State Politics
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The process behind approving new school facilities and why not every school gets what it wants
New schools have been approved in central Phoenix and Deer Valley, while school boards in south Phoenix and Paradise Valley made the difficult decision to close a number of facilities due to low enrollment.
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Rent’s due: What to do if you are being illegally charged rental tax in Arizona
The Arizona Legislature passed a bill to ban rental tax that took effect this year. Here’s how to take action if you are still being charged.
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Hobbs pledges $7M to speed state museum’s work to return ancestors, artifacts to Arizona tribes
Gov. Katie Hobbs’ budget request is seeking to speed up Arizona State Museum’s efforts to return Native American human remains and artifacts to tribes.
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Arizona schools brace for the worst as Trump’s immigration raids begin
With the specter of ICE raids looming, schools across Arizona are reassuring families and planning their next steps.
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Arizonans gather to protest Trump’s inauguration and pro-billionaire agenda
Protestors marched through downtown Phoenix in a show of resistance to the billionaire-driven agenda showcased on stage at Trump’s inauguration on Monday.
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Unlikely allies plan to work together to tackle Arizona’s housing crisis
A bipartisan group of state legislators hope to cut through political gridlock and restore the state’s reputation as an affordable place to live.
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Rep. Ansari skips Trump inauguration in favor of annual MLK Day March in Phoenix
The freshman congresswoman said that, while she supports a peaceful transition of power, she would rather spend the day honoring civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr.
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Arizona House committee advances bill incentivizing teachers to carry guns at school
House Bill 2022 only requires 40 hours of training for teachers to carry guns, less than the over 600 hours of training police officers receive.
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How can I make my voice heard at the Arizona Legislature?
Here are ways that Arizonans can voice their opinions on bills during this year’s legislative session.
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Arizona’s 2025 legislative session begins next week: Here’s what you need to know
The inner workings of Arizona’s House and Senate can be confusing. We broke it down to be a little more digestible as the next legislative session begins.
























