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Hobbs not to blame for Dems’ failure to flip Legislature, consultants say

One of Gov. Katie Hobbs’ main priorities this election season was flipping the Legislature, but Republican majorities only grew. Political consultants say the blame for Democrats’ losses doesn’t lie solely […]

Environmental, business leaders weigh in on all-GOP Corporation Commission

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LD17 candidate John McLean killed in car crash

The Tucson Police Department confirmed Friday a candidate who ran for the state Senate died in a vehicle accident. A department news release said Democrat John McLean died in a […]

legislature

GOP strengthens control of Legislature, wins swing districts

Republicans are set to gain ground in both chambers of the state Legislature after securing victories in several battleground districts. Election results aren’t final yet, but all four legislative caucuses […]

2024 Election News

Calm post-election period prompts reflection on public trust

An election reform group prepared to launch a litigation tracker to keep tabs on an anticipated surge in legal challenges to the 2024 election. But after the presidential election yielded […]

Governor's Office

Hobbs not to blame for Dems’ failure to flip Legislature, consultants say

courts

Judge recuses himself from ‘fake electors’ case after allegations of bias

The judge handling the “fake electors” case has stepped aside after an attorney accused him of comparing Trump supporters to Nazis. In a new order, Maricopa County Superior Court Judge […]

education

AZ Dept. of Ed launches STOP-IT Task Force to raise awareness about fentanyl’s dangers

Arizona’s Department of Education has introduced an initiative aimed at tackling the growing threat of fentanyl in schools. The School Training Overdose Preparedness and Intelligence Taskforce (STOP-IT) is educating students […]

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Governor's Office

A man accused of threatening to kill Democratic election officials will likely plead guilty

Limited growth and increased spending needs pose tough choices for Hobbs

Speculation on lieutenant governor candidates has begun

Arizona voters to decide on new limits to Gov’s emergency powers

Governors prod Congress for more help on growing threat of wildfire in West

Mayes eyes further fight over opioid settlement funds

Hobbs agrees to withhold 3 agency heads from Senate confirmation

Gov. Hobbs, Senate agreement on director nominations finalized

Hobbs not to blame for Dems’ failure to flip Legislature, consultants say

Hobbs focused on Arizona issues, declines to join Dem governors opposing Trump

Gov. Katie Hobbs won’t be joining other Democratic governors who are forming a group to actively oppose some of the policies of the new Trump administration. “I don’t think that’s […]

Women have led other democracies, but US voters rejected the two who tried – what will it take to elect a female president?

While nearly a third of countries have had female leaders, Donald Trump’s recent victory ensures the US won’t join that list for at least four years. “It absolutely will happen,” […]

Restaurant owner gets to prove state regs make eggs too expensive

A Tucson restaurant owner is legally entitled to challenge new state regulations that require the more humane treatment of laying hens. Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Scott Blaney ruled Nov. […]

Chad Campbell: The Governor’s chief of staff on service, learning and going fast

After stints in the Legislature and the private sector, Chad Campbell joined Gov. Katie Hobbs’ administration in 2023 as chief of staff, where he says he continues to learn more […]

education

School boards association takes former leader to court

School, 2 corporations join forces to meet workforce demands

ESA enrollment hits 75,000, short of some projections

Mayes wants answers on school voucher rules, procedures

Prop. 123 education funding renewal effort falls short

ESA program gets a few tweaks, but no overhaul

Bill to ease tribal teacher shortage stalled in Congress

Embattled ex-school leader launches advisory group

AZ Dept. of Ed launches STOP-IT Task Force to raise awareness about fentanyl’s dangers

State universities deny claim Harris campaign improperly obtained student data

The state’s three universities say the head of the Senate Government Committee is off base with his claims they are illegally selling data about their students. Representatives of the schools, […]

Students picking up more of the state university funding

A bid by the Board of Regents for another $732 million to finance state universities is rekindling a decades old fight about the financial responsibility of state taxpayers versus how much of the cost should be borne by students.

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 […]

ASU tuition surcharge, cuts in response to state budget reflect lower Arizona higher education spending

Arizona State University announced measures on Monday to deal with higher education budget cuts passed by the state Legislature. They include a tuition surcharge, cuts to programs such as the […]

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Hobbs not to blame for Dems’ failure to flip Legislature, consultants say

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LD17 candidate John McLean killed in car crash

GOP strengthens control of Legislature, wins swing districts

Calm post-election period prompts reflection on public trust

Hobbs not to blame for Dems’ failure to flip Legislature, consultants say

Judge recuses himself from ‘fake electors’ case after allegations of bias

AZ Dept. of Ed launches STOP-IT Task Force to raise awareness about fentanyl’s dangers

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Voters sound alarm on rising energy costs

The way out of our hyperbolic election cycle

Renewed call for American universities to recognize advanced coursework in high school

Where ‘MAHA’ loses me – and should lose you too

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The Marshall-Durbin credit card bill will hurt Native communities

Phoenix City Council takes steps to increase traffic safety

Environmental, business leaders weigh in on all-GOP Corporation Commission

In Their Words: Karan English

GOP strengthens control of Legislature, wins swing districts

Kelly skeptical, Gallego mum on Trump defense pick – Fox News host Pete Hegseth – who lacks national security experience

Volk leading in LD17 House race

Maricopa County restores around 2,000 voters after incorrectly demanding proof of citizenship

From boycotting Bush to endorsing Trump: A history of Log Cabin Republicans in Arizona

Latino evangelical voters torn between their faith and harsh rhetoric around immigration

Appeals Court Blocks Attempts to Reverse AG Election, Voter Decisions on Key Propositions

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Governor's Office

Hobbs not to blame for Dems’ failure to flip Legislature, consultants say

Hobbs focused on Arizona issues, declines to join Dem governors opposing Trump

Women have led other democracies, but US voters rejected the two who tried – what will it take to elect a female president?

Restaurant owner gets to prove state regs make eggs too expensive

Chad Campbell: The Governor’s chief of staff on service, learning and going fast

education

AZ Dept. of Ed launches STOP-IT Task Force to raise awareness about fentanyl’s dangers

State universities deny claim Harris campaign improperly obtained student data

Students picking up more of the state university funding

Education advocates clash in pivotal state Senate race

ASU tuition surcharge, cuts in response to state budget reflect lower Arizona higher education spending

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