Politics
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How to watch Trump’s 2026 State of the Union speech in Arizona
President Donald Trump is getting ready to deliver the first State of the Union address of his second term. The nationally televised primetime speech will set the tone for the 2026 midterms.
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Arizona voters support public lands and parks, despite Trump rollbacks
One year into a presidential administration that has prioritized rolling back laws that protect the environment, Arizonans continue to show overwhelming support for conservation and public lands, according to a new poll.
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Your weekly guide to taking action in Arizona (Feb. 20–26)
A weekly roundup of Arizona political events, protests, advocacy opportunities, and ways to take action statewide from Friday, Feb. 20, through Thursday, Feb. 26. Want to get involved this week? You can attend ICE Out rallies in Surprise, Tempe, and Bullhead City, advocate at the State Capitol, join voter registration phone banks, and participate in…
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Arizona Republicans push for ICE at polling locations
New legislation would force county recorders and county boards of supervisors to work with federal agencies to deploy immigration officials at voting locations across Arizona.
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Here’s what readers think about tightening school voucher rules
Some Arizona teachers and public school advocates are pushing for a ballot measure to increase accountability for school vouchers. Here’s what readers think about it.
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Tempe passes ordinance requiring bars to offer drink spiking test kits
A new Tempe ordinance requires bars and restaurants serving alcohol after midnight to carry drink spiking test kits.
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Arizona Republicans in Congress vote for bill that would make it harder to vote
The SAVE that would require US citizens to show birth certificates or passports when registering to vote, even though tens of millions of Americans lack access to those documents.
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Judge tosses Arizona abortion restrictions, says state can’t second-guess a woman’s decision
A Maricopa County ruling voids a waiting period for abortions, a telemedicine ban, and limits tied to fetal health diagnoses, finding they improperly inserted the state between patients and their doctors after Prop 139.
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Trump nominates a hospitality executive to lead the National Park Service
Trump has nominated for director of the National Park Service an executive from a hospitality company that holds extensive contracts with the agency he would lead.
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Your weekly guide to taking action in Arizona (Feb. 13–18)
A weekly roundup of upcoming Arizona political events, protests, advocacy opportunities, and ways to take action statewide.
