Arizona Politics

Some Arizona lawmakers want to make it a felony for parents to bring kids to drag shows KJZZ10:51Phoenix Arizona

Arizona bill would make it a felony for parents to bring their kids to drag shows Reason11:33Phoenix Arizona

‘She’s been nasty to him’: Laura Loomer praises Trump as he helps Savannah Guthrie amid… The Times of India08:51Savannah Guthrie Donald Trump Arizona

President Trump directing federal resources to Tucson; FBI Director Patel coming KGUN9 News, Arizona23:16Savannah Guthrie Donald Trump Arizona

As clock ticks on Colorado River talks, Arizona wants to steer away from the courtroom KJZZ14:51Katie Hobbs Colorado River Arizona

Arizona won’t cut Colorado River withdrawals without enforceable conservation promises Arizona Capitol Times13:20Katie Hobbs Colorado River Arizona

Arizona water leaders are cautiously optimistic as Colorado River talks near deadline KJZZ11:59Colorado River Phoenix Arizona

ActionSA's new eThekwini councillor Alice Govender aims to revitalise support in Phoenix IOL04:27Colorado River Phoenix Arizona

Bills introduced by Rep. Yassamin Ansari would curb funding for ICE, require detention oversight KJZZ08:31ICE Immigration Arizona

ICE is buying up warehouses across the U.S., including in Arizona KJZZ08:41ICE Immigration Arizona

House Republicans vote to censure AG Mayes, call for her resignation over ICE statements KTAR.com, Arizona21:25Arizona ICE Republican Party

Arizona Senate president calls for az AG Kris Mayes to resign over suggesting people use ‘Lethal force’ against ICE Intellectual Conservative23:59Arizona ICE Republican Party

Can Arizona lawmakers prevent another tax policy deadlock in the future? KJZZ17:21Katie Hobbs Arizona Republican Party

GOP wants Arizona conformity with federal tax cuts, guidance. Hobbs isn’t supportive KJZZ12:09Katie Hobbs Arizona Republican Party

Arizona House Republicans hire lawyer with Trump ties to investigate Hobbs pay-to-play allegations KJZZ07:04Republican Party Arizona Katie Hobbs

Sergio Arellano elected chair of the Arizona Republican Party Intellectual Conservative00:08Arizona Republican Party Politics

Sergio Arellano elected as new Arizona Republican Party chairman azfamily.com, Arizona23:41Arizona Republican Party Politics

Arizona Republicans want to spend $40M to reimburse local governments for border security KJZZ17:56Republican Party Arizona Immigration

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In the last 2 hours

Every Arizona county has lost high-level election workers since 2020, study shows KJZZ14:15

This week at the Arizona Legislature: Changes to early voting might be headed to the ballot KJZZ14:05

In the last 4 hours

Lawsuit: 1,000 kids with autism lost access to critical therapy due to Ahcccs KJZZ12:33

In the last 6 hours

Bill would require Arizona hospitals to ask whether patients are citizens KJZZ11:32

In the last 8 hours

This bill could carve out an exemption to middle housing for historic Phoenix neighborhoods KJZZ09:29

Yesterday

Bills introduced by Rep. Yassamin Ansari would curb funding for ICE, require detention oversight KJZZ08:31 8-Feb-26

No place for politics in F-35 cockpits as Canadian fighter jet pilots get ready to train at… CBC.ca04:07 8-Feb-26

In the last 7 days

Arizona expands challenge over Trump's 'energy emergency' KJZZ18:35 7-Feb-26

Education groups propose ballot initiative to rein in Arizona's universal school voucher program KJZZ18:15 7-Feb-26

Proposal would require Legislature to end sessions by April 30 Arizona Capitol Times14:12 7-Feb-26

Arizona Governor Signs Bill Moving Non-Presidential Primary from August to July Ballot Access News (Weblog)11:40 7-Feb-26

ACLU says Arizona can’t stop clinicians — like nurse practitioners — from performing abortions KJZZ11:37 7-Feb-26

Effort to delist Mexican gray wolves, led by Arizona's Gosar, is advancing in Congress KJZZ10:37 7-Feb-26

Arizona Changes 2026 Primary Date 270 to Win09:33 7-Feb-26

Arizona officials move up primary election date to July 21 KJZZ19:51 6-Feb-26

Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona expand challenge over Trump's energy emergency Aspen Public Radio18:49 6-Feb-26

Arizona’s Congressional Democrats question Surprise ICE facility purchase azfamily.com, Arizona17:34 6-Feb-26

Goldwater Institute Intervenes to Assist ASU Professor with Litigation After Being Forced to Take DEI Training Intellectual Conservative17:33 6-Feb-26

Republicans in the Arizona House and Senate censure Attorney General Kris Mayes KJZZ16:57 6-Feb-26

AI is transforming the legislative process. An Arizona lobbyist talks about what he's seen so far KJZZ15:25 6-Feb-26

Court ruling voids series of Arizona abortion restrictions KJZZ15:15 6-Feb-26

Democrats attempt affordability bills in Republican-controlled committees Arizona Capitol Times12:02 6-Feb-26

Still legally endangered, Mexican gray wolf would be delisted under Gosar bill backed by ranchers Cronkite News11:37 6-Feb-26

Some Arizona lawmakers want to make it a felony for parents to bring kids to drag shows KJZZ10:51 6-Feb-26

Arizona Mohave County Hand Count Challenge Democracy Docket09:49 6-Feb-26

Republican state lawmakers condemn teachers who called out sick for ICE protests KTAR.com, Arizona09:19 6-Feb-26

Arizona US senators to introduce bill expediting North Rim reconstruction KNAU Arizona Public Radio06:03 6-Feb-26

House Republicans vote to censure AG Mayes, call for her resignation over ICE statements KTAR.com, Arizona21:25 5-Feb-26

Can Arizona lawmakers prevent another tax policy deadlock in the future? KJZZ17:21 5-Feb-26

Arizona House unanimously OKs measure to exempt disabled vets from paying property taxes KJZZ16:20 5-Feb-26

Bill to limit regulation of small nuclear reactors in Arizona passes committee KJZZ16:19 5-Feb-26

Arizona Bill for an Earlier Primary Almost Certain to Pass Ballot Access News (Weblog)16:03 5-Feb-26

‘She’s been nasty to him’: Laura Loomer praises Trump as he helps Savannah Guthrie amid… The Times of India08:51 5-Feb-26

ICE is buying up warehouses across the U.S., including in Arizona KJZZ08:41 5-Feb-26

Gina Swoboda is ‘waiting’ for President Trump’s approval after filing for Arizona secretary of state KTAR.com, Arizona23:43 4-Feb-26

President Trump directing federal resources to Tucson; FBI Director Patel coming KGUN9 News, Arizona23:16 4-Feb-26

2 Arizona short-term housing groups disagree about policy. Both oppose out-of-state businesses KJZZ20:07 4-Feb-26

Competing measures on early voting could wind up on the November ballot Arizona Capitol Times19:19 4-Feb-26

Hobbs releases online guide to tell Arizonans their rights when interacting with ICE KJZZ18:45 4-Feb-26

Trump calls Savannah Guthrie amid ongoing search for her missing mother continues India Today18:39 4-Feb-26

Uproar over Surprise ICE facility prompts Gosar to demand transparency from Noem Cronkite News18:23 4-Feb-26

Republicans want to throw you in jail if your kid sees a drag queen Phoenix New Times17:35 4-Feb-26

DHS Sec. Kristi Noem highlights border accomplishments, Arizona Democrats respond KTAR.com, Arizona17:28 4-Feb-26

Noem rallies agents in Nogales as Arizona officials prepare for ramped-up ICE enforcement KJZZ17:24 4-Feb-26

As clock ticks on Colorado River talks, Arizona wants to steer away from the courtroom KJZZ14:51 4-Feb-26

Noem Hails Trump Border Success in Arizona NewsMax14:03 4-Feb-26

This Arizona Republican wants to make ivermectin available without a prescription KJZZ13:39 4-Feb-26

Phoenix adds speed cameras as GOP lawmakers try to ban them. The photo radar debate explained KJZZ13:29 4-Feb-26

DHS Secretary Noem Holds News Conference in Arizona C-Span (Video)12:51 4-Feb-26

Arizona Bill Would Make It a Felony for Parents To Bring Their Kids to Drag Shows Reason11:33 4-Feb-26

President Trump responds to news of missing mother of ‘Today’ show host Cleveland.com11:12 4-Feb-26

ActionSA's new eThekwini councillor Alice Govender aims to revitalise support in Phoenix IOL04:27 4-Feb-26

Gosar Seeks Answers from DHS on Reported Immigration Detention Facility in Surprise Congressman Paul Gosar (News)19:00 3-Feb-26

Bill advances to create new rental assistance program in Arizona KJZZ18:17 3-Feb-26

Arizona Republicans want to spend $40M to reimburse local governments for border security KJZZ17:56 3-Feb-26

Trump-endorsed congressional candidate Gina Swoboda considers run for secretary of state instead KJZZ17:36 3-Feb-26

Mayes, other AGs file letter challenging decision to repeal nursing home staffing mandates KJZZ17:15 3-Feb-26

Arizona and Texas ICE facilities are reporting measles cases among detainees KJZZ16:45 3-Feb-26

Mayes plans to continue suit vs. Fondomonte for groundwater pumping, despite new protections KJZZ16:34 3-Feb-26

2 people want to be Arizona Independent Party governor nominee. Chairman says 1 isn't ready KJZZ15:54 3-Feb-26

Arizona won’t cut Colorado River withdrawals without enforceable conservation promises Arizona Capitol Times13:20 3-Feb-26

Arizona Bill to Retroactively Ban Parties from Changing Their Name and to Prohibit Certain Words in Party Name Ballot Access News (Weblog)12:49 3-Feb-26

Arizona Republicans push stricter eligibility requirements for snap to retain federal funding KJZZ12:10 3-Feb-26

Arizona water leaders are cautiously optimistic as Colorado River talks near deadline KJZZ11:59 3-Feb-26

Arizona House Republicans hire lawyer with Trump ties to investigate Hobbs pay-to-play allegations KJZZ07:04 3-Feb-26

2030 census testing sites on Arizona tribal lands eliminated by Trump administration KJZZ18:51 2-Feb-26

This week at the Arizona Legislature: Doubling lawmakers salaries, drag show definitions KJZZ14:46 2-Feb-26

Only Arizonans with standard deduction should file now to avoid amended returns, tax officials say KJZZ12:54 2-Feb-26

This Phoenix school district put out a video with tips for students and families who encounter ICE KJZZ12:43 2-Feb-26

Arizona lawmakers look to turn Chiricahua monument into state’s 4th national park KJZZ07:47 2-Feb-26

In the last month

These are the key differences between the Phoenix Zipps raids and ICE actions in Minneapolis KJZZ09:31 1-Feb-26

Bill would waive fees for homeless Arizonans to get state IDs KJZZ09:21 1-Feb-26

Former Contract Attorney for Town of Fountain Hills Admonished by State Bar of Arizona Intellectual Conservative22:07 31-Jan-26

Arizona seeks fair share of Colorado River water in negotiations with upper basin states Arizona Capitol Times17:14 31-Jan-26

Hobbs pitches Arizona's case to avoid Colorado River cuts in D.C. KJZZ15:02 31-Jan-26

Arizona lawmakers consider speed-limiting devices for reckless drivers Arizona Capitol Times14:11 31-Jan-26

APS loses $1.8 billion federal loan for batteries, renewables KJZZ13:21 31-Jan-26

GOP wants Arizona conformity with federal tax cuts, guidance. Hobbs isn’t supportive KJZZ12:09 31-Jan-26

Political violence top of mind for Legislature this session Arizona Capitol Times11:07 31-Jan-26

Protesters march through Tempe, ASU in response to federal immigration raids KJZZ07:03 31-Jan-26

Pinal County Attorney Brad Miller Tells Pinal County Supervisors They Cannot Stop His 287(g) Agreement with ICE Intellectual Conservative20:02 30-Jan-26

Progress as Hobbs and other Colorado River governors meet in DC but no deal yet on water Cronkite News18:23 30-Jan-26

How to contact your representatives in the Arizona Legislature and Congress The Copper Courier17:25 30-Jan-26

Trump administration buys $172 million in warehouses for ICE detention expansion The Times of India16:50 30-Jan-26

Abortion restrictions: Arizona lawmakers push for criminal penalties for women and providers Arizona Capitol Times15:32 30-Jan-26

Arizona lawmakers keep Division of Developmental Disabilities afloat — for now KJZZ15:26 30-Jan-26

Arizona Republican lawmakers propose new bill to resolve tax filing confusion KTAR.com, Arizona15:24 30-Jan-26

Kjzz's Friday NewsCap: SB 1070 casts a long shadow over ramped-up ICE activity in Arizona KJZZ12:43 30-Jan-26

Immigration policy prompts Arizona Senator to carry proof of citizenship Arizona Capitol Times11:22 30-Jan-26

What Alex Pretti's death means for gun rights, protests and ICE in Arizona KJZZ07:04 30-Jan-26

Colorado River water cuts would be ‘devastating’ to Central Arizona Project, leaders say KJZZ07:04 30-Jan-26

School Choice Week: Arizona Milestone Marks Growing Popularity of School Choice Reason07:04 30-Jan-26

Lawmakers advance plan to beef up Arizona’s Colorado River Litigation fund KJZZ17:02 29-Jan-26

2 bills advance to require Ahcccs to cover lactation counseling KJZZ16:52 29-Jan-26

Arizona union head for public school educators blasts Esa program before U.S. Congress KJZZ16:32 29-Jan-26

Gov. Hobbs says AG 'should retract' comments about ICE and Arizona's 'stand your ground' law KJZZ15:20 29-Jan-26

Councilwoman Anna Hernandez: Capitol light rail extension vote is a broken promise KJZZ13:28 29-Jan-26

Democrats including Sens. Gallego, Kelly block DHS funding bill, head toward shutdown KJZZ12:17 29-Jan-26

Mark Kimble, a Member of the Arizona Citizens Clean Election Commission, Publishes Op-Ed on Why Parties Should Not be… Ballot Access News (Weblog)12:17 29-Jan-26

Arizona House Republican Proposes Repealing 17th Amendment, “They Want to Ban People From Voting for Senators” 2paragraphs12:01 29-Jan-26

Arizona influencer parents would have to share YouTube money with kids in videos under new bill KJZZ10:56 29-Jan-26

It would be a crime to feed pigeons in Arizona under proposed bill. There's pro-pigeon pushback KJZZ09:55 29-Jan-26

Business owners share concerns over new light rail route at 10-hour Phoenix council meeting KJZZ09:24 29-Jan-26

Bills propose new guidelines to protect Arizona workers from extreme heat KJZZ08:03 29-Jan-26

Arizona joins list of states pushing mask ban for ICE agents KJZZ07:02 29-Jan-26

Sergio Arellano Elected Chair of the Arizona Republican Party Intellectual Conservative00:08 29-Jan-26

Commercializing Campaign Ads: California Roll For Mayor Emptywheel (Weblog)21:48 28-Jan-26

Students around Arizona stage walkouts ahead of 'ICE Out' protests on Jan. 30 KJZZ18:17 28-Jan-26

Arizona Department of Revenue: Don't wait to file taxes for 2025 despite lack of approved tax code KJZZ16:56 28-Jan-26

Arizona bill would require parents to set aside YouTube earnings for kids Arizona Capitol Times16:49 28-Jan-26

Scottsdale businessman enters governor's race as Arizona Independent Party candidate KJZZ16:45 28-Jan-26

Arizona law aims to make it illegal to reject cash for small purchases Arizona Capitol Times16:37 28-Jan-26

Sen. Kelly's bipartisan bill would fund food delivery to rural, homebound older adults nationwide KJZZ16:05 28-Jan-26

Phoenix council spikes Capitol light rail line. Alternative route might start work in 2031 KJZZ16:05 28-Jan-26

Phoenix City Council to re-evaluate light rail Capitol extension Arizona Capitol Times15:36 28-Jan-26

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About our Arizona politics news

Latest news on Arizona politics and elections: legislative results, Republican control, Governor Katie Hobbs' agenda, state policies, key issues ahead.

Arizona's political landscape has crystallized following the 2024 legislative elections, with Republicans maintaining control of both chambers. The GOP expanded their majority in the House to 33-27 and in the Senate to 17-13, strengthening their position in state government despite Democratic Governor Katie Hobbs.

The 2024 elections saw several notable changes, including Republican gains in key districts. In the Senate, Republican Carine Werner defeated incumbent Democrat Christine Marsh in District 4, while the House saw Republicans flip multiple seats. The results demonstrate Arizona's continuing status as a competitive but Republican-leaning state in down-ballot races.

Local political dynamics showed clear geographic divides, with Republicans maintaining strength in rural areas and some suburbs, while Democrats held their ground in urban centers like Phoenix and Tucson. The results reflect Arizona's complex demographic makeup, including its significant Latino population (approximately 30%) and ongoing population growth from other states.

While Arizona has shown purple tendencies in recent presidential and federal elections - including Joe Biden's 2020 victory and current Democratic U.S. Senators Kyrsten Sinema (Independent, formerly Democrat) and Mark Kelly - Republicans have maintained their grip on the state legislature, which they have controlled since the 1960s.

Our NewsNow feed continues to provide comprehensive coverage of Arizona politics from reliable sources, tracking legislative developments, policy implementation, and the ongoing dynamics between the Republican legislature and Democratic governor. Stay informed about political developments in this crucial swing state as it navigates divided government and prepares for future electoral contests.

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