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Goldwater Institute Warns Local Regulation Could Threaten Arizona’s Data Center Growth

Feb 4, 2026

By Matthew Holloway | Arizona’s growing role as a national hub for data centers could be undermined by municipal regulations driven by concerns over water use, electricity demand, and land use, according to a new policy report released by the...

Arizona House Honors The Life Of Charlie Kirk

Feb 4, 2026

By Ethan Faverino | The Arizona House of Representatives paid tribute to the life and legacy of Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, during a special session at the State Capitol in Phoenix on Thursday, January 29, 2026. Erika Kirk, widow of...

Senate Finance Committee Advances Bipartisan Bill To Close Deed Fraud Loophole

Feb 4, 2026

By Ethan Faverino | The Senate Finance Committee advanced SB 1254 last week. The bipartisan measure, sponsored by Committee Chairman J.D. Mesnard (R-LD13), is designed to strengthen protections for Arizona property owners against deed fraud and...

AZ Congressmen Condemn AG Kris Mayes’ “Reckless” Comments On ICE Agents

Feb 3, 2026

By Ethan Faverino | Congressman Abe Hamadeh (R-AZ-08) issued a strong condemnation of Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes’ recent comments that appear to justify violence against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents under the...

U.S. Trade Deficit Widens In November Despite Year-Over-Year Improvement

Feb 3, 2026

By Ethan Faverino | According to the Joint Economic Committee, the United States recorded a total trade deficit of $56.82 billion in November 2025. This figure represented a substantial monthly increase of $27.62 billion from the revised October...

Statewide Oath Reaffirmation Ceremonies Set For Arizona Rule Of Law Day

Feb 3, 2026

By Matthew Holloway | Courts across Arizona will host statewide oath reaffirmation ceremonies for legal professionals on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026, as part of Arizona Rule of Law Day, officials with the Arizona Supreme Court and county court systems...

Republican Lawmakers Focus On Tax Conformity To Remedy Gap From Governor Hobbs

Feb 2, 2026

By Staff Reporter | The Republican majority at the Arizona House and Senate are advancing legislation to ensure full income tax conformity. The state remains without conformity since Gov. Katie Hobbs rejected a solution by the Republican-led...

Pinal County Attorney Refuses To Back Down On ICE Agreement Despite Threat Of Lawsuit

Feb 2, 2026

By Staff Reporter | Pinal County Attorney Brad Miller again refused to drop his agreement to assist the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with deportations. Miller joined the agreement to team up with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)...

Sen. Petersen Bill Aims To Address Officer Shortages By Fast-Tracking Military Police

Feb 2, 2026

By Staff Reporter | A proposed bill making its way through the Arizona Senate promises to increase the number of police by relying on certain military veterans. Senate Bill 1107 seeks to provide veterans with an alternative pathway for...

Arizona Senate GOP Revives Parental Rights Bill After Veto From Governor Hobbs

Feb 1, 2026

By Staff Reporter | Arizona Senate Republicans are refusing to let a parental rights bill die under Gov. Katie Hobbs’ heavily-used veto pen. Senate Republican leadership revived the legislation through a concurrent resolution, passed out of...

Arizona Senate Advances Bill Banning Fluoride Additives In Public Water Systems

Feb 1, 2026

By Staff Reporter | A committee within the Arizona Senate approved a bill banning fluoride additives in public water systems. The Senate Committee on Government advanced SB 1019 solely through Republican support. Democratic lawmakers voted...

Sen. Carroll Urges Congress To Clarify EPA Authority, Warns Of Economic Impact On Arizona

Feb 1, 2026

By Matthew Holloway | Arizona Senate Majority Whip Frank Carroll (R-LD28) introduced a measure on Tuesday, urging the U.S. Congress to clearly define and limit the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) regulatory authority. Carroll and his...