State Politics
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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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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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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.
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Judge temporarily blocks Pentagon from punishing Sen. Mark Kelly
A federal judge agreed to temporarily block the Pentagon from punishing Sen. Mark Kelly for participating in a video that called on troops to resist unlawful orders.
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Arizona teachers push ballot measure to end school voucher fraud
Voters may decide the fate of Arizona’s controversial universal school vouchers program as an accountability initiative heads for the November ballot.
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Arizona senators challenge Surprise ICE center on environmental grounds
Arizona leaders are calling for answers about an ICE facility in Surprise, including whether the federal government’s plans have gone through the required environmental reviews.
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What readers think of Arizona’s proposed rental assistance bill
An Arizona bill would create a rental assistance program to help people experiencing short-term hardship avoid eviction. Here’s what our readers think of it.
