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Arizona Seeks To Join Colorado River Lawsuit After Failed Negotiations, GOP Criticism Of Hobbs

October 21, 2026 2:26 pmOctober 21, 2026 2:27 pm

Arizona has asked a federal court to let it join Nevada’s lawsuit challenging new Colorado River operating rules after seven-state negotiations failed to produce an agreement and Republican lawmakers criticized Gov. Katie Hobbs’ handling of the talks. The Oct. 16...

Out-of-State Democrats Pour More Than $1 Million Into Aaron Ford’s Gubernatorial Bid

October 1, 2026 2:30 pmOctober 1, 2026 2:30 pm

National Democrats who want the White House in 2028 are writing checks and booking flights for Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford, and the money is landing in a governor’s race that pollsters predict is a toss up. POLITICO Playbook reported...

Arizona Democrats Intervene In Case Of Deported Convict Arrested In Equatorial Guinea

September 16, 2026 3:42 pmSeptember 16, 2026 3:42 pm

Arizona Democratic Rep. Adelita Grijalva and Sen. Mark Kelly have intervened in the case of an Egyptian national who was deported after serving two years in prison for narcotics possession and aggravated assault and was subsequently reportedly arrested in Equatorial...

AZ Gov Hobbs Touts ‘Historic Bipartisan Ticket’ After Blocking GOP Legislature With Record-Setting Vetoes

August 20, 2026 11:49 amAugust 20, 2026 11:49 am

Arizona Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs is campaigning for reelection on what her campaign calls a “historic bipartisan ticket” with former Republican Mesa Mayor John Giles, even as her first term has included record-setting use of the veto against legislation passed...

Ruben Gallego Fuels 2028 Presidential Speculation Amid Campaign Spending Scrutiny

June 24, 2026 8:53 amJune 24, 2026 8:53 am

Arizona Democrat Sen. Ruben Gallego is leaving the door open to a 2028 presidential campaign, fueling speculation that the first-term senator is already positioning himself for a national run while facing new scrutiny over his use of campaign and political...

Surprise, AZ Officials Demand Answers from DHS on ICE Facility Plans, Send Letter to Secretary Noem

February 13, 2026 12:16 pmFebruary 13, 2026 12:16 pm

The Mayor and City Council of Surprise, Arizona, have formally requested clarity from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security regarding a recently acquired property believed to be slated for use as a federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facility....

Senator Ruben Gallego Introduces Bill to Hike Federal Minimum Wage to $20 by 2029

February 5, 2026 1:13 pmFebruary 5, 2026 1:18 pm

Arizona Democratic Sen. Ruben Gallego announced Thursday that he has introduced legislation to raise the federal minimum wage to $20 per hour by 2029, framing it as a necessary step to ensure “no one who works full time in this...