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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 […]
Federal funding for civil legal aid in jeopardy, state solution sought
Key Points: Civil legal aid funding under threat in federal budget proposal Arizona provides no financial support to civil legal services Legal community scrambling to secure funding With federal budget […]
Don’t abandon what works for Arizona’s students and workforce
When it comes to expanding opportunity for students, the path from potential to progress doesn’t happen by chance. It takes sustained commitment, coordinated efforts and wise public investment. For 25 […]
Arizona PBS pledges to protect ‘Arizona Horizon’ despite Trump’s threats to funding
Key Points: Arizona PBS could lose funding due to an executive order from President Donald Trump PBS says “Arizona Horizon” will not be threatened by potential funding cuts Supporters say […]
Arizona’s disability services are funded for now, but that could change
Gov. Katie Hobbs said on April 30 that the new deal to continue funding for disability services still leaves a fight ahead to continue the dollars after June 30. At […]
Gov. Katie Hobbs signs bipartisan bill funding disabilities agency
Editor’s note: This article was updated at 3:40p.m. on April 24, 2025, after Gov. Katie Hobbs’ announced her approval signature. Key points: The Legislature passed a funding bill for the […]
Arizona’s leaders must do what is necessary to restore our schools
We must acknowledge that there are Arizona schools where excellent teachers inspire students to perform at high achievement levels. The Arizona Department of Education (ADE) provides cutting-edge academic standards and […]
