State & Local

Republicans Accuse Katie Hobbs of 'Walking Away' During Budget Talks

Arizona's budget negotiations have hit a wall, and Republican legislative leaders are pointing the finger directly at Governor Katie Hobbs…

4 days ago

ICE Head to Airports Amid Government Shutdown Standoff

Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego (D-AZ) is speaking out after Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents were deployed to Sky Harbor…

4 days ago

Phoenix Shatters Heat Records, Arizona Doubles Down on Water Infrastructure

As Arizona bakes through a record-shattering heat wave with Phoenix hitting 105°F this weekend -- the hottest March temperature ever…

4 days ago

New Legislative Amendment Would Erase Cesar Chavez Day from Arizona

Arizona Republican lawmakers proposed a “strike-everything” amendment to sexual abuse allegations against Cesar Chavez, pushing to remove the labor icon's…

7 days ago

Juan Ciscomani Plans to Extend Western Water Management Program

Representative Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ) has introduced a bipartisan, bicameral bill extending the Cooperative Watershed Management Program (CWMP) for four additional…

7 days ago

From 'Queer Food Politics' to DEI Rollbacks: Arizona's Universities Face Political Pressure

The Goldwater Institute released a report this week examining required coursework inside two of Arizona's most prominent university honors programs,…

7 days ago

Kimberly Yee Announces Scholarship Account Reforms

Arizona Treasurer Kimberly Yee has announced reforms to the state's Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) system to better protect taxpayer dollars.…

1 week ago

Kris Mayes Files Criminal Charges Against Kalshi Betting Site

Arizona Attorney General (AG) Kris Mayes is bringing 20 criminal charges against prediction market website Kalshi, accusing it of operating…

1 week ago

Pigeons Derailed Brian Garcia's Fight for Paid Leave

Representative Brian Garcia (D-AZ) came to Wednesday's Judiciary Committee hearing with a plan to force a conversation about paid family…

1 week ago

Arizona Wildcats Enter March Madness as a Title Favorite

Members of Congress are caught up in the "March Madness" excitement as the Arizona Wildcats are viewed as the title…

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