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Too late – abortion ban has already hurt Republicans
Few issues in American politics are as contentious as the issue of abortion. Since the Dobbs decision, many state governments have imposed various restrictions on abortion access, but none can compare to Arizona's 1864 law, part of the Howell Code. This law "bans nearly all abortions" in the state.
House Republicans accidentally distribute preliminary plans on abortion ban
A House GOP presentation accidentally sent to all House members Monday morning outlines a potential strategy of Republicans considering abortion ballot measures to conflict with the initiative being pushed by abortion access activists.
Budget negotiations heat up as Legislature slows down
Three months into the Arizona Legislature's annual session, lawmakers are ready to take some time off and go to a work schedule many would love to have -- just one day a week.
Legislation to compensate property owners for homeless nuisances to go to voters
Arizona property owners will be able to seek a property tax refund if their city, town or county fails to take steps to clear out encampments, stop public drinking or abate other nuisances created by homeless people under a measure the Legislature wants voters to approve in November.
Audit finds Arizona classroom spending down from previous year
More than two thirds of the school districts in Arizona spent a smaller percentage of their available dollars in classroom instruction in the last school year than the year before, according to a new report.
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.
Election deadline fix advances
On a party-line vote, two legislative panels approved a series of changes in election laws Tuesday that Republicans say are needed to ensure that Arizonans are not disenfranchised.
GOP will present responsible budget that Hobbs should sign
Like last year, the Republican majority will submit a responsible, balanced budget which spends within our means and prioritizes the needs of our citizens while eliminating waste, fraud, and abuse. Hobbs ought to sign that proposal, and not repeat the same billion-dollar mistake.
DeWit alleges Lake blackmailed him into resigning
The head of the Arizona Republican Party, Jeff DeWitt, alleged today former gubernatorial candidate and presumptive Republican U.S. Senate candidate Kari Lake blackmailed him into resigning.
Yee pans Hobbs Prop 123 extension proposal
Gov. Katie Hobbs announced her plan to extend Proposition 123 and increase the percentage allocated from the state’s land trust to 8.9% to fund schools, raise teacher and school staff pay, and invest in school safety.
Judge rules No Labels can refuse to let candidates run under its banner
Arizonans can't run for office under the No Labels banner unless the party gives them permission.
Governor’s wish list depends on cuts to GOP-favored programs, spending
Gov. Katie Hobbs proposed a $16.2 billion spending plan is built on cuts to vouchers that are unlikely to survive the Republican-controlled Legislature.
