Politics

This week at the Arizona Capitol: Hobbs starts hiring freeze to help balance state budget
Howie Fischer of Capitol Media Services joins The Show to talk about how budget negotiations will go as the state moves closer to the fiscal year deadline of June 30.
In a motion for reconsideration filed Tuesday, the Attorney General's office argues portions of the state Supreme Court’s April 9 opinion in the abortion laws case were erroneous.
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Between 40- to 45,000 people with disabilities receive services from the Arizona Long Term Care System. Direct Support Professionals, as they’re known in the industry, provide those services making minimum wage or just above.
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Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego announces some major new projects underway in Phoenix, including a new terminal at Sky Harbor Airport and other innovations.
Republican state Rep. Quang Nguyen (R-Prescott Valley) asked the county to repeal the ordinance requiring gun owners to report lost or stolen firearms within 48 hours of “the time the person knew or should have known” the gun went missing.
Republican U.S. Senate hopeful Kari Lake said Saturday that it’s unfortunate that top Arizona officials aren’t planning to enforce the state’s near-total abortion ban.
Health-care advocate Maria-Teresa Leibermann-Parraga is particularly concerned about the ripple effects that Arizona's near-total abortion ban could have on neighboring states.
Can you punish someone for sleeping on the street? That’s one of the questions at the heart of an Oregon case that’s been playing out before the U.S. Supreme Court this week.
Rep. Ciscomanis border security bill fails to pass U.S. House
Measures have been introduced, then stalled, for months as lawmakers argue over where to focus funding and resources at the border.
Mesa Mayor John Giles and Arizona Congressman Greg Stanton on Monday announced roughly $1.75 million in federal money for two water infrastructure projects. Stanton said the projects’ focus is on improving Mesa’s ability to make the most of its water supply.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom said he’s preparing to introduce emergency legislation to state lawmakers that would offer Arizona abortion providers an expedited path to getting licensed there.
As the conflict between Israel and Hamas continues, there will be a hearing this week in the United Kingdom over whether Britain could be deemed to be breaking international law by sending arms to Israel.
James "Jim" Patrick Weiers, former Republican speaker of the Arizona House of Representatives, died on Friday at age 70.
The Senate Ethics Committee won’t hold a hearing to investigate accusations that Republican leaders in the chamber violated Senate rules when they ignored Democrats’ efforts to repeal the state’s near-total abortion ban.
Rep. David Cook says enough Republicans will join with Democrats in the Arizona House next week and vote to repeal Arizona’s near-total abortion ban.
Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs has vetoed more bills than any other governor in Arizona history.
A Republican state lawmaker made good on a promise to invite Taylor Swift to attend a bill signing ceremony for two pieces of legislation inspired by the pop superstar.
On Thursday, in a unanimous vote, the NHL officially approved the Arizona Coyotes’ relocation to Salt Lake City. Tempe Councilman Randy Keating says he’s glad they did.
Coyotes fans share their memories at last game in Mullet Arena
A bill that would require schools to have separate showers for transgender students so that other students aren't exposed to them is on the way to Gov. Katie Hobbs' desk after the Senate gave it final approval on Wednesday.
A new study examined the effect of various factors on the health of Arizona adolescents that researchers divided into five main categories that include physical and mental health, education and workforce development, environment and climate, economic well-being, and family and community.
Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoed 13 bills on Tuesday, bringing her total to 42 so far this session. One bill aimed to define male and female in state law, and would have removed any reference to the word “gender” in statutes.