State Senate approves immigration checks in Arizona hospitals
Key Points: Arizona state Senate approves measure requiring hospitals to ask patients about immigration status Senator Wendy Rogers’ bill makes answering the question optional Opponents argue the bill may deter […]
Initiative aims to rein in Arizona’s $1 billion school voucher program
Key Points: Two education groups propose restraints on school vouchers in Arizona The initiative would bar families making over $150,000 from receiving vouchers Backers need over 255,000 valid signatures by […]
Proposal would require Legislature to end sessions by April 30
Key points: A measure that would constitutionally require the Legislature to adjourn by April 30 passed a House committee Lawmakers haven’t adjourned by April in more than a decade Voters […]
Judge to rule on Fondomonte’s groundwater use as public nuisance case unfolds
Key Points:Â Fondomonte seeks to leave restrictions to state water resources agency State argues need for court order to ensure targeted relief, usage constraints Judge weighs whether administrative regulation negates […]
Governor awaits second GOP tax cut plan
Key Points Arizona officials are negotiating new tax regulations The governor, having vetoed one GOP tax plan, wants to know how to pay for cuts Failure to conform with federal […]
GOP says State Land Department needs ‘complete overhaul’
Key Points: GOP lawmakers want to institute reforms at the State Land Department An auditor general’s report on the agency found 51 areas in need of improvement Gov. Katie Hobbs […]
Gov. Hobbs faces probe over alleged ‘pay-to-play’ scheme with Sunshine Homes
Key Points: Arizona lawmakers hire out-of-state attorney for probe Investigation focuses on Gov. Katie Hobbs’ alleged “pay-to-play” scheme Gov. Hobbs promises ethics reform plan, but offers no timeline State lawmakers […]
Arizona won’t cut Colorado River withdrawals without enforceable conservation promises
Key Points: Arizona is embroiled in an interstate dispute over access to the Colorado River Gov. Katie Hobbs refuses to agree to any deal unless upper basin states offer firm […]
Gov. Hobbs contradicts agency’s warning on state tax forms
Key Points: Gov. Katie Hobbs rejects Department of Revenue’s tax filing advice State tax forms filed today may require amended returns for Arizonans Arizona tax policy remains unsettled amid tax […]
Jennifer Loredo: Leading on policy in the Governor’s Office
After starting out as a legislative intern in 2000, Jennifer Loredo worked her way up to leading policy work in Gov. Katie Hobbs’ administration. Now, as deputy chief of staff […]
Arizona seeks fair share of Colorado River water in negotiations with upper basin states
Key points: Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs in Washington to make case for Colorado River cuts Seven states missed November deadline for new agreement on river’s water allocation Arizona has conserved […]
Independent Party ‘disruptor’ enters race for governor
Key Points: Hugh Lytle is running for governor as an Arizona Independent Party candidate Independents are unlikely to be elected, but could play spoiler to other candidates Gov. Katie Hobbs’ […]


















