State Leaders
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‘Big whoop’: This advocate is not impressed by Hobbs’ anti-LGBTQ legislation vetoes
Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoed almost every anti-LGBTQ piece of legislation that made it to her desk, except for one.
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Arizona Republicans want to tie school vouchers to public education funding, jeopardizing Prop 123
Arizona Republicans are using Proposition 123, a large source of public education funding, to get the controversial ESA school voucher program enshrined in the state constitution.
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OPINION: Arizona isn’t broke—it’s being robbed
it’s time to stop the kickbacks to the ultra-rich and build a People-First Economy—one that puts Arizona’s working families at the center.
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Arizona lawmakers pass last-minute lifeline for family disability services
The bipartisan bill, signed by the governor, provides emergency funding to save a program that supports nearly 60,000 Arizonans with disabilities and their families.
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OPINION: Sen. Jake Hoffman, a case study in hypocrisy
From Arizona Sen. Lela Alston: Watch Hoffman in action for a masterclass on how one can pretend to have morals while cloaked in deflection and hypocrisy.
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‘Hands Off Our Budget:’ Progressive groups demand lawmakers prioritize working families over billionaires
Advocates say Arizona’s flat tax is one of the culprits of gutted public services, calling on lawmakers to invest more in housing, education, and healthcare in the state budget.
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Arizona governor vetoes bill requiring local officials to help with federal immigration efforts
Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoed a Republican-backed bill intended to support the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown by requiring local and state officials in Arizona to cooperate with federal enforcement efforts.
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Arizona AG Kris Mayes joins lawsuit against John Deere amid fight for farmers’ right to repair
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes, the Federal Trade Commission, and other state attorneys general say John Deere’s repair methods are hurting local farmers and ranchers.
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Democrats walk out as Trump’s border czar defends mass deportations and spreads misinformation
Tom Homan used his invitation to speak to Arizona’s Legislature as a chance to permeate anti-immigrant hatred and tout Trump administration human rights violations.
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‘Sending a message:’ LUCHA files lawsuit to dismantle Secure the Border Act
A progressive grassroots group has filed a lawsuit against Arizona challenging the constitutionality of voter-approved Proposition 314—which criminalizes unauthorized border crossings and imposes harsh penalties on immigrants.
