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Federal Judge Blocks Trump DOJ’s Push for Arizona Voter Data

April 30, 2026 2:09 pmApril 30, 2026 2:09 pm

A federal judge has dismissed the Trump administration’s lawsuit seeking detailed Arizona voter registration records, delivering a significant blow to nationwide efforts to verify voter rolls and strengthen election integrity ahead of the midterms. U.S. District Judge Susan Brnovich, a...

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,...

AZ Rep Crane Introduces Bill to ‘Pause and Reform the Broken H-1B Visa Process’

April 27, 2026 12:26 pmApril 27, 2026 12:26 pm

Congressman Eli Crane (R-AZ-02) has introduced legislation that would slam the brakes on the much-abused H-1B visa program, imposing a full three-year moratorium on new issuances while Congress enacts sweeping reforms designed to end the displacement of American workers by...

Arizona Attorney General Files 41st Lawsuit Against Trump Administration Over Planned ICE Facility

April 27, 2026 9:43 amApril 27, 2026 9:43 am

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes filed a federal lawsuit Friday seeking to halt the conversion of a warehouse in Surprise into an immigration detention and processing facility, alleging violations of federal environmental and immigration law. The complaint, filed against the...

Phillips 66 and Kinder Morgan Advance Pipeline to Supply California, Arizona Markets

April 24, 2026 8:36 amApril 24, 2026 8:37 am

Energy companies Phillips 66 and Kinder Morgan are moving forward with a proposed fuel pipeline project to supply Arizona and California after securing sufficient long-term shipper commitments, Reuters reported. In a joint statement on Monday, Phillips 66 Chairman and CEO...

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...