While Arizona Legislative Republicans Procrastinate on Their Budget Proposals, Democrats are Ready to Pass an Affordability Agenda for Arizonans

April 21 marked 100 days into the 2026 Arizona Legislative Session. Governor Katie Hobbs has had her budget out since January. Legislative Democrats have been putting forth proposals to make life financially palatable for Arizonans, with the great majority of them meeting the buzz saw of Republican obstructionism. Where is the Republican budget proposal? What … Read more

Governor Katie Hobbs Expands Affordable Child Care Access for Arizonans

Donald Trump may think spending money on ballrooms and arches dedicated to his memory is a higher priority than day care, but Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs has a different perspective on the main responsibility of public servants. Helping people. In a series of executive actions yesterday as part of her Governor’s Bright Futures AZ initiative, … Read more

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs Again Declares a Moratorium on Bill Signings Until Republicans Get Serious About the State Budget

For the second time in two years, Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs has declared a moratorium on bill signings until Legislative Republicans grow up and get serious about budget negotiations. It was a strategy that many say worked to the Governor’s advantage during last years budget talks. In a press release issued earlier today, Governor Hobbs … Read more