State & Local

Joseph Chaplik Resigns to Focus on Congressional Race

Arizona state Representative Joseph Chaplik (R-AZ) is leaving his seat in the state legislature to focus entirely on his bid…

2 days ago

ICE at the Ballot Box? Kris Mayes Says It's 'Voter Intimidation'

Arizona Republicans are pushing a bill that would station federal immigration agents at polling locations across the state, and Attorney…

2 days ago

Jake Hoffman Divided Over Jesse Jackson Moment of Silence, Charlie Kirk Honor

A moment of silence on the Arizona Senate floor this week became the center of a political dispute that has…

3 days ago

Opinion: Supporting Law Enforcement Means Standing Up for Public Safety Tools—Not Online Misinformation

By Marc Sterling Having served on a city council, I know firsthand how seriously the community takes public safety. I…

3 days ago

'Patients Deserve to Know': Arizona Bill Targets Unregulated Stem Cell Therapies

State Senator Janae Shamp (R-AZ) wants Arizona to catch up with where regenerative medicine is heading. Whether her colleagues agree…

3 days ago

Bill Targeting Nicotine Products Marketed to Minors Advances in Committee

An Arizona lawmaker is pushing legislation that would tighten regulations on alternative nicotine products, with a particular focus on marketing…

3 days ago

Selina Bliss's Short-Term Rental Bill Enforcement Passes Committee

State Representative Selina Bliss's (R-1) House Bill 2429 has passed the Arizona House Commerce Committee. The bill clarifies state and…

4 days ago

Arizona Senate Splits 17-12 on Election Rules That Could Reshape How State Votes

Arizona voters could soon decide whether to lock a set of election changes into the state constitution, after Senator Shawnna…

4 days ago

Arizona Legislators Push for Accountability After Child Protection Failures Exposed

An Arizona House committee is preparing to take a hard look at the state's child welfare agency this week, as…

4 days ago

House Passes Steve Montenegro Bill Limiting Kris Mayes' Role in Law Enforcement

House Speaker Steve Montenegro (R-AZ) has introduced legislation that would remove Attorney General Kris Mayes' (D-AZ) office from legal decisions…

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