Former Democratic lawmaker Leezah Sun to run for Arizona governor as independent
Key Points: Former Democratic state lawmaker Leezah Sun runs for governor as an independent Sun resigned after House ethics investigation found her guilty of disorderly conduct Sun needs over 46,000 […]
Arizona lawmakers seek $1.5 million for prison oversight office
Key points: Two Republican lawmakers seek funding for the state Independent Correctional Oversight Office. Gov. Katie Hobbs signed legislation creating the office, but without funding Arizona faces millions in fines […]
Kathleen Wiebke, champion of Arizona education, passes away
Key points: Wiebke leaves a legacy in public education spanning over four decades Dr. Wiebke started her career in 1981 at Paradise Valley Unified School District Gov. Katie Hobbs appointed […]
No Home for the Holidays Under Governor Hobbs
As Arizona families look ahead to the holiday season, many are coming to a painful realization: their hopes of gathering under a roof of their own have been pushed out […]
Meet Arizona’s Power 50
Welcome to the inaugural Power 50. These are the state’s most important people — those who hold the power and wield the influence to shape the landscape of Arizona now […]
GOP senator to push new bathroom gender restrictions to voters
Key Points: Arizona Senator John Kavanagh plans to take bathroom bill measures directly to voters Kavanagh’s legislation would require students to use bathrooms matching their assigned gender at birth Kavanagh’s […]
Arizona governor considers new transparency measures for political gifts
Key Points: Gov. Katie Hobbs considers state law to disclose political gifts from companies seeking government contracts Hobbs previously vetoed similar legislation, calling it a “political stunt” Hobbs denies any […]
Hobbs makes the case for reelection
Key Points: Gov. Katie Hobbs kicked off her reelection campaign with a weekend of rallies Hobbs will face the winner of a three-way Republican primary set for next August The […]
Judicial Watch sues Gov. Hobbs over alleged immigration enforcement obstruction
Key Points: Hobbs accused of ordering state police to not cooperate with federal immigration authorities Governor’s Office claims no records exist to support Judicial Watch’s allegations Issue brings up question […]
How each state is covering missing SNAP payments
Millions of Americans who rely on the federal Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program for food security are poised to miss their monthly benefits as the federal government shutdown continues with no […]
Few protections for elected officials targeted by deepfakes
Key Points: On Oct. 17, Sen. Wendy Rogers reposted a deepfake video of Gov. Katie Hobbs Deepfakes do not violate Arizona laws related to content Experts say elected officials cannot […]
Arizona governor says state lacks resources to replace food stamp cuts
Key Points: Gov. Katie Hobbs says state cannot backfill food stamp benefits amid government shutdown Nearly 900,000 Arizonans rely on food stamps, including over 367,000 children Arizona food banks face […]


















