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Arizona PBS faces potential FCC probe over alleged bias in 2022 election
Key Points: Senate President Warren Petersen has asked the FCC to investigate Arizona PBS Arizona PBS allegedly favored Gov. Katie Hobbs over Kari Lake in 2022 election A specialist says […]
State agencies told to limit budget requests due to looming federal funding cuts
Key Points: Gov. Katie Hobbs’ budget director sent a letter to state agency heads imposing a limit on fiscal year 2027 general fund requests Agencies can request an increase of […]
Karrin Taylor Robson edges out Andy Biggs in fundraising for 2026 governor bid
Key Point: Robson reports $575,000 in individual donations and $2,500 from PACs Biggs receiving outside funding support from political action committees Incumbent Democrat Katie Hobbs has nearly $4.7 million cash […]
Session Wrap: Gov. Hobbs on 2025’s victories and ongoing battles
Gov. Katie Hobbs managed to score legislative wins and sign a bipartisan budget during her third legislative session on the Ninth Floor, but not without lengthy battles with Republicans and […]
Gov. Hobbs looking to 2026 for action on housing, water and education
Key Points: Governor believes this year’s session was successful Law enforcement pay, urban groundwater and budget shortfalls Some of Hobbs’ priorities still unaddressed With Arizona in its third year of […]
Hobbs’ appointee gets new $170K contract at DES amid staff layoffs
Key Points: Dana Allmond to receive $170,000-a-year contract renewal at DES The agency recently eliminated 5% of staff due to federal grant reductions An opponent of Hobbs calls the contract […]
Hobbs signs ‘Ag-to-Urban’ bill, paves way for new water management in Arizona
Key Points: New law expected to conserve groundwater Could spur homebuilding in Phoenix, Pinal County Despite bipartisan support, some foes raise concerns Legislation designed to save huge amounts of water […]
Gov. Hobbs visits the MVD for a Real ID license before May 7 deadline
Key Points: Real ID required for commercial flights starting May 7, 2025 Governor Hobbs obtained a Real ID despite special travel privileges MVD reports 85% of those getting a license […]
State Republicans push measure to punish false testimony in the Legislature
Key Points: HB2824 allows committee chairs to compel testimony without majority approval False testimony could result in perjury charges Democrats want a provision to hold legislators to the same standard […]
Hoffman pushes renomination of holdover state agency heads
The chairman of the Senate Committee on Director Nominations has proposed a law that would require director nominees who served under a previous governor’s administration to be renominated by the […]
Republicans go on the offensive against Hobbs for $122M disabilities budget shortfall, Dems skip meeting
Editor’s Note: This article has been corrected to reflect Rep. Quantá Crews did not attend the April 3 House ad hoc Committee on Executive Budget Mismanagement meeting instead of Rep. […]
Department of Public Safety unable to regulate school transportation as advisory council remains vacant
The Department of Public Safety could be unable to regulate smaller buses used to transport students to and from school because state statute requires the agency to first consult with […]
