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Schweikert lays out his plan to fix the AZ GOP in latest interview
Key Points: Schweikert sees path to victory running as a true conservative Recent polling shows Schweikert training Biggs and Robson Schweikert’s decision based in part on frustration with Washington On […]
Will Robson be the new face of Arizona conservatism?
In a strange turn of events, a recent Noble Predictive Insights poll has found that Republican gubernatorial contender Karrin Taylor-Robson is “10 points ahead of competitor” Andy Biggs. Robson was […]
Arizona agencies request pay hikes for employees
Key Points: State agencies request salary increases for staff in their fiscal year 2027 budget requests Gov. Katie Hobbs’ proposal for a 2% to 3% raise for all state employees […]
Schweikert considers bid for Arizona governor
Key Points: US Rep. David Schweikert mulls running for GOP nomination for governor Congressman’s chances, motive are questioned Crowded Democratic field lines up in CD1 to challenge Schweikert Arizona Congressman […]
Karrin Taylor Robson edges out Andy Biggs in fundraising for 2026 governor bid
Key Point: Robson reports $575,000 in individual donations and $2,500 from PACs Biggs receiving outside funding support from political action committees Incumbent Democrat Katie Hobbs has nearly $4.7 million cash […]
Session Wrap: Gov. Hobbs on 2025’s victories and ongoing battles
Gov. Katie Hobbs managed to score legislative wins and sign a bipartisan budget during her third legislative session on the Ninth Floor, but not without lengthy battles with Republicans and […]
Conflict defined the 2025 legislative session, will it set the stage for 2026?
Key Points: House left adrift by loss of chief of staff Conflicts followed, but likely won’t stick Election cycle to flare tensions next session Conflict — whether between lawmakers, caucuses […]
Affordable housing: An issue yet unsolved
Key Points: Lawmakers had ambitious goals for housing in 2025 Very little consequential legislation passed on the issue Certain initiatives set to expire in 2026 Gov. Katie Hobbs outlined ambitious […]
Hobbs’ appointee gets new $170K contract at DES amid staff layoffs
Key Points: Dana Allmond to receive $170,000-a-year contract renewal at DES The agency recently eliminated 5% of staff due to federal grant reductions An opponent of Hobbs calls the contract […]
Hobbs breaks state veto record thanks to budget bills
Key Points: Hobbs broke her own veto record on June 25 The new record is 169 bills in one session Veto number could climb amid ongoing budget negotiations Gov. Katie […]
House releases independent budget, stuns Senate and governor
Key Points: House Republicans proposed their own version of the budget Senate and governor disapprove of the plan Democrats say a bipartisan package will be revealed next week The House […]
Rep. Biggs promises to eliminate income tax and create speedy elections as governor
Key Points: Rep. Andy Biggs wants to eliminate income taxes, create his own border task force and focus on election integrity if elected governor Biggs vowed to sign bills within […]
