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Incumbent Mesnard “cautiously optimistic” in LD13 Senate race
A longtime Republican legislator is defending his seat against his Democrat challenger in the Legislative District 13 Senate race, that could determine which party controls the chamber. Sen. J.D. Mesnard, […]
Here is who the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors chose for LD8
The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors filled the latest vacancy in the state House after former Rep. Jevin Hodge resigned following allegations of sexual violence and sexual misconduct from his past.
Bill OKs more discussion with public in meetings
A Republican state senator is seeking to change open meeting law and allow local government officials to engage in more discussions with attendees.
GOP lawmakers use ballot box strategy to avoid vetoes
Republican lawmakers have stepped up the use of introducing proposed ballot measures this year to get around Gov. Katie Hobbs’ veto power.
Work in progress: teacher pay raise plan gets initial OK
Republican lawmakers’ plan to increase teacher pay by extending Proposition 123, which uses state land trust funds, passed out of a Senate committee Wednesday.
Expelled lawmaker nominated to fill House seat
Republican precinct committeemen in Legislative District 13 chose three candidates Monday night to replace expelled Rep. Liz Harris. And Harris got the most votes.
Tax cut proposals get initial approval
Courting a possible veto, Republican state senators have approved three proposals to cut individual income taxes as soon as this coming budget year – and deny the new governor the revenues she is counting on to create new programs and expand existing ones.
Bipartisan support for election law change?
Election legislation led to partisan fireworks in the 2022 legislative session, but one significant election reform could potentially get bipartisan backing next year.
Petersen unveils inflation reduction plan, mirrors Lake’s
Senate President-Elect Warren Petersen, R-Gilbert, unveiled a new plan to mitigate inflation on Tuesday, like the one gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake presented, but the measure will likely face heavy opposition.
Mesnard pulls ahead of Hans in LD13 Senate race
From left are political newcomer and Democrat Cindy Hans and Republican incumbent Sen. J.D. Mesnard. As of 11:16 a.m. on Wednesday, Mesnard was leading with 51.1% of the vote.
Arizona lawmakers push California to cut water usage
Arizona state and federal lawmakers are pressuring California to cut its Colorado River usage as the federal government is threatening to intervene after states failed to agree on a plan to limit what they take from the river.
Special session pushed to avoid over $1B in school funding cuts
Democrats and public school officials are again asking Gov. Doug Ducey to call a special legislative session to avoid over $1 billion in K-12 funding cuts this school year, months after Republicans used the promise of a special session as a carrot to bring Democrats on board with this year’s historic bipartisan budget.
