While some state Senate candidates can relax – nine are unopposed both in the August primary and the general, and a few others are facing only token opposition in districts that are safe for their parties – other would-be legislators have tough races ahead of them.
Read More »Arizona lawmakers split as House OKs $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill
Arizona lawmakers split on party lines late Friday night as the House voted 228-206 to pass a $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill, giving final passage to a centerpiece of the Biden administration’s agenda.
Read More »Conservationists split on protections for Grand Canyon
While Democrats work on two fronts to protect the Grand Canyon, conservationists disagree on one of the measures.
Read More »Improving HOPE for Alzheimer’s Act
There are more than 5 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s, including 150,000 in Arizona. Over 16 million Americans provide unpaid care for loved ones with Alzheimer’s or other dementias, including 346,000 in Arizona.
Read More »Trump advisor hints at lawsuit if vote doesn’t go their way
Republicans were looking at the possibility of judicial intervention if the numbers do not appear to be going their way.
Read More »6 ways Congress can fight for recovery from pandemic now
By Valley of the Sun United Way It’s clear the coronavirus has had a devastating impact on workers, families and businesses in Maricopa County and across Arizona. Our community is hurting and without immediate action from Congress, even more families ...
Read More »Shy of historic victory in 2018, Knecht returns in LD21 
In the years since her defeat, Democrats tapped Kathy Knecht to run for House in LD21 as part of their push for the majority in that chamber. If they succeed, not only will Democrats break the Republican trifecta that has dominated state politics since the Janet Napolitano days, it’ll be the party’s first majority in the House since the 1960s.
Read More »Congressional incumbents lead their primary races 
All nine members of Arizona’s congressional delegation are leading their respective primary races.
Read More »After impeachment inquiry vote, Lesko, Stanton face longshot recall efforts
The moves toward impeachment of President Trump are having political ripples here in Arizona.
Read More »Tribal leaders: Arizona law makes it hard for Native Americans to vote
Changes to election laws and polling place closures since 2013 have had a disproportionately negative impact on members of federally recognized tribes in Arizona, tribal leaders and voting rights advocates told a Congressional subcommittee Tuesday morning.
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