May 3, 2026
A DOA budget with upside-down priorities. Eye-rolling bluster. Getting it out of their systems (we hope).
April 27, 2026
The good news: it's been a relatively quiet week at the Legislature, while both the House and Senate work their way through a number of routine bills. On April 13, the governor vowed not to sign any bills until the Republican majority served up their budget. No budget
April 20, 2026
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What a week! We are at the time in session where action on the House and Senate floors starts to get lighter and budget games get going in earnest. Last month, Gov. Hobbs called a halt to budget negotiations, saying it wouldn't be productive until
April 13, 2026
Playing whac-a-mole with long-stalled bad ideas. The oncoming veto train. Time to make some phone calls.
April 6, 2026
It can be confusing to watch #AZLeg this time of year, but we're here to demystify it. Peek behind the curtain with us, read about the worst of the worst, then help layer on the public pressure.
March 30, 2026
Shoving brand-new bills through "trash can" committees. A partisan veto-bait budget, again. The failure of common sense.
March 23, 2026
The annual last-minute rush to take out the trash. A Project 2025-inspired bill in sheep's clothing. Way too many ballot referrals. Buckle up, this is a long one.