Sign In
Free Newsletter
Confronting cognitive dissonance – why Arizona leaders must bridge the disconnect between voter priorities and policy outcomes
There’s a disconnect in Arizona’s political landscape – one that goes beyond the partisanship and division that dominate headlines. Despite what it may seem, Arizonans across the political spectrum have […]
Affordable housing bills pass – 3 signed, 1 vetoed
After a major bipartisan housing legislation package fell through in the 2023 legislative session, affordable housing advocates were hoping the 2024 session would prove different.
Hobbs signs bipartisan housing bills
Gov. Katie Hobbs signed two housing bills Tuesday that supporters say will increase affordable housing options for Arizona residents.
Gov. Hobbs getting pressure to veto housing bills
Cities and neighborhood groups are urging Gov. Katie Hobbs to veto a bipartisan measure that pre-empts city authority to regulate construction of backyard casitas.
House sends housing bills to Gov. Hobbs
Older neighborhoods of single-family homes near the downtowns of large Arizona cities could see major makeovers into more dense developments of duplexes, triplexes and even fourplexes and townhomes under a zoning reform measure headed to Gov. Katie Hobbs’ desk.
Freshman lawmaker breaks gridlock, will leave for city council run
A Democrat lawmaker who piloted the Senate’s success in rolling GOP leadership to repeal the near-total abortion ban wants to trade the Legislature for the Phoenix City Council.
Housing bills get Senate approval despite short-term rental provision
The Arizona state Senate passed a bipartisan housing bill Wednesday that some critics say will lead to the expansion of short-term rental use in the state.
Housing bill near, lawmaker says
Lawmakers aligned with both housing advocates and homebuilders are close to striking a deal with cities on a proposal designed to help address Arizona’s housing shortage.
Solutions to Arizona’s housing shortage vary – no silver bullet
One silver-bullet bill to end our crisis isn’t likely on the horizon. Afterall, we are 270,000 housing units short of what’s needed, according to the Department of Housing. But piece by piece, thoughtful policy coupled with reduced regulations can entice new construction to house a surging number of people moving here.
After Hobbs’ veto, other housing bills are moving
While Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoed a bipartisan housing measure this week, several other housing bills that she said she supports are moving through the Legislature.
Hobbs vetoes bipartisan housing legislation
Citing concerns that a bipartisan housing bill could have unintended consequences, Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoed the legislation that supporters say would have led to more affordable homes being built.
Setting the record straight on the ‘Arizona Starter Homes Act’
It is long past time for Arizona to adopt some common sense zoning standards. Starting with this bipartisan bill, we can re-legalize modest sized homes affordable for everyday working Arizonans. They’re counting on Hobbs to sign the Arizona Starter Homes Act.
