AZ: Budget Policy & Priorities
AZ Supreme Court reinstates 160-year-old, near-total abortion ban
On Tuesday, the Arizona Supreme Court upheld an 1864 ban on nearly all abortions, except in situations when it is necessary to save the life of a …
Proposed voucher accountability rules nixed by AZ Republicans
Arizona Superintendent of Public Education Tom Horne and the State Board of Education have rejected a move to enact a new ESA Voucher Handbook…
AZ pro-choice advocates secure signatures for 2024 ballot measure
Pro-choice advocates in Arizona said they have surpassed the threshold of required signatures to put a measure on the November ballot which would add …
AARP AZ cites impacts of APS rate increase
Earlier this month, a new Arizona Public Service rate hike went into effect and one senior advocacy group said those on a fixed income may struggle …
Propuesta por busca aumentar ventas de vehículos eléctricos
En Arizona, cuatro de cada mil personas tienen autos eléctricos. Una propuesta federal que pronto será finalizada podría aumentar …
Proposed EPA rule aims to increase EV sales
In Arizona, four in every 1,000 people have electric cars and a federal rule soon to be finalized could increase those numbers. It is gaining support …
AZ holds its PPE, bipartisan group renews calls for more competition
Today, people across Arizona are voting in the Presidential Preference Election, a chance for registered Democrats and Republicans to choose their …
AZ Democrats rally for contraception access
Last week, Gov. Katie Hobbs called on the state Legislature to pass a law to guarantee women the right to contraception. Making birth control a …
Arizona lawmakers battle it out over immigration proposals
The Republican-controlled Arizona Legislature has passed a number of bills that some immigration advocates are calling "SB 1070 2.0." Senate Bill 1231…
Report: AZ doesn't do enough to fund, support public schools
A new report is handing out grades to states for their support of public schools and Arizona gets an "F." The Network for Public Education's "Public …
AZ leaders and businesses speak out against immigration proposal
Rep. Ben Toma, R-Peoria, Speaker of the Arizona House, has introduced legislation with hopes to curtail illegal immigration and save Arizonans big in …
AZ Democrats announce plan to fight rising drug costs
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs recently unveiled a plan to fight the rising costs of prescription drugs in the Grand Canyon State. Senate Bill 1533 would …