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Bipartisan-backed law seen as a move toward affordable housing
Key Points: SB 1431, a bill that includes some similar language to the “Arizona Starter Homes Act,” didn’t get a vote before sine die Gov. Katie Hobbs has already signed […]
Budget fails to fully fund court-ordered prison reform
Key Points Prison healthcare funding in state budget falls short of court requirements Oversight office goes unfunded again, delaying prison accountability efforts Advocates warn delays in full funding risk harm […]
Arizona home builders want to reduce housing prices by eliminating city standards
Key Points: Arizona House proposal aims to lower housing prices by blocking city design standards Proposal would remove requirements for garages, patios and fencing in new homes Critics argue the […]
Arizona lawmakers propose 5 different ways to raise legislator pay
Key Points: Lawmakers have introduced a variety of proposals to raise legislator pay Many say the current $24,000 salary, unchanged since 1998, is insufficient Voters could decide on a raise […]
Republicans bring back Florida-style election measure
Key Points: House sponsor says measure would speed up election results It includes a voter ID provision Governor vetoed a similar proposal last year House Republicans have approved a returning […]
Funding for Independent Correctional Oversight Office still uncertain
Key Points No funding for prison oversight office in governor’s budget Legislature starts push for $1.5 million to actualize oversight Budget director claims Governor’s Office open to discussion With an […]
Prison reform remains paramount for GOP in 2026
Key Points: Lawmakers push funding for independent prison oversight office Scrutiny continues over prison conditions, safety, custody classification Legislation on home confinement returning for another session Prison oversight and criminal […]
Senator plans to revive school safety bill after fatal stabbing
Key Points: Sen. Shawnna Bolick will likely bring back school safety data bill Bill would require schools to post safety data online The bill failed in the House after passing […]
Education advocates clash in pivotal state Senate race
Sen. Shawnna Bolick, R-Phoenix, is facing her first election for the Legislative District 2 Senate seat since being appointed in 2022. Her opponent, Rep. Judy Schwiebert, D-Phoenix, said she was […]
