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Arizona GOP Demands Accountability in Escalating ‘Pay-to-Play’ Investigation of Hobbs Administration

April 30, 2026 2:49 pmApril 30, 2026 2:49 pm

The Arizona Republican Party issued a statement this week calling for accountability as multiple investigations continue into alleged “pay-to-play” practices involving Governor Katie Hobbs and a state contractor. In an April 29 press release, Arizona GOP Chairman Sergio Arellano said...

Arizona Hires Trump’s Law Firm as Colorado River Water Wars Intensify

April 29, 2026 12:29 pmApril 29, 2026 12:29 pm

Arizona officials have retained outside legal counsel as the state prepares for potential litigation over the future allocation of Colorado River water, according to multiple reports. As reported by the Arizona Daily Star, the selected law firm, Sullivan & Cromwell,...

Arizona Republicans Unveil $1.45 Billion Tax Relief Budget After Governor Hobbs Claimed ‘No Plan’ Existed

April 28, 2026 2:15 pmApril 28, 2026 2:15 pm

Arizona Republican lawmakers released a detailed budget proposal this week that they say would spend approximately $800 million less than Governor Katie Hobbs’ plan, while including $1.45 billion in tax relief, according to a release from legislative leadership. The proposal,...

Arizona Democratic Party Nearing $1 Million in Debt as RNC Holds Massive National Fundraising Advantage

April 23, 2026 2:14 pmApril 23, 2026 2:14 pm

The Arizona Democratic Party is facing significant financial challenges heading into the 2026 midterm elections. According to recent campaign finance filings, the party entered the second quarter of 2026 with a negative cash balance of more than $720,000. The Arizona...

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...

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs Vetoes School Administrator Contract Transparency Bill That Followed 2025 Investigative Report

April 9, 2026 1:42 pmApril 10, 2026 10:38 am

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs has vetoed legislation that would have required expanded public disclosure of employment contracts for school district administrators, according to a veto letter issued April 7. House Bill 2075 would have required public school districts to post...

Arizona GOP Secretary of State Candidates Clash Over Mail Voting Policy

March 30, 2026 9:17 amMarch 30, 2026 9:17 am

A dispute between Republican candidates for Arizona Secretary of State, former Arizona GOP Chair Gina Swoboda and State Representative Alex Kolodin (R-LD3), is highlighting divisions within the party over the future of mail-in voting in the state. According to a...