Alexander Kolodin is fast proving the maxim that “the more famous you get, the more scrutiny you get, the more backlash you get.” Since becoming the Republican Nominee for Secretary of State in July, the Arizona State Legislators’ past sins and words have come under greater scrutiny. This includes reminding voters that Mr. Kolodin is … Read more
Democratic Governor Katie Hobbs has opened a sizable lead over Republican nominee Andy Biggs in the race for Arizona Governor, according to the latest statewide survey from HighGround Public Affairs. Hobbs now holds a 15-point advantage (49.5% to 34.3%) bolstered by strong numbers among female voters (56.7% Hobbs/28.8% Biggs) and independent voters (54.5% Hobbs/19.3% Biggs). … Read more
Arizona Reaction to the Interior Department’s plans for Colorado River Operations during 2027 and 2028 has covered the full gamut of possibilities. The guidance, which appears to place less onerous requirements on Lower Basin States like Arizona during this period generated an optimistic reaction from Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs who posted: “I’m glad the federal … Read more
Timing is everything. That was the theme of the United States Supreme Court Conservative Majority, allowing the Trump Executive Order restricting mail-in voting for millions of Americans, including Trump supporters, saying in a ten-page Shadow Docket ruling that the states, including Arizona, suing to block Trump’s voting suppressing measure that they lacked standing because the … Read more
Arizona’s education funding system looks a lot like a shortened game of Monopoly. In Monopoly, the player who acquires the most valuable properties gains an advantage that compounds over time. In a shortened version of the game, the properties are dealt at the beginning, and some players simply get a better hand. Arizona’s school districts … Read more