Federal cutbacks shift education-related civil rights issues to state
Key Points: Federal disability complaint system slowed by staffing cuts Handoff to states puts more focus on state-level complaint system Advocates plan to revamp conversation around complaint coverage With empty […]
Arizona leaders need to defend growing bioscience industry
More than 3,000 companies in Arizona have created over 40,000 jobs in the bioscience fields, which has led to a positive economic impact of nearly $44 billion. These are the […]
Arizona’s law enforcement is in dire need of a tech update
Arizona often hosts all types of nationally and even internationally renowned events, like the Super Bowl and the Waste Management Open. In addition to great exposure for the state, these […]
Revived bill aims to restrict public funding for abortion services in Arizona
Key Points: Rep. Lupe Diaz plans to reintroduce a bill that would prevent the state from providing public funding to clinics that promote or perform abortions Opponents of the proposed […]
Medicaid and SNAP benefits are a lifeline for many Arizonans
Raising my 14-year-old son has been the most rewarding aspect of my life. He is my bright light and a constant source of joy. But providing for the two of […]
Only 900 children to benefit from Arizona’s child care subsidy
Key Points: Arizona parents eligible for subsidized child care can apply again $125.9 million allocated will only help 900 children in 530 families Eligibility for assistance based on income, preference […]
Gov. Hobbs seeks federal reimbursement for Arizona’s border costs
Key Points: Arizona spent $100 million building and $70 million removing a border wall Gov. Hobbs is now seeking federal reimbursement for those costs Big Beautiful Bill has $10 billion […]
Ciscomani voted to defund Planned Parenthood and gut Medicaid, let’s hold him accountable
Last week, Rep. Juan Ciscomani voted to defund Planned Parenthood and gut AHCCCS, Arizona’s Medicaid program — all so that billionaires can enjoy bigger tax breaks. The GOP bill, which […]
Civil legal aid funded, but still under threat of federal cuts
Key Points: Civil legal aid funded by the state for the first time Federal funding cuts could still impact service Attorneys, lawmakers plan still focused on funding Facing sweeping federal […]
US Supreme Court ruling could impact Planned Parenthood in Arizona
Key Points: Supreme Court ruling revives debate over Arizona abortion law Planned Parenthood funding tied to broader abortion fight Legal challenge needed to lift enforcement injunction A new ruling on […]
Gov. Hobbs likely to sign bill for Chase Field despite opposition
Gov. Katie Hobbs may not sign a budget this week, but she will likely sign a negotiated measure to use sales tax revenue and state income tax revenue for stadium […]
Bill targeting school districts in serious financial trouble goes to Hobbs
Key Points: House Bill 2610 would force the removal of school board officials A budget crisis in Isaac School District triggered the bill Partisan and ethical concerns surround the measure […]