Arizona Legislature Archives

Arizona Morning Briefing, 8-21: Petersen Calls For Skydance Hearing, Hobbs Way Ahead In New Poll, No One Wants To Debate, and More

August 21, 2026 8:15 amAugust 26, 2026 9:23 am

The dog days drag on, the Halloween decorations are already in the store, but November still feels like a faraway dream. Here are the stories we’re following as we hide in our air-conditioned bunker. •Late Thursday, Senate President Warren Petersen...

Arizona’s ESA Ballot War Ends In A Draw

August 19, 2026 11:10 amAugust 20, 2026 8:40 am

Propositions 145 and 212 are both effectively dead after court rulings yesterday. None of the big changes that Prop 212, the citizen initiative, proposed–a new $150,000 household-income cutoff for universal eligibility, testing requirements, and various purchasing restrictions for ESA programs–will...

Lake Mead’s New Low Makes AZ First for Colorado River Cuts

August 13, 2026 12:11 pmAugust 21, 2026 8:16 am

Lake Mead has dropped to its lowest level since the reservoir was filled nearly 90 years ago, raising the prospect of deeper Colorado River cuts for Arizona cities, farms and tribes. The reservoir stood at 1,040.4 feet above sea level...

DLCC Targets Bolick, Peña In General Election

August 12, 2026 4:42 pmAugust 14, 2026 4:04 pm

National Democrats are expanding their Arizona target list with fewer than 100 days until the general election, adding two legislative races they believe could help break Republicans’ hold on the state House and Senate. The Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee added Amelia...

Arizona Morning Roundup: Giles Pick Official, Prop. 145 Supporters Plea at Supreme Court, Circuit Court Rejects SB1260 Objections

August 11, 2026 8:58 am

Several plots actually moved forward Monday on As Arizona Turns. There were no evil twins or amnesia. But the day had everything else a political watcher could want! •After a week of coy posturing where everyone knew they were about...

Hobbs Leads Biggs by Eight in New Arizona AARP Poll

August 7, 2026 7:36 amAugust 7, 2026 7:37 am

A new AARP-commissioned poll gives Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs an eight-point lead over Republican challenger Andy Biggs while revealing a striking age divide that could shape Arizona’s general election. Hobbs leads Biggs 52% to 44% among likely voters, but Biggs...

Arizona’s LD23 Race Tightens as Republicans Aim to Secure Both Chambers

November 7, 2024 8:23 amNovember 15, 2024 3:15 pm

On Election Day, the Arizona Globe caught up with State Representative Michael Carbone (R-25), who appeared optimistic and energized as he shared his thoughts on the 2024 races. Confident in his own path to victory, Carbone’s presence at the polling...