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HighGround

Mar 15, 2024

Bypassing Hobbs’ veto could cause ballot fatigue

An increase in the introduction of ballot measures this session to avoid the governor’s veto could have unintended consequences for voters or the referendums themselves. However, the move might result in a surge in voter turnout. 

indictment, Cochise County Board of Supervisors, Peggy Judd, Tom Crosby
Nov 30, 2023

Resigning office under indictment could be poor strategy

Indicted Cochise County Supervisor Tom Crosby has no plans of resigning after the state grand jury charged him and his colleague Supervisor, Chairwoman Peggy Judd on two felony counts for delaying certification of the 2022 election.

House speaker, Rep. Mike Johnson, Biggs, Crane, Gosar, Stanton, Grijalva, Ciscomani, Congress
Oct 26, 2023

Arizona lawmakers vote on party lines to elect speaker, get back to work

Arizona lawmakers voted on party lines Wednesday as the U.S. House elected a new speaker, ending three weeks of what one representative called “weeks of political paralysis and dysfunction” in Congress.

Lake, appeal, governor, Hobbs, election
Oct 10, 2023

Likely Lake entry into Arizona Senate race sets up ‘Super Bowl’ of elections

Kari Lake’s expected entrance today into the already-crowded field seeking to unseat U.S. Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, I-Ariz., sets the stage for what one analyst said has the potential to be “the greatest race in United States Senate history.”

Proposition 400, Maricopa County, light rail
Jun 30, 2023

Prop. 400 reignites debate over light rail

While the likelihood of legislative action on Proposition 400 falls out of the realm of possibility, lawmakers, mayors and government organizations continue to face disagreement on the future of the Valley Metro light rail system. 

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Jun 26, 2023

Senate GOP halts nominee hearings in response to abortion order

Senate Republicans say they will not consider any of Gov. Katie Hobbs’ executive nominees until the governor agrees to meet with them to discuss her executive orders.

housing, Kaiser, Ponder, affordable homes, cities, towns
Jun 8, 2023

Kaiser, cities reach compromise on housing bills

Republican lawmakers and a lobbying group for Arizona cities and towns have reached a deal on legislation they say will address rising housing costs in the Valley and across the state.

court, trial, Hobbs, commission
May 25, 2023

Senate committee votes to hold Hobbs’ nominee to trial court commission

The state Senate Judiciary Committee voted along partisan lines to hold Gov. Katie Hobbs’ nominee to the Commission on Trial Court Appointments for Maricopa County after questioning veered into controversial topics like the transgender sports debate and the political affiliation of judicial nominees.  

light rail, transportation, recess, budget, housing, Hobbs, House, Senate, Tempe
May 18, 2023

Lawmakers take long break – key bills await action

The pressure is off state lawmakers after Gov. Katie Hobbs signed a $17.8 billion budget package and negotiations on critical housing and transportation issues will continue during a near month-long recess of the Legislature.

judges, JPR, judicial review
Apr 14, 2023

Taskforce proposes changes to evaluating judges

The Judicial Performance Review taskforce released its recommendations on changes to the evaluation process for the judges and justices subject to retention elections.

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Apr 12, 2023

Taskforce makes recommendations on changes to evaluation process for judges

The Judicial Performance Review taskforce released its recommendations on changes to the evaluation process for the judges and justices subject to retention elections.

water, groundwater, Kerr, Senate bill
Mar 30, 2023

Partial fix for build-to-rent loophole in the works, but more groundwater legislation stalled

Lawmakers are advancing bills that would tighten up some aspects of groundwater management in the state, but more ambitious groundwater proposals have stalled in the legislature so far this year.

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