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ARIZONA: Governor Hobbs Vows to Veto All Bills After Walking Away From Budget Talks With GOP Legislature

April 14, 2026 8:45 amApril 14, 2026 8:45 am

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs (D) said she will veto all legislation reaching her desk after walking away from budget negotiations with the Republican-controlled Arizona Legislature, escalating a standoff over the state budget. In a statement posted Monday on X, Hobbs...

Katie Hobbs Used Official Email Urging Social Media Platforms to Censor Her Critics

March 27, 2026 12:03 pmMarch 27, 2026 12:18 pm

Emails showing that Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs, while serving as Secretary of State, contacted Twitter regarding posts from political critics have resurfaced, drawing renewed attention as federal courts continue to examine government interaction with social media platforms. The emails, originally...

Former AZ GOP Chair Draws Criticism for Alleged Dual Campaign for Congress, AZ SecState

March 3, 2026 1:16 pmMarch 3, 2026 1:16 pm

A brewing intra-party dispute within Arizona’s Republican ranks has intensified this week, as former Arizona GOP Chair Gina Swoboda faces criticism from fellow conservatives over her shifting political ambitions and alleged lack of transparency about her campaigns — fueled in...

Hobbs Breaks With Mayes Over ‘Stand Your Ground’ Remarks as GOP Pushes for Retraction, Resignation

February 3, 2026 1:28 pmFebruary 3, 2026 2:36 pm

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs publicly distanced herself from Attorney General Kris Mayes following Mayes’ recent comments about Arizona’s self-defense laws and potential confrontations with federal agents, calling the remarks “inappropriate” and saying they should be retracted. Hobbs’ statement came as...

Arizona Republicans, Led by Kari Lake, Demand DOJ Investigation into Maricopa County’s 2020 Election ‘Sabotage’ Amid Georgia FBI Raid

January 30, 2026 10:42 amJanuary 30, 2026 10:42 am

Prominent Arizona Republican officials, including former gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake, have signaled that Maricopa County’s administration of the 2020 presidential election should be the focus of federal scrutiny amid Fulton County’s FBI raid. The renewed calls in Arizona come as...

AZ Senator Introduces Bill to Study Trump Derangement Syndrome

December 24, 2025 8:02 amDecember 24, 2025 9:33 am

Former Arizona Senate Majority Leader Janae Shamp (R–LD29) has prefiled legislation that would direct the state’s health agency to study what the bill describes as “Trump Derangement Syndrome,” framing the proposal as a public health research initiative amid heightened political...