State & Local

Arizona Bill Would Freeze Municipal Taxes and Fees Through 2030

A Mesa Republican lawmaker is pushing legislation that would prevent Arizona cities, counties, and towns from raising taxes or fees…

4 weeks ago

Arizona Budget Impasse Deepens as Democrats Blame Republicans for Collapsed Negotiations

The two top Democrats in the Arizona Legislature are publicly blaming Republican leaders for derailing bipartisan talks over a school…

4 weeks ago

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 weeks 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 weeks 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 weeks 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…

1 month 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…

1 month 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,…

1 month 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 month 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 month ago