Arizona Capitol Times

01/15/2026

Arizona lawmakers are making a bipartisan push to restrict the ability of corporations and investors to buy up single-family homes in Arizona.

Arizona lawmakers propose bipartisan legislation to limit corporate purchases of single-family homes, aiming to make housing more affordable.

01/15/2026

Saying electric customers paid too much for years, two Republican lawmakers have a plan to pay it back — sort of — over the next 20 years.

Republican lawmakers propose a plan to recover $2.3 billion in overcharges from electric customers, but it could cost the state $687 million in tax revenue.

01/14/2026

The ability of transgender girls to play girls’ sports in Arizona could hinge on what the U.S. Supreme Court decides in another case.

The ability of transgender girls to play girls' sports in Arizona schools could hinge on what the U.S. Supreme Court upcoming decision.

01/14/2026

Former Attorney General Mark Brnovich has died at age 59, his family announced Tuesday.

Former Attorney General Mark Brnovich, a devoted public servant, has passed away at 59. Read about his life and legacy.

01/14/2026

A Republican lawmaker wants the state agency tasked with advocating for residential utility customers to reprioritize after it declined to assist the customers of a rural water utility.

Rep. Teresa Martinez urges the Residential Utility Consumer Office to prioritize small utility customers after declining to intervene in a rural water rate case.

01/13/2026

The 4.3% seasonally adjusted rate is not that much higher than the prior numbers, and it still is three-tenths of a point below the figure for the same month nationally, but the numbers are being closely watched as Arizona heads into a statewide election, with the bid by incumbent Gov. Katie Hobbs to get another four-year term.

The 4.3% seasonally adjusted rate is not that much higher than the prior numbers, and it still is three-tenths of a point below the figure for the same month nationally.

01/13/2026

The oncoming legislative session will bring new topics to the halls of the Arizona Legislature, alongside some familiar ones.

Get insights into the upcoming Arizona legislative session. Key topics include state budget, tax conformity, water management, and AI regulation.

01/13/2026

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01/13/2026

Gov. Katie Hobbs focused on affordability and bipartisanship during her fourth State of the State address to a joint session of the Legislature on Monday, kicking off what is likely to be a contentious legislative session during a competitive election year.

Gov. Katie Hobbs prioritizes affordability and bipartisanship in her State of the State address, proposing tax cuts and new fees to lower costs for Arizonans.

01/12/2026

State lawmakers are running for re-election this year, and after a red wave in 2024 that expanded Republicans’ majorities in both legislative chambers, Democrats are confident they can gain ground in November.

Democrats see a strong chance to gain ground in the upcoming election as they target key legislative districts in Arizona.

01/12/2026

For the first time in nearly a decade, the Arizona House of Representatives will enter the legislative session with a new chief of staff for the majority party.

Grant Hanna takes over as the new chief of staff for House Republicans in Arizona, bringing experience and talent to the role.