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AZGOP Leaders Tout Trump-Friendly Bipartisan Budget Deal

June 9, 2026 5:17 pm

PHOENIX — Republican legislative leaders and Gov. Katie Hobbs have reached a bipartisan agreement on an $18.29 billion state budget that GOP lawmakers say will make Arizona the only state in the nation to deliver President Donald Trump’s federal tax...

Mayes Eyes Suing Hobbs Over Issue Petersen Called ‘Frivolous’

May 25, 2026 10:27 amJune 5, 2026 4:52 pm

PHOENIX — Arizona’s top two Democratic statewide officials could soon be on opposite sides of a courtroom, as Attorney General Kris Mayes weighs renewed legal action against Gov. Katie Hobbs over the state’s use of opioid settlement funds. The dispute...

Hamadeh Launches CD8 High School Civic Literacy Recognition Program

May 15, 2026 7:43 amJune 3, 2026 8:46 am

PHOENIX – Congressman Abe Hamadeh (R-CD8) has launched a new district-wide initiative in Arizona’s 8th congressional district to recognize high school students who demonstrate exceptional civic knowledge. The goal of the CD8 Congressional Civics Initiative is to boost engagement with...

BREAKING: Mendoza’s Past Anti-Police Comments Resurface in ‘Buried’ Video

May 14, 2026 4:01 pmJune 3, 2026 8:47 am

The Arizona Democrat Party’s path to reclaiming the U.S. House majority could face new complications in southern Arizona as past remarks by Democratic congressional candidate JoAnna Mendoza are drawing renewed scrutiny in Arizona’s competitive Sixth Congressional District. Mendoza, the Democrat...

Hamadeh, Biggs, other AZ Lawmakers Address WHCD Threat

April 27, 2026 3:30 pmMay 15, 2026 7:41 am

Arizona lawmakers responded to Saturday night’s shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner with unusual bipartisan agreement on the immediate point: the attack was frightening, law enforcement acted quickly, and political violence is unacceptable. But their comments also revealed different...

Hobbs in Trouble as Dems Face Severe Fundraising Deficit

April 24, 2026 11:20 amMay 15, 2026 7:41 am

PHOENIX– The Arizona Democratic Party enters the critical 2026 midterm election cycle with a severe cash crunch that highlights a broader national fundraising gap favoring Republicans. According to recent campaign finance filings, the state party reported a negative cash balance...

Kolodin Momentum Grows After Election Case Win, Endorsements

April 20, 2026 3:03 pmMay 15, 2026 7:43 am

State Representative Alexander Kolodin is building early momentum in Arizona’s Secretary of State race, combining high-profile political support, a major legal victory tied to election authority, and backing from a national grassroots organization. Kolodin confirmed he has received support from...