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Arizona legislature passes contentious budget in face of $1.3 billion deficit
JEROD MACDONALD-EVOY AND CAITLIN SIEVERS - JUNE 15, 2024 Neither Democratic nor Republican lawmakers were very happy Saturday after...

Arizona Capitol Informant
Jun 15, 20242 min read


Arizona Cannot Follow in Utah’s Footsteps When It Comes to Children’s’ Privacy Laws
By: Lisa Hoberg Since returning to Phoenix this legislative session, Arizona’s lawmakers have found themselves busy, introducing...

Arizona Capitol Informant
Mar 26, 20242 min read


Policymakers Must Protect and Strengthen Medicare Advantage
Christine Maroulis Published: February 7, 2024 I've dedicated most of my life to working in and advocating for healthcare, and I’ve seen...

Arizona Capitol Informant
Feb 7, 20241 min read


Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare: Optimizing Outcomes
Hiral TipirnenI Published: DECEMBER 19, 2023 Hiral Tipirneni is a doctor, a former emergency room physician and former Democratic Nominee...

Arizona Capitol Informant
Dec 19, 20231 min read


One year in, Arizona’s universal school vouchers are a cautionary tale for the rest of the nation
BETH LEWIS, DR. SHARON KIRSCH Published: DECEMBER 11, 2023 The nation is watching as the devastating impacts of Arizona’s universal...

Arizona Capitol Informant
Dec 14, 20231 min read


Planning to Make the Switch to Medicare Advantage
Kathy Hoffman is a Fee-For-Service Medicare beneficiary who intends to switch to Medicare Advantage. Published: Dec. 14, 2023 Access to...

Arizona Capitol Informant
Dec 14, 20232 min read


How a 1980 law prevents rural Arizona communities from controlling their groundwater
By Mason Carroll, Published: Oct. 25, 2023 FLAGSTAFF, AZ (3TV/CBS 5) — In the drought, water is a scarce, invaluable resource. The Valley...

Arizona Capitol Informant
Oct 26, 20231 min read


High home prices and interest rates contribute to tough market for first-time homebuyers
Alyssa Bickle/Cronkite News Oct. 20, 2023 PHOENIX – High home sales prices and mortgage interest rates are squeezing out first-time...

Arizona Capitol Informant
Oct 26, 20231 min read


Federal officials say plan for water cuts from 3 Western states is enough to protect Colorado River
Kathleen Ronayne and Amy Taxin Associated Press October 26, 2023 SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Federal officials said Wednesday that ...

Arizona Capitol Informant
Oct 26, 20231 min read


A New Direction
Dear Editor, This past election, Arizona’s voters signaled that we wanted a new direction from our lawmakers, away from the fringe...

Arizona Capitol Informant
Oct 26, 20231 min read


Several candidates express interest in running for Lesko’s seat in Congressional District 8
Jakob Thorington Arizona Capitol Times, October 25, 2023

Arizona Capitol Informant
Oct 26, 20231 min read


Phoenix businesses, airport, Valley Metro prepare for World Series visitors
Zach Bradshaw/Cronkite News Oct. 25, 2023 PHOENIX – The Arizona Diamondbacks have clinched a spot in the World Series, and Valley...

Arizona Capitol Informant
Oct 25, 20231 min read


Arizona Senate Republicans, Farm Bureau withdraw from governor’s water policy council
Kyra O’Connor October 13, 2023 PHOENIX — Senate Republicans and the Arizona Farm Bureau withdrew their membership from Arizona Gov. Katie...

Arizona Capitol Informant
Oct 13, 20231 min read


Nearly a third of teacher vacancies went unfilled this fall, most in 8 years
Adrienne Washington/Cronkite News Oct. 4, 2023 WASHINGTON – Nearly one-third of teacher vacancies in Arizona public and charter schools...

Arizona Capitol Informant
Oct 7, 20231 min read


Arizona recount law could delay certifying 2024 election, officials say
Yvonne Wingett Sanchez October 4, 2023 PHOENIX — If the 2024 presidential election is close in Arizona, a newly enacted state law will...

Arizona Capitol Informant
Oct 4, 20231 min read
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