Kirk’s influence reshaped Arizona Republicans. It’s still being felt
In the year that’s passed since Charlie Kirk’s assassination at Utah Valley University, his impact on Arizona politics remains strong among Republicans.Â
Big agency requests meet Arizona’s stagnant revenue picture
Arizona’s state agencies are shooting for the moon with funding requests for next year’s state budget, but a stagnant revenue picture may dash those dreams.Â
To build or not to build? Data center debate hits the campaign trail
The debate over skyrocketing data center growth is intensifying as Arizona’s political hopefuls hit the campaign trail and attempt to stake out their positions on one of the hottest issues in the midterm elections.Â
Arizona prepares for deeper Colorado River water cuts
With Arizona facing Colorado River cuts, the region’s water experts are turning to both short-term reserves and long-term alternatives to prepare for a drier future.
Even with measures struck down, ESAs loom over election
Voters won’t get to change Arizona’s ESA program after two propositions failed ballot qualification, but other statewide races could still shape its future.
Arizona lawmakers eye Flock camera rules in 2027
A bipartisan group of Arizona lawmakers is expected to take aim at Flock cameras next year as public backlash against automatic license plate readers continues to grow.
Mayes’ investigation findings relieve pressure on Hobbs campaign, consultants say
AG Kris Mayes cleared Gov. Katie Hobbs of any criminal wrongdoing in the Sunshine Residential pay-to-play scandal, giving the governor’s reelection campaign relief.
Arizona avoids ‘draconian’ Colorado River cuts — for now
The federal government will adopt Arizona’s preferred plan for Colorado River reductions over the next two years, but more drastic cuts could still be on the horizon.Â
Giles defends abortion vote, says he’s still ‘pro-life’
Giles said his views on the issue were affected by the U.S. Supreme Court ruling in 2022 that overturned Roe v. Wade and the constitutional right to abortion.
Biggs and Petersen eye Arizona judiciary, redistricting commission
The Republicans running to flip Arizona’s governor and attorney general offices are framing the races as a chance to reshape the state’s judiciary.
Hobbs makes it official: Former Mesa Mayor John Giles is her pick for lieutenant governor
Gov. Katie Hobbs ended weeks of speculation on Tuesday by confirming that she has selected former Mesa Mayor John Giles as her running mate.Â
No Labels’ Hourihan names running mate
Angela Harrolle Mohan, a registered independent, spent more than a decade as CEO of The 100 Club, a nonprofit.


















