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A federally-imposed deadline for reaching an agreement on Colorado River allocations has come and gone with no solution,...
11/12/2025

A federally-imposed deadline for reaching an agreement on Colorado River allocations has come and gone with no solution, spurring a bipartisan call to action from Arizona leaders to the U.S. Department of the Interior.

A federally-imposed deadline for reaching an agreement on Colorado River allocations has come and gone with no solution, spurring a bipartisan call to action from Arizona leaders.

In the morning, Laura Deaver wakes to the soft hum of the desert land surrounding her home. The calm is occasionally int...
11/11/2025

In the morning, Laura Deaver wakes to the soft hum of the desert land surrounding her home. The calm is occasionally interrupted by the sound of horses snorting or a morning four-wheeler ride with her husband, Kyle, and 7-year-old daughter, Kyrie. Neighbors sip coffee and wave from their porches as the small community of Wittmann begins another day.

Residents of Wittmann, Arizona, oppose a $3.2 billion railroad facility project by BNSF Railway, citing concerns over safety, environment and lifestyle.

President Trump has issued federal pardons to everyone connected with his various efforts to overturn his loss in the 20...
11/11/2025

President Trump has issued federal pardons to everyone connected with his various efforts to overturn his loss in the 2020 election.

President Trump's federal pardons won't help 18 people indicted in Arizona for a scheme to overturn the 2020 election.

Arizona could be in trouble — and owe some money to the federal government — over food stamp benefits being loaded to de...
11/11/2025

Arizona could be in trouble — and owe some money to the federal government — over food stamp benefits being loaded to debit cards of recipients during the ongoing legal effort by the Trump administration to keep states from fully paying benefits during the government shutdown.

Arizona faces potential penalties from the federal government over loading full SNAP benefits onto debit cards during legal battles.

Kathryn Ptak spent most of her career working in child welfare before becoming director of the Department of Child Safet...
11/11/2025

Kathryn Ptak spent most of her career working in child welfare before becoming director of the Department of Child Safety earlier this year. She says her personal connection to the system and her mission-driven personality have made child welfare work her calling.

Kathryn Ptak, director of the Department of Child Safety, discusses her career trajectory, personal connection to child welfare, and the challenges of the job.

As federal courts wrestle over funding food stamp programs, one Arizona lawmaker is preparing legislation to further res...
11/04/2025

As federal courts wrestle over funding food stamp programs, one Arizona lawmaker is preparing legislation to further restrict what can be bought with them.

Arizona lawmaker proposes legislation to restrict food stamp purchases, mirroring WIC program. Critics argue it's paternalistic and ineffective.

Former Arizona Governor and U.S. Secretary of the Interior Bruce Babbitt has devoted nearly all of his public service ca...
11/04/2025

Former Arizona Governor and U.S. Secretary of the Interior Bruce Babbitt has devoted nearly all of his public service career to tackling water and environmental issues in Arizona and throughout the country.

Former Governor Bruce Babbitt discusses his role in shaping water policies in Arizona and his involvement in the Colorado River negotiations.

Nine school districts plan to sue the East Valley Institute of Technology, claiming a funding structure proposed by the ...
11/04/2025

Nine school districts plan to sue the East Valley Institute of Technology, claiming a funding structure proposed by the career technical education district short changes programs offered on school campuses.

School districts are suing East Valley Institute of Technology over a funding agreement, claiming CTE programs on campuses are not receiving fair share of funds.

A couple of Arizona’s agricultural groups are calling on the federal government to reconsider its plan to import beef fr...
11/04/2025

A couple of Arizona’s agricultural groups are calling on the federal government to reconsider its plan to import beef from Argentina in an effort to lower prices.

Arizona agricultural groups oppose the federal government's plan to import beef from Argentina, citing concerns about market interference and low cattle numbers.

Gov. Katie Hobbs kicked off a weekend of campaigning by criticizing her Republican opponents for focusing more on Washin...
11/04/2025

Gov. Katie Hobbs kicked off a weekend of campaigning by criticizing her Republican opponents for focusing more on Washington, D.C., than the Grand Canyon state at her “Arizona First” rally in Tucson.

Gov. Katie Hobbs criticizes Republican opponents for focusing on Washington, D.C. during her 'Arizona First' rally in Tucson.

State and local agencies and governments are pushing forward with plans to convert fleet vehicles to electric and instal...
11/04/2025

State and local agencies and governments are pushing forward with plans to convert fleet vehicles to electric and install public charging stations despite the federal government’s efforts to curtail electric vehicle mandates and expansion.

State and local agencies in Arizona are pushing forward with electric vehicle initiatives, installing charging stations and converting fleets to electric.

“I promise if I’m reelected governor, you won’t recognize your state by the end of my term,” Gov. Katie Hobbs says in a ...
11/04/2025

“I promise if I’m reelected governor, you won’t recognize your state by the end of my term,” Gov. Katie Hobbs says in a six-second video posted to X on Oct. 17.

Learn about the dangers of political deepfakes and how AI technology is making it easier to create realistic fake videos of Arizona politicans.

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The Leading Source of Political News

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.