Arizona Legislative Democratic Leaders Praise Bipartisan Budget Deal That Advances Their Affordability Agenda

Arizona Democratic Senate and House Leaders rejoiced at the State Capitol this evening after negotiating a bipartisan budget agreement with Legislative Republicans and Governor Katie Hobbs. They, along with the Governor, were able to achieve funding for several items on their affordability agenda. Among the provisions Democrats secured in the budget agreement are: Commenting on … Read more

Immigration Advocates Sound Alarm in the Campaign for Historic Public Defender Measure

Immigration advocates warned that federal agents are targeting immigrants and even U.S. citizens with increasingly aggressive tactics as they urged supporters to help place a first-in-the-nation immigrant public defender initiative on the Pima County ballot. Speaking at the June 8 Democrats of Greater Tucson meeting, longtime immigration attorney Margo Cowan and organizer Moira Silverman said … Read more

(UPDATED)Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs Touts Bipartisan Budget Agreement with State Legislature

Habemus State Budget Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs, along with Republicans and Democrats in the State Legislature have concluded a bipartisan budget for Fiscal Year 2027. In a press announcement, Governor Hobbs praised the agreement, offering: “This bipartisan, balanced budget agreement will put Arizona first and deliver opportunity, security and freedom to communities throughout the state. … Read more