Arizona bill aims to limit wolf restoration efforts
Key Points: Arizona lawmaker compares Mexican gray wolf to Little Red Riding Hood predator Lawmakers debate whether to preserve Mexican gray wolf in Arizona Arizona currently has 124 Mexican gray […]
A crack in Arizona’s Colorado River front
Key Points: Arizona leaders are anxious amid stalled Colorado River negotiations Some Republicans are splitting hairs with Gov. Katie Hobbs over what to do next One lawmaker is accusing his […]
Legislature’s data center conversations miss water angle
Key Points: There are no active bills on data center water use Business advocates say water is a ‘moot point’ Environmental groups at least want water reporting requirements As Arizona […]
The odds are sinking for groundwater legislation
Key Points: Groundwater issues focus on rural needs Rep. Gail Griffin is considered key opponent of reform Attempting a ballot measure is believed to be too expensive As crossover week […]
GOP says State Land Department needs ‘complete overhaul’
Key Points: GOP lawmakers want to institute reforms at the State Land Department An auditor general’s report on the agency found 51 areas in need of improvement Gov. Katie Hobbs […]
All the bills Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoed since taking office in 2023
Key Points: Gov. Katie Hobbs has vetoed 390 bills during her first three years in office The Arizona Capitol Times analyzed all 390 and organized them into a database Hobbs […]
Arizona lawmaker proposes pay raise and term limits to attract candidates
Key Points: Rep. Stacey Travers proposes pay raise for Arizona legislators Lawmakers’ salaries have not increased since 1998 Arizona lawmakers struggle to make ends meet on $24,000 annual salary Rep. […]
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 […]














