Massive ICE funding increase, Medicaid cuts, and unexpected drama in the CD7 race
ICE's staggering $75 billion funding increase and cuts to Medicaid with the "Big, Beautiful Bill," plus CD7 news.
Deep-blue Arizona congressional district is up for grabs. Who will fill Raúl Grijalva's shoes?
Five Democrats and three Republicans are running in a July 15 primary election in southern Arizona to succeed the late Democratic Rep. Raúl Grijalva.
Hobbs: 'I've signed way more bills than I’ve vetoed' as she breaks veto record for a 2nd time
Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs says breaking the state veto record for a second time wasn’t her goal, but she’ll continue to block bills that are bad for Arizona.
AZ Congressional Republicans vote to pass Trump’s massive spending bill
The “Big Beautiful Bill” passed with a 218-214 on Thursday.
Governor Katie Hobbs vetoes two budget proposals as the state risks a possible shutdown
Hobbs' action came after House Republicans indicated that a budget negotiated by the Arizona state Senate and the Office of the Governor lacked the needed votes in that chamber.
Senate forced to drop public land sale from spending package
Groups say such proposed land sales bypass public input and threaten conservation efforts.
Hearing set for Friday over Arizona's crackdown on hemp product sales
The Arizona Attorney General opined in March that it’s illegal to sell intoxicating hemp products without a state dispensary license.
Arizona tries again to ensure that manual audits of election results get done
State law has strict conditions on who appoints the workers, who participates, and when it happens.
The Long Road: How COVID changed politics
Did the silos deepen or did people start paying more attention?
U of A Launches Arizona’s First Three-Year MD Program to Combat Doctor Shortage
Accelerated degree aims to boost the state’s primary care workforce and bring physicians to underserved communities faster.
Arizona takes lead as OSHA opens hearings on federal heat rule
State officials, researchers and a new task force are helping shape workplace heat protections for extreme heat.
Maricopa County recorder sues supervisors over election powers
Maricopa County Recorder Justin Heap is suing the county’s supervisors, claiming they are illegally trying to seize control of the county’s elections
Longtime Maricopa County voters will soon get notices requesting proof of citizenship
For nearly two decades, the state had failed to properly collect this documentation from people when they registered to vote, the Secretary of State’s Office disclosed last summer.
Arizona lawmakers propose renaming Tucson federal building after late Congressman Raúl Grijalva
The building houses multiple federal agencies and immigration court.
Arizona governor vetoes bill banning teaching antisemitism, calls it an attack on educators
Educators would have personally been responsible for covering the costs of damages in lawsuits for violating the rules.
