Arizona Politics News
A bill making its way through the Arizona Legislature would require students in public schools to recite the pledge. They could only be excused by the request of a parent.
The Arizona business community is reeling from Gov. Katie Hobbs' move to fire en masse the entire board of directors for the Arizona-Mexico Commission.
Feb. 22, 2023
Despite a 20% pay raise in 2018, Arizona teachers are still some of the lowest paid in the nation. A state House committee passed a bill that would boost teacher salaries by $10,000.
Feb. 21, 2023
The Senate Judiciary Committee has advanced a bill that would require counties, cities and towns to get rid of homeless encampments.
Feb. 21, 2023
In the months since the election, Kari Lake has popped up at former President Donald Trump's Florida estate and a palatial California hotel, where she unsuccessfully lobbied members of the Republican National Committee to defeat Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel.
Feb. 21, 2023
Every year, Arizona lawmakers introduce and debate gun-related bills — both those that seek to expand where and how gun owners can have and use them, and measures that would limit those things. This year, as Gloria Gomez writes, guns in schools seems to be a prominent issue.
Feb. 21, 2023
Arizona lawmakers are continuing to debate election-related bills. Some of the recent proposals include getting rid of vote centers, and requiring all voters to re-register every decade. Jen Fifield of Votebeat joined The Show to talk about what’s been going on at the state Capitol.
Feb. 21, 2023
Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs is facing resistance from the Republican-led Legislature on several fronts — including the state budget and her nominees to run agencies.
Feb. 21, 2023
President Joe Biden is delivering remarks in Poland on the one-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Biden on Monday made a secret visit to Kyiv and met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in a show of U.S. support.
Feb. 21, 2023
The way Rep. Neal Carter sees it, those electronic signs along freeways and major Arizona roads should be spreading safety messages to motorists, not telling them how to run their lives.
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Feb. 21, 2023
On Wednesday evening, the Arizona Republic Editorial Board is hosting a debate at South Mountain Community College between the two candidates in the 8th district — Kesha Hodge Washington and incumbent Carlos Garcia.
Feb. 20, 2023
The Senate committee vetting Gov. Katie Hobbs’ nominees to lead state agencies will be meeting later this hour to consider two more nominees. But a third potential director has been removed from the agenda.
Feb. 20, 2023
A bill from Republican Sen. Anthony Kern passed out of committee that would make drag shows fall under the definition of "adult cabaret performances," which is usually reserved for strip shows. And that’s just one of many similar bills being introduced nationwide. Dr. Lady J says while it may seem trivial to go after drag queens, people who know the history behind it are scared.
Feb. 20, 2023
A bill that would allow a university or community college student to carry a concealed firearm on campus is moving through the state Legislature.
Feb. 20, 2023
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City of Tempe council members will vote on March 2 to rename parks and streets that have ties to former members of the Ku Klux Klan. Over 200 suggestions from the public were posted on the city’s forum page, following a call for input from community members.
Feb. 20, 2023
If you've been stuck for minutes or hours waiting to get across railroad tracks, Arizona lawmakers are moving to provide relief.
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Feb. 19, 2023
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs traveled to the Mexican state of Sonora on Friday in her first international trip since elected into office.
Feb. 18, 2023
The ACLU filed a motion to the Arizona Supreme Court in support of a withdrawal of an Arizona prisoner’s death warrant. Last month, the Arizona Attorney General’s Office requested the withdrawal while pausing executions in the state. Prisoner Aaron Gunches had the only pending death warrant in the state.
Feb. 18, 2023
An Arizona congressman is asking the FBI director if the agency is mining data from spying on foreign nationals for mentions of U.S. lawmakers, political candidates and party officials. In a letter sent this week, Rep. Andy Biggs said he wants answers by early March.
Feb. 17, 2023
On Thursday, Chandler mayor Kevin Hartke praised his community as a “city of innovation” at the annual State of the City event. Hartke touted the city’s strengths, including the educational opportunities granted to residents. He also announced that Grand Canyon University would be “expanding its footprint” there.
Feb. 17, 2023
An Arizona House panel approved a bill that would block the sale and lease of state lands to foreign governments and some foreign corporations. The bill imposes restrictions on any company based in China, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Russia, Syria or Venezuela.
Feb. 17, 2023
