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Hobbs’ top aide resigns, Campbell floated as potential chief of staffÂ
Gov. Katie Hobbs’ chief of staff Allie Bones resigned on Thursday, the highest-profile departure from a gubernatorial administration that’s already seen some turnover in key positions.
Maricopa County officials hope to fill vacant House seat before Legislature reconvenes
When lawmakers return to the Arizona Legislature on June 12, Maricopa County officials hope they will do so with a full House and Senate – which the Legislature hasn’t seen since mid-April. Â
Hobbs vetoes mainly partisan bills, draws ire for nixing elections legislationÂ
So far this session Gov. Katie Hobbs has vetoed 92 bills, 22 of which had the support of at least one legislative Democrat, leading to criticism from Republicans about her treatment of bipartisan bills.Â
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.
GOP lawmakers push photo radar ban
A GOP bill that would ban photo radar and red-light cameras from ticketing Arizona drivers passed the House of Representatives and is on its way to the governor’s desk.
HELP Copays Act will assist patients
The HELP Copays Act nationally provides relief that patients need to better manage their disease and avoid falling into financial despair.
Lawmakers consider two potential Rio Verde water solutions
A potential solution to get water to the Rio Verde Foothills passed through the Legislature on Monday, but even though the residents like it, a different proposal might have a better chance of becoming law.
LD26 Dems choose nominees for House vacancyÂ
Democratic precinct committeemen in Legislative District 26 chose three nominees Friday evening to fill the district’s vacant state House seat. Â
Willoughby picked to fill vacant House seat and replace expelled lawmaker Â
The Republican runner-up in the 2022 Legislative District 13 House of Representatives race will take the district’s vacant seat after being appointed to the position Friday.  Â
Groups pushing local groundwater billÂ
Advocacy groups are making efforts to revive rural groundwater legislation that’s languished in the Legislature this session – the same fate it has suffered for several years running.Â
Senators consider legislation that would make possessing ‘child sex doll’ a felony
State senators are weighing legislation designed to ensure that a picture of your child does not end up on a sex doll bought by a neighbor.
Christian Nationalists are controlling my countryÂ
For far too long Christian Nationalists have held the public square captive and pushed their hate-filled narrative. The latest is the demonization of state Rep. Stephanie Stahl-Hamilton from Tucson, who is also a Christian minister.
