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Proposition 123 extension triggers competing Republican proposals
Key Points:Â House Republicans split on extending Prop. 123 Some want school funding measure to include ESA program Democrats favor clean extension of $300 million funding House Republicans started the […]
Republicans fast-track $1.1B tax cut, governor likely to veto
Key points: Republican lawmakers passing $1.1 billion tax cut Bill fully conforms state tax code to federal House Resolution 1 Republicans claim state has funds to cover anticipated revenue loss […]
Hobbs focuses on affordability, bipartisanship in fourth State of the State
Key Points Gov. Katie Hobbs’ fourth State of the State address focused on affordability and bipartisanship Republican leadership indicated most of Hobbs’ proposals would be dead on arrival Hobbs’ address […]
All the bills Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoed since taking office in 2023
Key Points: Gov. Katie Hobbs has vetoed 390 bills during her first three years in office The Arizona Capitol Times analyzed all 390 and organized them into a database Hobbs […]
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 […]
Prison reform remains paramount for GOP in 2026
Key Points: Lawmakers push funding for independent prison oversight office Scrutiny continues over prison conditions, safety, custody classification Legislation on home confinement returning for another session Prison oversight and criminal […]
Gov. Katie Hobbs: Affordability, education and water in 2026
Gov. Katie Hobbs is entering her fourth and final legislative session of her first term — and an election year that could decide whether she gets another term — with […]
Hobbs’ reelection campaign likely to dominate legislative session
Key Points: Gov. Katie Hobbs’ reelection campaign is likely to hang over the legislative session Republicans are expected to obstruct the governor at every turn Consultants say Hobbs should play […]
Hobbs heads into fourth legislative session with unconfirmed state agency directors
Key Points: Gov. Katie Hobbs will send eight director nominations to the Senate in 2026 Her nominations have been held up by the Senate Director Nominations Committee since 2023 Sen. […]
Legislature scrutinizes new elections manual, potential for litigation looms
Key Points:Â Elections Procedures Manual get executive approval Changes reflect court rulings, public comments and executive edits Legislature undertaking a close review to ensure compliance with state law With the […]
Trump administration’s rural health aid falls short for Arizona
Key Points: Trump administration gives Arizona $67 million in federal aid for rural health care Arizona received less aid than other states due to its high urbanization rate Arizona’s rural […]
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 […]
