“This aquifer is our Colorado River”: Rural residents struggle when corporate farms drill deep for water
From the Governor to the Attorney General, Arizona officials grapple with saving rural water supplies.
Arizona's 1864 abortion ban is officially off the books
The repeal comes as voters consider a ballot measure that would enshrine the right to an abortion in the state constitution.
Never closer and never farther away: The fight over updating Arizona's rural groundwater law
How a group that was formed to fight the problem resulted in two competing bills, neither of which made it out of the legislature.
Saudi-backed farm Fondomonte receives approval for new well on its property
The new well is a sign that the company is growing its Arizona operations despite the loss of state land leases.
Horne pushes back on Hobbs' request for Department of Education audit
Superintendent Horne said the misappropriation of federal dollars was the previous administration’s responsibility.
The Buzz: The coming state budget has its critics
Worries about shorted funding, misallocated funds and existing problems cause concern for some.
Hobbs under pressure to call special session on groundwater
Arizona lawmakers didn’t pass significant bipartisan policy on groundwater reform this year.
Arizona governor signs budget into law after fierce negotiations to make up a massive shortfall
The spending plan is the result of weeks of negotiations between the Democratic governor and Republican legislative leaders.
Arizona lawmakers pass budget closing $1.4 billion deficit
The spending plan is the result of weeks of negotiations between Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs and Republican legislative leaders.
Hobbs signs housing bills that encourage middle housing and casitas
According to Arizona State University's Morrison Institute for Public Policy, about 50% of land in Arizona is zoned for single-family homes. This new legislation will help combat that.
Hobbs and Mayes launches reproductive rights website
The website works to clarify and connect Arizonans to abortion access both in and out of state.
Arizona students still unsure of financial aid for fall as Gov. Katie Hobbs announces FAFSA campaign
Students and parents are still unsure how much financial aid they will be offered for the 2024-25 school year.
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs sets veto record
Hobbs vetoed another 13 bills last week, giving her 185 total vetoes since she took office in January 2023.
‘Arizona is Home’ mortgage assistance program kickstarts statewide homeownership drive
Empowering first-time buyers and expanding housing access across Arizona.
Hobbs vetoes Arizona Starter Homes Act despite bipartisan support
The bill would have banned cities from requiring homeowners associations and minimize single-family home sizes.
