State

Hobbs looks forward following legislative losses

Thursday, November 14 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – The Arizona state Legislature expanded its Republican majority during the November election, which could make it a slightly tougher road for Democratic Gov. Katie... Read More.

Arizona passes Prop. 313: Life without parole for convicted child sex traffickers

Wednesday, November 13 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – With 64.47% of the votes at 99% of precincts reporting, Arizona has passed Prop. 313, establishing a lifetime sentence without parole for those convicted... Read More.

Judge in fake electors case recuses himself following allegations of political bias

Wednesday, November 13 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Bruce Cohen has recused himself from Arizona’s ongoing “fake electors” case, following a plea for his dismissal by Sen.... Read More.

Opioid overdose reveal spray headed to Arizona schools

Wednesday, November 13 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – Over 16,000 packages of an opioid overdose reversal medication are headed to schools throughout Arizona in hopes to combat fentanyl deaths among students. ... Read More.

Back the Blue Act passes in Arizona, giving benefits to families of fallen first responders

Wednesday, November 13 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – Families of first responders who have been killed in the line of duty will be eligible for a supplemental benefit of $250,000 now that... Read More.

Kirsten Engel concedes, Ciscomani will keep House seat in Arizona CD 6

Wednesday, November 13 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – Juan Ciscomani has maintained his seat in the U.S. House of Representatives, representing Arizona’s Congressional District 6. He narrowly defeated his Democratic opponent Kirsten... Read More.

Arizona Senate committee leaders selected

Wednesday, November 13 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – Senate President Warren Petersen announced committee leadership for the upcoming legislative session on Tuesday, shortly following leadership elections. ... Read More.

Newsom storms DC seeking federal emissions waivers before Trump takes office

Wednesday, November 13 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) - California Gov. Gavin Newsom is in the nation’s capital seeking federal waivers for eight of California’s emissions policies. Without the Republican-opposed waivers, California could... Read More.

California Democrats fear new carbon standards could spur Trump reprisal

Tuesday, November 12 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) - California legislators signaled concerns with state regulators' newly passed carbon standards, with one of the two appointees who voted against the standards warning the... Read More.

AZ schools see mixed 2023-24 grades; some improve, others continue to struggle

Tuesday, November 12 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) — The Arizona Department of Education has assigned and released preliminary letter grades for the 2023-24 school year. While the majority of public and charter... Read More.