Legislation Archives - Arizona Globe

Gress, Republicans Advance Tougher ‘Preston’s Law’ Penalties

March 4, 2025 5:00 amMarch 5, 2025 7:49 am

After a final round of procedural analysis, spirited debate and bipartisan enthusiasm, HB2611, known as “Preston’s Law,” took a big step forward. The legislation aims to stiffen penalties for coordinated group violence, passing the House despite some contention. The bill,...

State ‘Misplaces’ $122M for Disabled Kids

March 3, 2025 3:17 pmMarch 4, 2025 5:51 am

The Arizona Globe is investigating $122M in mandatory funding shortfalls for the Division of Developmental Disability. Char Ugol, the parent who spurred HB2847, dubbed “Steven’s Law” and pushed for HB2042, “The Tamale Bill, notified the Globe that she has been...

Hobbs’ Flips, Praises Trump Border Posture

February 28, 2025 7:53 amMarch 6, 2025 7:40 am

Since taking office, Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs has made significant shifts in her stance on border security, drawing criticism from both sides of the political aisle. Once a vocal critic of state-led enforcement efforts, Hobbs has embraced initiatives that mirror...

Kolodin and Chaplik Champion ‘AZ DOGE’ Bill Cutting Oversight Waste

February 26, 2025 8:34 amMarch 5, 2025 8:22 am

In a decisive move to streamline government operations, the Arizona House of Representatives has advanced House Bill 2031, legislation aimed at reducing the number of state boards and commissions. The bill, introduced by District 3 Republican Representatives Alexander Kolodin and...

Hoffman Deportation ‘Bounty’ Bill Stirs Controversy

February 24, 2025 4:41 pmMarch 5, 2025 7:50 am

Arizona Senator and Government Committee Chairman Jake Hoffman (R-LD15) sponsored two Senate bills aimed at enhancing the illegal immigrant deportation efforts of the federal government. SB1088 and SB1111 each advanced out of committee, setting the stage for a full Senate...

Horne, Boggs Respond to DOE’s Anti-DEI Initiative

February 21, 2025 9:40 amMarch 3, 2025 3:27 pm

On February 18, 2025, the Arizona Globe reported on AZ Senate President Warren Petersen’s deadline for state compliance with the U.S. Department of Education’s mandate to end DEI. In that article, we indicated that we had requested but not received...

Swoboda Reacts to Hobbs’ Vote Speed-Up Veto

February 19, 2025 8:56 amFebruary 27, 2025 10:19 am

In a swing state like Arizona, where there are as many Independents as party-affiliated voters, there’s little room for consensus on issues. But most Arizonans agree the state’s slow pace of counting ballots during the 2024 election was unacceptable. To...