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Arizona Lawmakers Reach Bipartisan Agreement on $17.1B State Budget After weeks of negotiations, Arizona lawmakers approved a $17.1 billion budget for fiscal year 2026 late Monday night, with Governor Katie…
Hobbs Urges Bipartisan Action as Legislature Delays Major Child Care Plan Governor Katie Hobbs is calling out to Arizona lawmakers for swift passage of her Bright Futures AZ child care initiative, warning…
Fish Farm in Dateland Raises Policy Concerns Over Groundwater Use A new freshwater fish farm in Dateland, Yuma County, has prompted statewide attention as officials and residents scrutinize its impact…
A bipartisan effort to regulate groundwater use in Arizona’s rural communities has stalled at the State Capitol, as the legislative session nears its end without a resolution. Governor Katie Hobbs…