State Politics
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Arizonans continue to struggle as Democrats’ affordability bills stall at state capitol
Arizona’s 2026 legislative session is nearing a close, but what has been done to make the state more affordable? Not much, Democrats say, and they say Republicans are to blame.
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How a grassroots movement won the fight to save Prescott’s Granite Dells
Defending the Granite Dells near Prescott is a never-ending task, for the threat of development hovers near in ways big and small.
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Renewable energy advocates make gains in fight over future of big Arizona power utility
Renewable energy advocates in Arizona made gains against a business-backed slate in a fight over how the nation’s largest public power utility will meet fast-rising electricity demand in a data center hot spot.
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How Arizona lawmakers can bring back bills even after they fail
State lawmakers introduced a record number of bills this legislative session, but that doesn’t mean more can’t come along through a commonly used tool at the Arizona Capitol.
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Your weekly guide to taking action in Arizona (April 10–16)
A weekly roundup of Arizona events, protests, and community gatherings happening across the state this weekend. From Tucson and Phoenix to Yuma and Nogales, residents can attend rallies, volunteer opportunities, and community events focused on civic engagement and local issues.
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Phoenix dad of 2 disabled kids targeted for arrest, deportation by ICE
Erasmo Ibuado-Reyes was on his way to work when ICE agents stopped him, as part of a crackdown that President Trump said would focus on the “worst of the worst” people who were in the country illegally.
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Arizona right-wing pundit arrested, accused of DUI in Scottsdale
Rachel Alexander attended a party with other Arizona Republicans the night of her arrest. She had a blood alcohol level of 0.230%, roughly three times the legal limit.
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Tucson’s Raytheon plant built $1.9B in missiles fired at Iran
More than 500 Tomahawk cruise missiles built at Raytheon’s Tucson plant were fired into Iran in the first 16 days of the war.
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Arizona leaders to challenge Trump’s executive order attacking mail-in ballots
Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes and Attorney General Kris Mayes, both Democrats, are among the first elected officials to pledge legal challenges to Trump’s order, arguing he’s unlawfully trying to control who gets to vote.
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Charlie Kirk highway got vetoed in Arizona. Elected officials are citing politics
There will be no Charlie Kirk highway in his home state of Arizona. Here’s why Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoed it.
