https://www.azpm.org/tags/legislature Legislature en-US Copyright Wed, 16 Sep 2026 21:52:58 GMT https://www.azpm.org/news/2026-09-16/231226-new-arizona-laws-take-effect-what-residents-need-to-know From driver’s licenses and distracted driving to backyard shade structures, drones and suicide prevention, several new laws are now in effect across the state. Wed, 16 Sep 2026 21:52:58 GMT https://www.azpm.org/news/2026-09-16/231226-new-arizona-laws-take-effect-what-residents-need-to-know Silvia Sanchez https://www.azpm.org/arizona/2026-08-12/230820-gallego-vows-to-push-back-on-medicaid-cuts-during-rural-arizona-tour Addressing Graham County’s farmers, firefighters and medical leaders, U.S. Sen. Ruben Gallego frames local healthcare access as an essential pillar of a secure nation Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:33:02 GMT https://www.azpm.org/arizona/2026-08-12/230820-gallego-vows-to-push-back-on-medicaid-cuts-during-rural-arizona-tour L. M. Boyd and Thatcher Warrick Hess https://www.azpm.org/arizona/2026-04-23/229436-bill-targets-referendum-process-amid-marana-data-center-dispute A lobbyist-backed proposal would allow petition withdrawals before ballot qualification, raising concerns in an ongoing data center fight. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 21:57:27 GMT https://www.azpm.org/arizona/2026-04-23/229436-bill-targets-referendum-process-amid-marana-data-center-dispute Katya Mendoza https://www.azpm.org/news/2026-03-12/228881-an-arizona-bill-would-tighten-collaboration-between-local-police-and-ice The bill would need a signature from Gov. Hobbs, who vetoed similar legislation in the past. Thu, 12 Mar 2026 21:11:14 GMT https://www.azpm.org/news/2026-03-12/228881-an-arizona-bill-would-tighten-collaboration-between-local-police-and-ice Angela Gervasi https://www.azpm.org/news/2026-02-05/228347-city-of-tucson-declares-a-housing-and-homelessness-emergency The emergency period will last one year. Thu, 05 Feb 2026 21:51:04 GMT https://www.azpm.org/news/2026-02-05/228347-city-of-tucson-declares-a-housing-and-homelessness-emergency Laura Holanszky https://www.azpm.org/news/2025-12-12/227634-national-democrats-are-hoping-to-flip-arizona-legislature-in-2026-will-invest-50m-in-competitive-state-house-races-nationwide The decision comes after strong Democratic performances in several off-year elections this year. Fri, 12 Dec 2025 23:07:28 GMT https://www.azpm.org/news/2025-12-12/227634-national-democrats-are-hoping-to-flip-arizona-legislature-in-2026-will-invest-50m-in-competitive-state-house-races-nationwide Nick Rommel https://www.azpm.org/news/2025-04-17/224500-standoff-over-disability-funding-heats-up-as-hobbs-threatens-blanket-vetoes Gov. Katie Hobbs, a democrat, is mirroring a tactic previously used for republican administrations like former governor Doug Ducey and Jan Brewer. Thu, 17 Apr 2025 20:35:35 GMT https://www.azpm.org/news/2025-04-17/224500-standoff-over-disability-funding-heats-up-as-hobbs-threatens-blanket-vetoes Paola Rodriguez https://www.azpm.org/news/2025-04-11/224412-hobbs-warns-gop-budget-fix-could-gut-disability-services-paid-caregiver-program Governor Hobbs is pushing back on a GOP budget plan she says threatens disability services and cuts paid caregiver hours for thousands of Arizona families. Fri, 11 Apr 2025 14:20:56 GMT https://www.azpm.org/news/2025-04-11/224412-hobbs-warns-gop-budget-fix-could-gut-disability-services-paid-caregiver-program Paola Rodriguez https://www.azpm.org/arizona/2025-04-08/224362-border-czar-addresses-arizona-lawmakers He strongly defended the Trump Administration's actions. Tue, 08 Apr 2025 18:45:22 GMT https://www.azpm.org/arizona/2025-04-08/224362-border-czar-addresses-arizona-lawmakers Christopher Conover https://www.azpm.org/immigration/2025-04-07/224343-democrats-pushback-on-arizona-ice-act Democrats oppose the Arizona ICE Act, warning it mirrors 287g policies and could lead to racial profiling without improving public safety or stopping drug crime. Mon, 07 Apr 2025 21:05:19 GMT https://www.azpm.org/immigration/2025-04-07/224343-democrats-pushback-on-arizona-ice-act Paola Rodriguez