State Legislature
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Hobbs celebrates signing of ‘Jerry’s Law,’ expanding protections against animal cruelty for Arizona pets
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs joined impassioned animal advocates to celebrate a new state law intended to protect pets.
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Arizona passed its state budget. Here’s what’s in it
The state narrowly avoided a government shutdown, passing its budget with three days to spare.
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As a government shutdown looms, Arizonans demand government action
With state budget negotiations underway, Arizona voters want to see more investment in housing, health care, and public education.
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Arizona Legislature approves bill that would provide up to $500 million for Chase Field renovations
The Arizona Diamondbacks are one small step from securing up to $500 million to help with renovations to the team’s downtown home Chase Field.
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In AZ, other states where voters backed abortion rights after Dobbs, legal fights persist
Following voters’ approval of Prop 139, Democratic lawmakers in Arizona have tried to repeal bans on abortion advertising and telehealth prescriptions for the drug used in two-thirds of US abortions.
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Arizona public schools are $200 million short this month. Here’s why
The lack of a passed budget alongside the costly and controversial school vouchers program is to blame for the schools’ shortfall.
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Former Republican Arizona lawmaker indicted on charges that he forged nominating petitions
A former Republican lawmaker in Arizona has been indicted on charges that he forged signatures on his nominating petitions for his 2024 reelection campaign.
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Bill that would allow parents to sue teachers over ‘antisemitic conduct’ moves to governor’s desk
The bill passed by the Arizona Legislature would allow students and their families to sue educators for “antisemitic conduct” in the classroom.
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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’s rural groundwater deal stalls as legislative session nears end
Arizona’s Democratic governor and the GOP-controlled Legislature are at odds over regulating groundwater pumping in the state’s rural areas—and time is running out.
