Lawsuit abuse is driving up costs for families and businesses in Arizona. Sen. David Gowan, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, highlights how excessive litigation is burdening households and small businesses, making life harder for everyone. azcapitoltimes.com/news/2025/03/0…

A phenomenal narrative and contextual writeup. Definitely worth the read.

My latest on Prop 123! Much more in store for this week so stay tuned! azcapitoltimes.com/news/2025/05/0…

A utility-backed securitization bill is on Governor Katie Hobbs' desk and Republicans are confident she'll sign it. But top Senate Democrat AZ Sen. Priya Sundareshan and others are urging a veto. AZ Capitol Times (State Affairs Arizona) azcapitoltimes.com/news/2025/05/0…

The president of a statewide firefighters association is asking lawmakers for more funding for rural fire districts across the state while warning a legislative panel that Arizona is not prepared for the California-style wildfires. azcapitoltimes.com/news/2025/05/0…

Adelita Grijalva beat out four other Democrats in the special primary election to replace her father in Congress, according to the latest election results for Congressional District 7. azcapitoltimes.com/news/2025/07/1…

The Director Nominations Committee battle between Gov. Katie Hobbs and Sen. Jake Hoffman continued in earnest in 2025, but with arguably better results than the first round in 2023. azcapitoltimes.com/news/2025/07/1…

Another legislative session wrought no extension or novel proposal to fill the void left by the lapse of Proposition 123, an education funding model drawing dollars from the state land trust fund. It instead brought a new, although familiar, divide. azcapitoltimes.com/news/2025/07/1…

K-12 education funding reaped some slight wins in the Arizona budget this fiscal year, but a growing threat of federal funding cuts could still leave state schools in dire straits. azcapitoltimes.com/news/2025/07/1…

Phoenix has emerged as one of the top markets for build-to-rent homes, which has caught the attention of lawmakers who are concerned the communities are benefiting from loopholes in water policy. azcapitoltimes.com/news/2025/08/1…

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Arizona House Republicans are focused on affordability and keeping more money in the pockets of working families. Thanks to AZ Capitol Times (State Affairs Arizona) for highlighting in their Yellow Sheet Report how a GOP-backed tax bill could deliver meaningful financial relief for Arizona’s middle

Arizona lawmakers are making a bipartisan push to restrict the ability of corporations and investors to buy up single-family homes in Arizona. azcapitoltimes.com/news/2026/01/1…

Overheard in this morning's Senate Gov. Committee: "There's not a single person in Queen Creek who reads the AZ Capitol Times (State Affairs Arizona)" -- Jake Hoffman (ouch)

Have someone you'd like to nominate for one of our 30+ categories? Fill out the form below below and help us recognize the one's fighting hard for Arizona's future. azcapitoltimes.com/news/2026/02/0…

Media lit goes far in the legislature

You’re going to lose more passing laws that suppress dissent than you’re going to gain. Power will change hands, and when it does, will you still call it security? Your eyes will open to iron bars, a cage you’ve built by your own hands.

A moment for those no longer welcome at the Arizona legislature. azcapitoltimes.com/news/2026/02/2…

🇺🇸Arizona House Republicans Rep. Quang Nguyen knows what freedom costs. He escaped Vietnam as a child days before the fall of Saigon. Today, he serves Arizona as Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, fighting for public safety, the rule of law, and the values that make America strong.