Katie Hobbs Vetoes Bill Requiring Hospitals to Ask About Immigration Status

Katie Hobbs Vetoes Bill Requiring Hospitals to Ask About Immigration Status

Ericka Rodriguez Diaz
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February 23, 2026
Governor Katie Hobbs (D-AZ) vetoed Senate Bill 1051 last week, which would have required hospitals across the state to ask...
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Bipartisan Support Pushes Arizona's Anti-Deed Fraud Legislation

Bipartisan Support Pushes Arizona's Anti-Deed Fraud Legislation

Ericka Rodriguez Diaz
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February 23, 2026
House Bill 2080 advanced through the House Government Committee this week, earning unanimous bipartisan support. The bill, which is sponsored by...
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Court Rules Against Trump Tariffs, Trump Raises New Ones

Court Rules Against Trump Tariffs, Trump Raises New Ones

Ericka Rodriguez Diaz
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February 23, 2026
The Supreme Court ruled against President Donald Trump's trade policy on Friday, February 20, 2026, ruling 6-3 that his sweeping...
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Joseph Chaplik Resigns to Focus on Congressional Race

Joseph Chaplik Resigns to Focus on Congressional Race

Ericka Rodriguez Diaz
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February 20, 2026
Arizona state Representative Joseph Chaplik (R-AZ) is leaving his seat in the state legislature to focus entirely on his bid...
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ICE at the Ballot Box? Kris Mayes Says It's 'Voter Intimidation'

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

Ericka Rodriguez Diaz
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February 20, 2026
Arizona Republicans are pushing a bill that would station federal immigration agents at polling locations across the state, and Attorney...
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Jake Hoffman Divided Over Jesse Jackson Moment of Silence, Charlie Kirk Honor

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

Ericka Rodriguez Diaz
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February 19, 2026
A moment of silence on the Arizona Senate floor this week became the center of a political dispute that has...
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Opinion: Supporting Law Enforcement Means Standing Up for Public Safety Tools—Not Online Misinformation

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

Opinion
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February 19, 2026
By Marc Sterling Having served on a city council, I know firsthand how seriously the community takes public safety. I...
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'Patients Deserve to Know': Arizona Bill Targets Unregulated Stem Cell Therapies

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

Ericka Rodriguez Diaz
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February 19, 2026
State Senator Janae Shamp (R-AZ) wants Arizona to catch up with where regenerative medicine is heading. Whether her colleagues agree...
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Bill Targeting Nicotine Products Marketed to Minors Advances in Committee

Bill Targeting Nicotine Products Marketed to Minors Advances in Committee

Ericka Rodriguez Diaz
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February 19, 2026
An Arizona lawmaker is pushing legislation that would tighten regulations on alternative nicotine products, with a particular focus on marketing...
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Selina Bliss's Short-Term Rental Bill Enforcement Passes Committee

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

Grayson Bakich
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February 18, 2026
State Representative Selina Bliss's (R-1) House Bill 2429 has passed the Arizona House Commerce Committee. The bill clarifies state and...
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Arizona Senate Splits 17-12 on Election Rules That Could Reshape How State Votes

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

Ericka Rodriguez Diaz
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February 18, 2026
Arizona voters could soon decide whether to lock a set of election changes into the state constitution, after Senator Shawnna...
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Arizona Legislators Push for Accountability After Child Protection Failures Exposed

Arizona Legislators Push for Accountability After Child Protection Failures Exposed

Ericka Rodriguez Diaz
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February 18, 2026
An Arizona House committee is preparing to take a hard look at the state's child welfare agency this week, as...
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House Passes Steve Montenegro Bill Limiting Kris Mayes' Role in Law Enforcement

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

Ericka Rodriguez Diaz
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February 17, 2026
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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Arizona Teachers Protest Mid-Class, Lawmakers Plan to Make That Illegal

Arizona Teachers Protest Mid-Class, Lawmakers Plan to Make That Illegal

Ericka Rodriguez Diaz
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February 17, 2026
Two Arizona lawmakers are moving forward with legislation aimed at preventing teacher strikes and organized protests after a recent wave...
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Greg Stanton Pushes for Fair Colorado River Deal After Missed Deadline

Greg Stanton Pushes for Fair Colorado River Deal After Missed Deadline

Ericka Rodriguez Diaz
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February 17, 2026
Congressman Greg Stanton (D-AZ) is urging swift action after states that depend on the Colorado River missed a key deadline...
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David Schweikert Touts Competitive Edge Amid Karrin Taylor Robson's Departure from Governor's Race

David Schweikert Touts Competitive Edge Amid Karrin Taylor Robson's Departure from Governor's Race

Ericka Rodriguez Diaz
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February 17, 2026
The Republican race for Arizona governor is interchanging after businesswoman Karrin Taylor Robson (R-AZ) dropped out, leaving Representatives David Schweikert...
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Arizona Lawmakers Push for Major Changes at State Land Department

Arizona Lawmakers Push for Major Changes at State Land Department

Ericka Rodriguez Diaz
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February 17, 2026
Arizona Republicans in both the House and Senate are moving to address long-standing problems at the Arizona State Land Department...
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Arizona Senate Passes Bill to Fast-Track Military Police Into Law Enforcement

Arizona Senate Passes Bill to Fast-Track Military Police Into Law Enforcement

Ericka Rodriguez Diaz
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February 13, 2026
Arizona lawmakers are trying a new approach to solve the state's police officer shortage by recruiting from the military, through...
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