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Hobbs cites new cost estimates for vouchers in attempt to convince lawmakers to scale back program
Gov. Katie Hobbs is citing new cost estimates for universal vouchers in her latest bid to convince lawmakers to scale back the new program.
Arizona’s unemployment rate at historic lows, jobless benefits won’t be cut
The state's unemployment rate remains at historic lows. But those Arizonans who do find themselves out of work through no fault of their own won't see their benefits cut, at least not this year.
Stop Biden Administration’s failed agenda, pass Lower Energy Costs Act
In keeping with our Commitment to America, U.S. House Republicans recently passed H.R 1, the Lower Energy Costs Act, which garnered bipartisan support. Designating the Lower Energy Costs Act as H.R. 1 signals that House Republicans’ number one priority is reducing the cost of gasoline and energy for American families.
Q&A with House Speaker Rusty Bowers
House Speaker Rusty Bowers knows he will have very little wiggle room in the 2019 legislative session.
Walt Blackman: A graduate of ‘Real World U’
Walt Blackman could hardly believe that he was the first black Republican elected to the state Legislature. It’s true, though – the folks at the House checked it out for him.
Rep. Shooter suspended from appropriations chair, Chamber of Commerce calls for resignation
After multiple allegations of sexual harassment, Rep. Don Shooter has been suspended from his duties as chairman of the Arizona House’s powerful budget committee.
Fear of same-sex adoption debate scuttles adoption, foster care bill
Eager to avoid a debate on same-sex adoption rights in an election year, House Republican leadership is refusing to bring a bill to a vote on the House floor.
Wink wink, nudge nudge
Several House Republicans told our reporter that, during the small group meetings two weeks ago to unveil the Biggs-Gowan four-point education plan, the unsustainability of Prop 301 was heavily discussed, but the ideal of repealing the inflation funding requirement was only alluded to.
House Republicans vote to close meetings for ‘sensitive matters’
House Republicans voted today to allow themselves to meet in secret, closed door discussions for any reason they see fit.
House, Senate advance competing border proposals
At an impasse on immigration, House Republicans and Senate Democrats advanced competing proposals Wednesday for dealing with tens of thousands of young migrants showing up at the southern border. Each side quickly ruled the other's approach unacceptable, leaving any solution unclear with Congress' annual August recess looming.
House preparing to move own budget as Tobin expresses concern about Senate plan
The House is taking its first steps toward introducing its own budget proposal as a counter to the proposal the Senate introduced late Monday.
Advocates press on, despite grim 2013 outlook for immigration reform
Immigration overhaul advocates said they will keep fighting, despite a House Republican leader’s comment last week that there is not enough time left on this year’s legislative calendar to act on the issue.
