Arizona Legislature

Record Temperatures Impact Public Health Funding

Phoenix's expanded cooling centers helped reduce heat-related emergency calls by 20% in 2024 despite record temperatures, but the city faces…

3 weeks ago

Arizona Lawmakers Back Independent Prison Oversight Bill

An Arizona state representative is backing a bill that would create independent oversight of the state's prison system. Rep. Walt…

3 weeks ago

ARMS Act Introduced Amid Growing Security Concerns

A new House bill would force airport security to tell Congress how well their screening machines work after years of…

3 weeks ago

SNAP and School Meal Programs: Federal Cuts Debate and Arizona's 2026 Budget

Senator Ruben Gallego has expressed concerns about proposed federal budget cuts that could affect nutrition assistance programs. According to his…

3 weeks ago

Latino Americans Emerge in Senate Tax Bill Debate

Latino Americans constitute a significant demographic in contemporary American politics, with over 38 million eligible voters and a collective GDP…

3 weeks ago

The Decline in Public School Funding is Affecting Students

Due to a budget cap that was established by voters in 1980, Arizona's public schools are currently experiencing an urgent…

3 weeks ago

Arizona Senate Passes Diamondbacks Stadium Bill, Sends to House

The Arizona Senate passed legislation Thursday that would help fund Chase Field renovations, sending House Bill 2704 back to the…

3 weeks ago

People's Vote vs. Legislation: The Ongoing Abortion Rights Struggle

In June 2022, the Supreme Court ruled in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, overturning Roe v. Wade and reinstating…

3 weeks ago

Arizona Faces Critical Fire Season Amid Water Crisis

Arizona is facing critical fire conditions this season. Red Flag Warnings have been issued for northwest Arizona, including the Lake…

4 weeks ago

Carbone Slams Hobbs for Vetoing Medicaid Reform Bill

State Representative Michael Carbone (R-25) slammed Governor Katie Hobbs's (D-AZ) veto of House Bill 2449, which would tighten Medicaid eligibility…

4 weeks ago