In the past few weeks, Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs and top Republican lawmakers have engaged in some public mudslinging.
Read More »As session shifts into gear, bipartisan overtures turn to politicking
Freshmen swell Freedom Caucus, defy Hobbs 
The “spear tip” of legislative conservatism is already pushing back hard against Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs, but not all the dissenters will identify themselves.
Read More »Hobbs, GOP lawmakers off to shaky start 
While Gov. Katie Hobbs said Jan. 9 her door “will always be open” for anyone ready to make progress for Arizona, many Republicans think she slammed it on them.
Read More »Arizona Freedom Caucus says will file lawsuit challenging Hobbs’ first executive order 
The Arizona Freedom Caucus announced it would be filing a lawsuit challenging Gov. Katie Hobbs’ first executive order barring discrimination in hiring practices. Caucus leaders claim Hobbs is illegally legislating to, “advance her woke agenda,” by issuing executive orders.
Read More »Critics worry about impact of ban on books with sexually explicit materials in schools 
A new ban on books containing sexual content is impacting Arizona public schools, and critics worry self-censoring will add further stress to already overburdened teachers.
Read More »At Democrats’ rally, candidates focus on Republican opponents 
Arizona Democratic statewide candidates from up and down the ticket offered a preview of their campaign strategy for this year’s general election during a "unity rally" on Aug. 27 in west Phoenix.
Read More »Lawmakers’ attendance, voting records vary
Despite going 166 days, the second regular session of Arizona’s 55th Legislature saw generally good attendance from lawmakers in both the House and Senate. Beyond the standouts, however, there were also some exceptions.
Read More »Feds ask judge to block Arizona’s new presidential voting law 
The Department of Justice is asking a federal judge to block Arizona from enforcing a new law about who can vote for president.
Read More »Lawmakers aim to lure Hollywood to state with tax credits 
State lawmakers have agreed to use the lure of millions of dollars in tax credits in hopes of bringing Hollywood to Arizona.
Read More »Lawmakers approve vouchers for youths to attend private schools 
State representatives voted Wednesday to let any Arizona youngster get state funds to attend a private or parochial school.
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