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Arizona Democrats Plan ESA School Voucher Restrictions Modeled On Failed Proposition 212

November 10, 2026 1:32 pmNovember 10, 2026 1:32 pm

Arizona’s incoming Democratic legislative majority plans to pursue changes to the Empowerment Scholarship Account program modeled on Proposition 212, an initiative that sought income limits and spending restrictions before failing to qualify for November’s ballot. House Majority Leader-elect Nancy Gutierrez...

Hobbs Projected To Win Reelection As Democrats Lead Across Arizona State Government

November 4, 2026 4:16 pmNovember 4, 2026 4:16 pm

Arizona Republicans faced losses across state government Wednesday as Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs is projected to secure a second term and unofficial returns showed Democrats leading for majorities in both legislative chambers. The Associated Press called the governor’s race for...

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes Served on Board of Energy Nonprofit Operating in China

November 4, 2026 9:44 amNovember 4, 2026 9:44 am

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes served on the board of the Energy Foundation while the nonprofit administered programs in China, maintained a Beijing office, and reported a financial account in the People’s Republic of China, according to IRS filings and...

Arizona Governor Hobbs Faces Backlash for Hiking Post Amid Severe Flooding

November 3, 2026 1:12 pmNovember 3, 2026 1:12 pm

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs faced criticism from Republican officials Monday after posting a campaign message about a morning hike as communities across northern Arizona dealt with flooding, evacuations, and emergency rescues. The governor’s office announced an emergency declaration later that...

Exclusive: Rep Steve Montenegro Warns Arizona Against Following California’s Political Path

November 2, 2026 11:39 amNovember 2, 2026 11:39 am

Arizona House Speaker Steve Montenegro told the California Globe that House Republicans are preparing an agenda focused on water, parental rights, affordability, and public safety as they work to preserve their legislative majorities in the November 3 election. Montenegro also...

BREAKING: DOJ Refers Arizona Non-Citizen Voter Registration Allegations To FBI After Undercover Report Names Three Groups

October 30, 2026 4:25 pmOctober 30, 2026 4:39 pm

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Arizona has opened a case into allegations that three nonprofit organizations registered noncitizens to vote and referred the matter to the FBI, following the publication of an undercover report alleging improper voter...

Blackman Presses Hobbs to Reverse Denial of Emergency Aid After Historic Arizona Tornado

October 28, 2026 11:47 amOctober 28, 2026 11:47 am

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs declined to declare a state of emergency following the tornado that struck the small Northeastern Arizona community of Heber-Overgaard on Oct. 21, prompting state Rep. Walt Blackman (R-LD-07) to urge reconsideration as residents continue clearing damaged...