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Gov. Katie Hobbs

Oct 30, 2026

Whoever wins governor’s race will face biggest test after Election Day

On Tuesday, Arizona voters will decide whether to stay the course with Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs or return to Republican leadership under Congressman Andy Biggs. 

Oct 19, 2026

Turning Point’s $18 million media blitz helps Biggs close spending gap with Hobbs

Congressman Andy Biggs trails Gov. Katie Hobbs in campaign fundraising and spending in the governor’s race, but Turning Point USA is helping him catch up. 

Oct 16, 2026

Arizona joins Nevada lawsuit to block federally imposed Colorado River cuts

Arizona has joined Nevada in suing the federal government to block cuts to the Lower Basin’s Colorado River water supply, Gov. Katie Hobbs announced Friday.

Oct 14, 2026

Arizona employee health insurance costs are ‘out of control,’ lawmakers say

Rising healthcare costs and limited state budget reserves could lead to higher employee premiums, greater cost-sharing and other changes to the plan.

irrigation water on Gila River Indian Community
Oct 1, 2026

Arizona’s groundwater future hinges on 2026 election

Arizona’s gubernatorial candidates have starkly different views on groundwater regulation. Meanwhile, local communities aren't waiting for legislative action.

Sep 29, 2026

‘Predator protector’ accusations cast long shadow over governor’s race

Consultants say both campaigns, by accusing each other of 'protecting' predators, are relying on attacks rather than talking about voters’ top concerns.

Tohono O'odham, border wall, migrants, mining
Sep 24, 2026

Hobbs asks court to halt Tohono border wall work

At the center of the dispute is the Department of Homeland Security's proposal to build that 62-mile barrier on land the tribe claims as its own.

Sep 16, 2026

Senate Republicans launch probe over Hobbs’ pay-to-play allegations

Not satisfied with what has been released so far, Arizona Senate Republicans are launching their own investigation into an alleged pay-to-play scheme involving Gov. Katie Hobbs and a state contractor. 

Sep 10, 2026

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. 

Sep 9, 2026

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. 

Sep 7, 2026

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. 

drought, Bureau of Reclamation, Colorado River, water cutbacks,
Sep 1, 2026

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.

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