Arizona Politics News

Thomas Galvin AZ Political Podcast...
Jim Sharpe

AZ Political Podcast: Thomas Galvin on public funding for sports teams, speed of election results

On this week's edition of AZ Political Podcast, Thomas Galvin discusses public funding for sports teams and how election results can be sped up.
1 day ago
DOGE access lawsuit...
KTAR.com

Arizona to sue over DOGE access to government payment systems containing personal data

Arizona is about 12 states that plan to sue over DOGE access to government payment systems containing personal data
2 days ago
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Danny Shapiro

Hundreds gather outside Arizona Capitol to protest Donald Trump, his policies

Hundreds gathered outside of the Arizona Capitol on Wednesday afternoon to protest Donald Trump and his policies they say are not right for the country.
3 days ago
Matt Kenney AZ Political Podcast...
Jim Sharpe

AZ Political Podcast: Matt Kenney on veterans issues and working with Pete Hegseth

Matt Kenney joins AZ Political Podcast to discuss what a grant freeze would mean for veterans and talks about his time working with Pete Hegseth.
9 days ago
An Arizona bill would require pornography websites to verify that their users are at least 18 years...
Kevin Stone

Arizona Republicans back bill to require age verification for pornography websites

A Republican-backed Arizona bill, if passed, would require pornography websites to verify the age of their users in the state.
9 days ago
Federal grants pause Kris Mayes Arizona...
Danny Shapiro

Arizona sues Trump administration over move to pause federal grants and loans

A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration's decision to pause federal grants and loans, but Arizona joined a lawsuit Tuesday aimed at making sure the plan never comes to light.
11 days ago
Isaac School District teachers should receive a paycheck this week, after a mismanaged budget left ...
Kevin Stone

Arizona lawmakers seek solution to Isaac School District financial crisis, call for criminal probe

While lawmakers rush to free up funds so the Isaac School District can meet payroll, Republicans are calling for a criminal investigation into the tenuous situation.
12 days ago
Arizona Republican gubernatorial primary 2026...
Serena O'Sullivan

New poll finds Andy Biggs is in the lead in 2026 Republican gubernatorial primary

A new poll shows Congressional District 5 Rep. Andy Biggs as the leader in the potential Arizona Republican gubernatorial primary election.
13 days ago
Immigration raids arizona...
Kevin Stone

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs says state won’t help with federal immigration raids

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs said Friday the answer will be no if the Trump administration asks for help with immigration raids.
16 days ago
Employees who rely on tips across the state may no longer be required to pay taxes on their earning...
Roxanne De La Rosa

Bill to end taxes on tips advances in Arizona House

Employees who rely on tips across the state may no longer be required to pay taxes on their earnings thanks to a no tax on tips bill.
16 days ago
AZ Political Podcast Matt Salmon...
Jim Sharpe

AZ Political Podcast: Matt Salmon on the 1st week of the 2nd Trump presidency

On this week's AZ Political Podcast, Matt Salmon joins Jim Sharpe to discuss Donald Trump's first week of his second term and more.
16 days ago
Andy Biggs wants to end birthright citizenship via 2025 bill...
Serena O'Sullivan

Andy Biggs backs bill that would codify Trump’s executive order to end birthright citizenship

Andy Biggs, who represents Arizona's fifth congressional district, is working with other Republicans to end birthright citizenship through a new bill.
16 days ago
Election reforms...
Kevin Stone

Arizona lawmakers propose multiple plans to speed up election results

Arizona lawmakers have been busy filing a slew of proposed election reforms, including multiple plans designed to speed up results.
23 days ago
Arizona Senate President Warren Petersen looks on as Gov. Katie Hobbs delivers her first State of t...
Kevin Stone

Arizona Republican leader discusses approach to working with Democratic governor

Arizona Senate President Warren Petersen said both parties are entering the fresh legislative year with similar priorities. It's the solutions that differ.
27 days ago
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs speaks prior to signing the repeal of the Civil War-era near-total abortio...
Associated Press

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs sees room for bipartisan compromise with GOP-led Legislature

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs is expected to outline her priorities for 2025 when she addresses lawmakers at the start of the session Monday.
27 days ago
Steve Montenegro Arizona House Speaker 2025 state Legislature priorities...
Serena O'Sullivan

Arizona House speaker: State lawmakers to prioritize school choice, public safety, economy

Arizona's newest House speaker, Steve Montenegro, said lawmakers' top priorities this session will be the economy, school choice and public safety.
1 month ago
Cities can no longer charge a tax on rent under one of the new Arizona laws that went into effect o...
Kevin Stone

Here’s a look at some impactful Arizona laws that went into effect on Jan. 1

Multiple new Arizona laws went into effect when the calendar turned to 2025, including several designed to ease economic burdens.
1 month ago
Three Maricopa County races in the 2024 general election were subject to automatic recounts....
Kevin Stone

Automatic recounts of 3 Maricopa County races don’t change winners

The automatic recounts of several close Maricopa County races in the 2024 election didn’t change any of the winners.
2 months ago
Steve Montenegro...
Danny Shapiro

Incoming Arizona House Speaker Steve Montenegro lays out priorities for next session

There's more than a month until the next legislative session kicks off, but incoming Arizona House Speaker Steve Montenegro already has his list of priorities.
3 months ago
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs rallies a crowd of about 75 volunteers ahead of their canvass in a competi...
Associated Press

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs faces stronger headwinds after GOP expands majorities

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs will face new challenges for implementing her policy agenda after Republicans expanded their legislative majorities.
3 months ago
State Senate President Warren Peterson was a recent guest on the AZ Political Podcast with Jim Shar...
Jim Sharpe

AZ Political Podcast: State Senate president looks ahead to new session

State Sen. Warren Peterson joins the AZ Political Podcast to discuss his plans as he gets ready enter his second session as president of the chamber.
3 months ago
Arizona Senate, House leadership...
Kevin Stone

Republicans, Democrats select leadership teams for Arizona Senate, House

The Republican and Democratic caucuses in the Arizona Senate and House selected their leadership teams for the upcoming session.
3 months ago
Republicans are on their way to maintaining control of the Arizona Legislature....
Kevin Stone

Republicans in position to expand majorities in both chambers of Arizona Legislature

The race to control the Arizona Legislature is coming into focus, and Republicans have to like what they see.
3 months ago
Republicans are looking to maintain control of both chambers of the Arizona Legislature....
Kevin Stone

Arizona Legislature election: Can Democrats finally wrest control from Republicans?

Two days after Election Day 2024, it was still uncertain which party will come out on top in the Arizona Legislature.
3 months ago