Local water issue deserves attention
There has been a significant amount of media attention regarding the challenges facing the Colorado River. Rightfully so, given the importance of this water supply to Arizona’s cities and Tribal […]
How many of those cut from SNAP are still eligible?
Key Points: Arizona’s food stamp enrollment dropped 47%, the largest decrease in the US New federal law imposed new limits on food stamp eligibility Arizona’s outdated IT system and staffing […]
Millions dropped from SNAP benefit programs
More than 3 million people have lost access to the federal program designed to fight hunger and food insecurity less than a year after President Donald Trump’s signature reconciliation law […]
Red states seek to tighten Medicaid, SNAP requirements
Key Points: Lawmakers in at least six states invoking the One Big Beautiful Bill Act to reduce Medicaid and SNAP benefits Proposed changes include stricter eligibility limits, more frequent checks, […]
Arizona’s top election official challenges federal bid for voter registration data
Key Points:Â Secretary of State Adrian Fontes wants a federal judge to throw out efforts by the Trump administration to force him to turn over voter registration and election records […]
Arizona’s families need solutions that work: Here’s why HB2682 and HB2698 make sense
Arizona is facing a crisis that threatens family stability, children’s outcomes, and the economic health of our communities. While headlines often focus on rising rents or visible homelessness, the data […]
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 […]
Arizona to hire temporary workers to address food stamp and unemployment delays
Key Points: Gov. Katie Hobbs allocates $7.5 million to fix food stamp and unemployment benefit delays Funds will address staffing constraints at the state Department of Economic Security Arizona’s food […]
Kavanagh’s latest bill aims to save money on SNAP payment errors
Key Points: Arizona senator proposes bill to reduce SNAP payment errors Bill requires monthly or quarterly reviews of recipients’ eligibility Arizona’s SNAP error rate may cost the state $139 million […]
Legal battle over SNAP benefits puts Arizona in a bind
Key Points:Â Arizona may owe federal government money over food stamp benefits loaded to debit cards during government shutdown Trump administration sought to keep states from fully paying SNAP benefits […]
Charging stations and electric vehicles on the rise across Arizona
Key Points: Arizona agencies push forward with electric vehicle plans despite federal efforts to curtail mandates Arizona Department of Transportation plans to install 74 rapid-charging stations along state highways Arizona […]
West Coast states form alliance to issue independent vaccine guidelines
California, Oregon and Washington are forming an alliance to coordinate public health guidelines in an attempt to fill the role that federal agencies have held for decades. The governors of […]


















