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Sen. Gallego Revokes Gubernatorial Endorsement Of Longtime Friend, California Rep. Swalwell

Apr 12, 2026

By Staff Reporter | Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) revoked the gubernatorial endorsement of his longtime friend, Democratic California Rep. Eric Swalwell, over sexual assault claims. Gallego dropped support for his “best friend” Swalwell following a...

Hobbs Urged By Arizona Superintendent To Sign Tax Credit Bill To Fund Schools

Apr 12, 2026

By Staff Reporter | The Arizona superintendent of schools is urging Gov. Katie Hobbs to lift a financial burden for schools. Hobbs has yet to decide on a bill, SB 1142, allowing Arizona schools to participate in a new federal school tax credit...

Arizona Labor Market Weakens Despite Modest January Job Gains

Apr 12, 2026

By Ethan Faverino | New data from the Common Sense Institute’s Arizona Jobs and Labor Force Update shows Arizona added 5,100 non-farm jobs on a seasonally adjusted basis in January, representing a modest 0.16% increase from December. This gain...

Poll: Arizona Senate President Warren Petersen Leads GOP Attorney General Primary

Apr 11, 2026

By Staff Reporter | The leader of the Arizona Senate is one of the top contenders to unseat Attorney General Kris Mayes this November, according to a recent poll. Arizona Senate President Warren Petersen (R-LD14) led among prospective voters polled...

Arizona House Republicans Question Impact Of Hobbs Energy Plan On Housing And Costs

Apr 11, 2026

By Staff Reporter | Arizona House Republicans are raising concerns about Governor Katie Hobbs’ recently released state energy plan, arguing it prioritizes solar development and government programs over housing availability and energy affordability....

Arizona Senate President Refers Attorney General, Secretary Of State For DOJ Investigation

Apr 10, 2026

By Staff Reporter | The Arizona Senate’s leader referred two state officials to the Department of Justice (DOJ) to be investigated for obstruction. Arizona Senate President Warren Petersen (R-LD14) announced the referral on Tuesday. Petersen, who...

Queen Creek School District Now Requires Oversight Of Classroom Books

Apr 10, 2026

By Staff Reporter | A Phoenix-area school district instituted a new policy requiring oversight of books in the classroom. Queen Creek Unified School District (QCUSD) began enforcing the policy in January after its governing...

New Arizona Law Requires Sex Offenders To Disclose Status When Seeking Name Changes

Apr 10, 2026

By Matthew Holloway | Arizona has enacted new legislation tightening oversight of registered sex offenders who seek to change their legal names. House Bill 2223, sponsored by Rep. Quang Nguyen (R-LD1), adds new disclosure and notification...

Transgender Mayoral Candidate Accused Of Using Town Logo In Campaign Materials

Apr 9, 2026

By Staff Reporter | The transgender mayoral candidate for Fountain Hills was accused of using the town’s logo in his campaign materials. Last month, the town of Fountain Hills issued a cease-and-desist letter to town council member Brenda...

Rep. Gail Griffin Earns Longest “Above Expectations” Streak In Arizona House

Apr 9, 2026

By Matthew Holloway | State Rep. Gail Griffin (R-LD19) was recognized for achieving the longest active streak of “Above Expectations” performance among members of the Arizona House of Representatives, according to a new report from the Center for...

March Small Business Jobs Report Highlights Persistent Hiring Challenges

Apr 9, 2026

By Ethan Faverino | The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) March Jobs Report, released earlier this week, shows the Small Business Employment Index declined 1.9 points to 101.6. While the index pulled back from February, it remains...

GOP Lawmakers Challenge Pima County’s Resolution Blocking ICE Enforcement

Apr 8, 2026

By Staff Reporter | Republican lawmakers are challenging Pima County over its resolution to prevent federal immigration enforcement from using county property. House and Senate leadership filed a complaint with Attorney General Kris...