Senator announces formation of first-ever Black Caucus in Arizona Legislature
State senator Catherine Miranda made the announcement Monday afternoon.
U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy visits Southern Arizona border
This is McCarthy's first visit to the border in his new leadership role.
Hobbs vetoes GOP-backed state budget
Bill would have extended current-year spending for the coming fiscal year.
Cullen withdraws from nomination to head AZ Dept. of Health Services
Pima County says Dr. Theresa Cullen is returning to her previous job heading its health department.
Senate committee rejects Cullen nomination to lead AZDHS
Her support for COVID restrictions drew Republican opposition.
The Buzz: Funding K-12 schools in the Arizona legislature
As an annual funding hurdle is cleared, another continues to loom.
Arizona lawmakers avert school closures with funding fix
Senate vote removes aggregate expenditure limit for the rest of the school year.
AZ House passes schools spending cap waiver, Senate delays vote
Legislature and Governor have until March 1 to pass aggregate expenditure limit waiver
Super Bowl draws epic air show of private planes to Phoenix
Private jets drive air traffic during NFL championship each year.
Judge reinstates ban on abortions for fetal abnormalities
The ruling reverses a 2021 decision that previously blocked the law.
50 years after Roe, Arizona's abortion access remains limited
Rural Arizonans will have to travel to Phoenix, Glendale or Tucson for care.
Bill that restricts student's pronouns moves past committee
The bill would require teachers to gain parental permission to use a pronouns that are different from a student's biological sex.
Hobbs focuses on border, schools in 1st speech to lawmakers
Several Republican lawmakers walked out as Hobbs pledged to promote abortion rights, foreshadowing the contentious fights that confront the new governor in her dealings with the Legislature.
Transgender youth face fewer rights in the new year
The new laws will take affect Jan. 1 and include restrictions on issues like gender-affirming care.
Think tank says education aggregate expenditure limit should be ended permanently
The Grand Canyon Institute report claims AEL is bad for Arizona schools and the state's economy.
