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Arizona’s groundwater future hinges on 2026 election
Arizona’s gubernatorial candidates have starkly different views on groundwater regulation. Meanwhile, local communities aren't waiting for legislative action.
Primary victors went big on election integrity, ESAs, housing, water
Arizona voters made their priorities clear in this week’s primary election.
Arizona lawmaking: Report highlights GOP’s iron grip on effectiveness
Key Points: Arizona lawmakers’ effectiveness is tied to party affiliation, with Republicans dominating bill passage The Center for Effective Lawmaking report shows a 20:1 ratio of Republican to Democrat bills […]
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 […]
