 50 states Funds aim to stabilize rural hospitals and bolster health care workforce in rural communities States […]

Nov 6, 2025

‘She knows when to walk away’: Pelosi ends a defining era in California politics

Key Points: Nancy Pelosi will retire after nearly four decades in Congress Her decision ends one of the most influential careers in Democratic politics The race to replace her in […]

Oct 2, 2025

Newly elected Arizona lawmaker has yet to be sworn into office

WASHINGTON (AP) — A week after her decisive win in an Arizona special election, Adelita Grijalva arrived at the U.S. Capitol, where her father had served for decades. But as she roamed the familiar […]

Sep 25, 2025

HOV lane access for electric vehicles ends soon

Key Points:  Law allowing electric vehicles to use HOV lanes will end Sept. 30 Law could be renewed by Congress Electric vehicle buyers may also lose $7,500 federal tax credit […]

Sep 23, 2025

Adelita Grijalva picks up easy win in CD7 special election, will fill her father’s seat

Key Points: Adelita Grijalva will assume her late father’s seat Grijalva is the first Latina from Arizona to serve in Congress Swearing-in ceremony will take place in coming weeks Adelita […]

Aug 8, 2025

Don’t let Congress put Arizona’s tribes — and children — at risk

Just weeks ago, the Department of Justice announced a sweeping Medicaid fraud bust that exposed Arizona as ground zero for a massive scheme exploiting tribal health programs. Federal prosecutors revealed […]

Jul 25, 2025

‘One Big Beautiful Bill’? No – one big, dangerous disaster

My patient had a full-body rash. Her lips were swelling. She was scared she couldn’t breathe. If the swelling continued, her tongue could obstruct her throat, and she would suffocate. […]

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