March 16, 2026
The best thing we can say about the Arizona Legislature this year is that Republican lawmakers can't agree on which bonkers, conspiracy-driven, voter-suppression ballot measures they want to pass.
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Special Edition: March 9, 2026
Discussion of SB1439, the ill-fated Charlie Kirk license plate bill, and CEBV's veto letter.
March 9, 2026
Ten pounds of you-know-what in a five-pound bag. A lopsided cutting-room floor. Regularly scheduled infighting. The bills are out there and they're coming.
March 2, 2026
The first bill deadline. Way too early for an all-nighter. That bot isn't your lawyer. Fishing for vetoes.
February 23, 2026
Legislative halftime. Way too many ballot measures. The gutless wimp of the week.
Pollution: It's Back, Baby!
Yes, regulation of pollutants used to be bipartisan! But industry special interests have been working tirelessly to undermine those laws ever since.
February 16, 2026
Long agendas. Petty, vindictive, angry little lawmakers. Eleven bright spots. What could be our longest ballot yet.
It's Time For Election Conspiracies to Stop
As voters, our needs are simple. We want to get and stay on the voter rolls, cast our private ballots, and know they're accurately counted.
February 9, 2026
The glut nobody wanted. Eight good eggs. Lawmakers behaving badly. Why good bills so rarely get a hearing. This might be our longest report ever.
Are You a Socialist?
Not only am I a socialist, apparently I always have been, since I believe government exists to provide betterment for people in ways they can't do individually.
February 2, 2026
Lawmakers doing their best Scrooge impression. Attacks on immigrants, drag shows and the environment. More data centers?! One solitary good bill.
January 26, 2026
A tsunami of bills is headed our way. But we've got you: here's what you can do.
January 19, 2026
Our lawmakers want a 3-ring circus. They should be careful what they wish for.
2026 Session Preview
Setting the stage for #AZLeg 2026, exploring the top issues, and previewing the first crop of bills.