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Legislative roundup: Where the closest primaries stand
Several key legislative primaries remained undecided Tuesday night as candidates in competitive districts vied for spots on the November ballot that will decide the Arizona Legislature’s balance of power.
House GOP offer new school voucher limits as a ballot blocker
Key Points: House Republicans offer deal with education advocates Deal with Arizona Education Association includes list of forbidden purchases GOP lawmakers promise to scrap a separate ballot measure restricting teacher […]
Bill requiring local cops to notify ICE of an immigrant arrest advances
Key Points:Â ICE would be alerted as an arrest is taking place Democrats express concerns the measure could trigger violence Republicans say SB1055 will make Arizona streets safer Republican lawmakers […]
Do you smell that? Mesnard wants to criminalize excess marijuana odor
Key Points: Arizona Senator J.D. Mesnard proposes legislation to expand nuisance laws to include excessive marijuana smoke and odor The bill aims to address the impact of marijuana smoke on […]
Hobbs’ executive budget focuses on federal uncertainty, affordability and efficiency
Key Points: Gov. Katie Hobbs’ executive budget focuses on House Resolution 1, affordability initiatives and government efficiency The budget hinges on creating new revenue streams and a reimbursement for border […]
Legislation to permanently hold primary elections in July will face early debate
Key Points: Arizona counties want to permanently move the state’s primary date from the first week of August to the final week of July Federal law shortens the time Arizona […]
Senate president Petersen calls for investigation after Sen. Ortiz’s ICE alert
Key Points: Sen. Analise Ortiz faces social media backlash for posting the location of ICE agents Senate President Warren Petersen referred the issue to the U.S. Attorney for the District […]
Session Wrap: Speaker Montenegro and the pulse of the House
House Republicans expanded their majority in the chamber after the 2024 election, but faced ire from the governor’s office, legislative Democrats and some Senate Republicans over critical issues at the […]
Session Wrap: Rep. De Los Santos and the ‘dysfunctional’ GOP
In his first year as House minority leader, Rep. Oscar De Los Santos, D-Laveen, helped lead his caucus to gather the most votes for a budget negotiated under Gov. Katie […]
Session Wrap: Sen. Sundareshan, policy priorities and partisanship
For Senate Minority Leader Priya Sundareshan, the legislative session contained its share of accomplishments and challenges for the Democratic caucus. Some of the victories included working with Gov. Katie Hobbs […]
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 […]
Session Wrap: Warren Petersen’s priorities ahead of AG race
For Senate President Warren Petersen, the next legislative session will likely be his last opportunity to help advance the Republican caucus’ legislative policy priorities. Petersen is running for state attorney […]
