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Biggs, Petersen declare victory in GOP governor, AG primaries
Congressman Andy Biggs emerged as one of the big winners Tuesday night as Arizona Republicans chose nominees to face Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs and Attorney General Kris Mayes in November.
Arizona faces potential $208M penalty over food stamp errors
Key Points: State blames some errors on having fewer employees checking applicants Some errors actually involve under-payments Hobbs office says it is dealing with the issue It’s official, Arizona’s food […]
Arizona governor signs bill to end several criminal court fees
Key Points:Â Bill ends court fees for trials, appeals and public defense Proponents say court costs create unequal justice system Counties warn revenue loss from bill could strain budgets Criminal […]
Arizona can take another step toward more affordable homes
Arizona’s housing affordability woes continue to challenge residents struggling to purchase a first home or cover their rent. Over the past seven years, the monthly cost of owning a home […]
Arizona can lead the nation on speeding death prevention with House Bill 2417
In October 2023, I was crossing 22nd Street in Tucson, almost to the far curb, when a car struck me. I don’t remember it. I don’t remember that day, or […]
William Auther: Aiming to retain high performing judges
William Auther, a product liability attorney by trade, did not plan for a near-decade and a half run on the Commission for Judicial Performance Review. But when an open spot […]
Arizona can strengthen early literacy by investing in coaches
There are different perspectives and, sometimes, competing priorities in the debate over how best to improve our schools. However, one thing is becoming increasingly clear – if we want children […]
As Arizona expands fentanyl enforcement, lab funding declines amid cychlorphine surveillance questions
Arizona’s FY 2027 Executive Budget proposes approximately $9 million in one-time funding to combat fentanyl trafficking and strengthen drug interdiction efforts. During the same budget cycle, projected funding for the […]
Do you smell that? Mesnard wants to criminalize excess marijuana odor
Key Points: Arizona Senator J.D. Mesnard proposes legislation to expand nuisance laws to include excessive marijuana smoke and odor The bill aims to address the impact of marijuana smoke on […]
Arizona Independent Party chairman pushes favored candidate, asks rival to drop out
Key Points: Two candidates are running for Arizona Independent Party’s governor nominee Party leaders back Hugh Lytle, ask Teri Hourihan to drop out of the race Judge Greg Como will […]
How each state is covering missing SNAP payments
Millions of Americans who rely on the federal Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program for food security are poised to miss their monthly benefits as the federal government shutdown continues with no […]
Schweikert is a spoiler in the GOP primary for governor
Tensions are rising in the 2026 Republican primary race for governor, and what was already shaping up to be a tight contest has taken an unexpected turn. Longtime Rep. David […]
