Gress proposes lowering age required to serve in legislature
Arizona voters could decide next year how they feel about having people who aren't yet old enough to drink making state laws.
Hobbs calls for more money for public schools, oversight for charters in first State of the State
Gov. Katie Hobbs is putting education at the top of her agenda for 2023. In her State of the State address on Monday afternoon, Democrat Hobbs said she wants to lift a spending cap that could kneecap public schools, increase funding for public education – specifically teacher pay – and improve oversight of non-district schools that receive public money.
Pawlik and Harris officially win LD13 House seats
Rep. Jennifer Pawlik, D-Chandler, and Republican Rep.-elect Liz Harris have officially won Legislative District 13’s two House seats after the Secretary of State’s election recount results were announced Thursday.
Incoming freshmen discuss key bill ideas
Arizona legislators can start to prefile bills for the 2023 session and some soon-to-be first-timers offered a range of significant policy ideas they plan to introduce.
Effectiveness of campaign signs questioned
Printed political signs are a hallmark of election season. But as more focus shifts to digital strategies and new avenues to connect with voters, some campaign analysts say resources in campaigns are better spent elsewhere, while others still believe in the power of the political sign.
Dem in lead in LD4 House race
Democratic newcomer Laura Terech holds a lead over both of her Republican challengers in Legislative District 4 for a seat in the state House of Representatives after Tuesday’s initial voting results.
Dems spend big, focus on taking Senate
Democrats are spending millions of dollars in the few competitive legislative districts hoping to take control of the Arizona Senate.
Republicans push proposal for significant teacher raises
A group of Republican lawmakers and candidates for office signed onto an education proposal on Monday to raise teacher salaries permanently by $10,000 dollars in the next legislative session.