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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 […]
Arizona’s disability services are funded for now, but that could change
Gov. Katie Hobbs said on April 30 that the new deal to continue funding for disability services still leaves a fight ahead to continue the dollars after June 30. At […]
Candidates for key 2026 races have begun fundraising
Key Points:Â Candidates for the 2026 elections have begun reporting their campaign finances Gov. Katie Hobbs leads the fundraising pack for governor Candidates for attorney general and secretary of state […]
President Trump endorses Andy Biggs and Karrin Taylor Robson for Arizona governor
Key Points:Â Andy Biggs received an endorsement for governor from President Trump Trump now supports both Biggs and his opponent Karrin Taylor Robson Both candidates poll lower than Gov. Hobbs […]
