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Gov. Katie Hobbs is allocating $1.8 million from leftover federal COVID funds to help the nearly 900,000 Arizonans who w...
10/30/2025

Gov. Katie Hobbs is allocating $1.8 million from leftover federal COVID funds to help the nearly 900,000 Arizonans who won’t receive food stamp benefits in November due to a federal government shutdown.

Gov. Katie Hobbs allocates $1.8 million in COVID funds to support Arizonans losing food stamp benefits, focusing on food banks and a new voucher program.

As dawn broke on May 12, 1992, teams of FBI agents and U.S. marshals in fleets of trucks rolled out into the desert towa...
10/28/2025

As dawn broke on May 12, 1992, teams of FBI agents and U.S. marshals in fleets of trucks rolled out into the desert toward Native American reservations across the state, under orders from U.S. Attorney Linda Akers to confiscate illegal electronic gambling machines from five tribal casinos.

Read about the Fort McDowell standoff, a pivotal moment in Arizona's gambling history, and the recent federal investigation into illegal sports gambling.

The Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced on Oct. 10 that a “smart wall” has ...
10/28/2025

The Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced on Oct. 10 that a “smart wall” has been officially funded along the U.S.-Mexico border in the Southwest, according to a press release from the CBP.

The Department of Homeland Security has funded a 'smart wall' along the U.S.-Mexico border, featuring advanced technology for enhanced security.

Sen. David Farnsworth is optimistic that Arizona can see air taxis flying through the state in the near future.
10/28/2025

Sen. David Farnsworth is optimistic that Arizona can see air taxis flying through the state in the near future.

Sen. David Farnsworth is optimistic about the future of air taxis in Arizona. He believes that if the state builds the infrastructure, the vehicles will come.

As the attorney general continues to assert authority to sue alfalfa farm Fondomonte Arizona for excessive groundwater p...
10/27/2025

As the attorney general continues to assert authority to sue alfalfa farm Fondomonte Arizona for excessive groundwater pumping under the state’s public nuisance law, a La Paz County supervisor is urging greater groundwater protections in the same basin through state regulation.

La Paz County supervisor pushes for groundwater protections in Ranegras Plain Basin as lawsuit against Fondomonte alfalfa farm continues.

It’s bad to be sitting on a pot of money if you’re a state agency in a tough budget year.
10/27/2025

It’s bad to be sitting on a pot of money if you’re a state agency in a tough budget year.

Arizona's Water Infrastructure Finance Authority faces budget cuts and limited funds. Lawmakers have reduced promised funds, leaving less than $400 million.

Gov. Katie Hobbs says the nearly 900,000 Arizonans receiving food stamps should not look to her or the state for help if...
10/27/2025

Gov. Katie Hobbs says the nearly 900,000 Arizonans receiving food stamps should not look to her or the state for help if benefits dry up next week due to a government shutdown. Instead, she is looking to others outside of state government.

Governor Katie Hobbs says Arizona cannot backfill food stamp benefits during a government shutdown, leaving nearly 900,000 Arizonans in need.

The Arizona Clean Elections Commission has issued a $10,000 fine to an Arizona lawmaker who failed to file timely campai...
10/27/2025

The Arizona Clean Elections Commission has issued a $10,000 fine to an Arizona lawmaker who failed to file timely campaign finance reports after accepting public funds.

Arizona lawmaker fined for failing to file campaign finance reports. Commission considers rule change to prevent misuse of public funds.

The Arizona Corporation Commission lacked authority when it reversed a decision of the Power Plant and Transmission Line...
10/27/2025

The Arizona Corporation Commission lacked authority when it reversed a decision of the Power Plant and Transmission Line Siting Committee last year, a Maricopa County Superior Court judge ruled.

A Maricopa County Superior Court judge ruled that the Arizona Corporation Commission lacked authority to reverse a decision on a power plant expansion.

The field for Arizona’s 1st Congressional District race is starting to shape up after a major Republican candidate annou...
10/27/2025

The field for Arizona’s 1st Congressional District race is starting to shape up after a major Republican candidate announced she’s running.

Arizona Republican Party Chairwoman Gina Swoboda announces candidacy for Arizona's 1st Congressional District, gaining endorsement from President Trump.

Garnes is the first Black division president in the company’s history, leading 130 Fry’s Food Stores across the state. I...
10/24/2025

Garnes is the first Black division president in the company’s history, leading 130 Fry’s Food Stores across the state. In her role, she has championed initiatives to improve food access, strengthened diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace and mentored future leaders.

Monica Garnes, Division President of Fry’s Food Stores, was named Woman of the Year at the Arizona Capitol Times 2025 Arizona Women Achievers award ceremony.

Top Republican lawmakers want to appeal a federal court ruling that voided a state law that says transgender individuals...
10/23/2025

Top Republican lawmakers want to appeal a federal court ruling that voided a state law that says transgender individuals can get an amended birth certificate only if they first undergo surgery.

Top GOP lawmakers seek to appeal federal court ruling allowing transgender individuals to amend birth certificates without surgery.

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The Arizona Capitol Times is known among Arizona politicos as the leading source of political news from the state Capitol and beyond. We highlight the most important issues of the moment, from a non-partisan and well-researched perspective that is critical to our readers.

Simply put, we are the nexus between state government and the public. And we are focused on our niche; if it doesn’t impact politics in Arizona, we don’t cover it. Our coverage influences policy, defines important issues and connects the various communities that make up state government.

Arizona News Service is a multi-faceted Capitol news service that produces Arizona Capitol Times, Legislation On-Line Arizona (LOLA), Arizona Legislative Report, The Yellow Sheet Report, azlobbyists.com, Citizen Government Guide, Government Resource Directory, Book of Lobbyists, The Guide to the Legislature (The Green Book) and a host of other special publications and focus issues for the legislative, business and legal communities.

ANS also hosts several events for the Capitol community including Best of the Capitol, Leaders of the Year in Public Policy, Meet the Candidates, Meet the Freshmen, The Breakdown Breakouts and Morning Scoops. Arizona News Service was founded in 1906, six years before Arizona became a state.