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Hernandez, Kolodin Advance Bipartisan Court ‘Due Process’ Bill

February 9, 2026 4:04 pmFebruary 24, 2026 7:51 am

PHOENIX – House Bill 2976, a proposal to require due process protections before state or county entities materially alter the statutory administrative authority of elected justices of the peace (JP), advanced Wednesday after a contentious hearing that devolved into a...

Gillette Anounces Hobbs-Sunshine Pay-for-Play Escalation

February 4, 2026 11:35 amFebruary 17, 2026 12:21 pm

PHOENIX – The Arizona House of Representatives escalated a years-long investigation into the Department of Child Safety (DCS) this week, retaining independent outside counsel to examine whether the political donations were followed by preferential treatment inside Governor Katie Hobbs’ administration....

Detransitioner Chloe Cole Testifies on Fink Bill HB2085

February 2, 2026 1:33 pmFebruary 17, 2026 12:21 pm

PHOENIX—Renowned de-transitioner and anti- “gender-affirming-care” advocate Chloe Cole spoke at an Arizona House of Representatives hearing on House Bill HB2085 on Thursday, January 22, 2026. By her count, Cole has been to at least 40 states to speak on gender...

Griffin Expresses Concerns over Land Applicant Rights

January 23, 2026 3:27 pmFebruary 5, 2026 9:57 am

PHOENIX – The Arizona Legislature’s Joint Legislative Committee of Reference has moved this week to limit the Arizona State Land Department’s continuation period. While the period is typically an 8-year continuation, they approved a 4-year renewal, subject to substantial administrative...

Kupper Bill Blocks Public Funding of Library Assoc Dues

January 22, 2026 9:01 amFebruary 3, 2026 2:40 pm

PHOENIX — On Tuesday, the House Education Committee advanced House Bill HB2008, legislation that would prohibit public school funds from being used to pay membership dues to professional library associations, following a contentious debate over taxpayer spending and the role...

Mesnard, Olson Tax Bills to Test Hobbs’ 2026 Veto

January 16, 2026 8:18 amJanuary 28, 2026 2:12 pm

EDITOR’S NOTE: Within hours of passage, Gov. Hobbs vetoed the bill. It looks like we are poised for another year of record vetoes! Congressman Andy Biggs (R-CD5) issued a statement: “Arizonans of all backgrounds are being denied meaningful economic relief...

Keshel Announces 2026 will be Final Campaign

January 7, 2026 9:04 amJanuary 16, 2026 2:41 pm

Arizona State Representative Rachel Keshel (R-17) announced this week that the 2026 election cycle will mark her final run for public office, closing a legislative chapter that began nearly five years ago with a stated commitment to transparency, balance, and...