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Legislators and activists meet at the Arizona Capitol.

Politics & Policy

Arizona could face federal penalties of over $150 million as state legislators wrestle with Big Beautiful Bill budget cuts

by Audrey Lippert February 23, 2026February 24, 2026

Sen. Lauren Kuby (D-Tempe) introduced a green amendment to the Arizona Constitution in a press conference at the Environmental Day at the Capitol in Phoenix on Feb. 11, 2026. (Photo courtesy of Sen. Lauren Kuby)

Federal deregulation and budget cuts threaten clean air, one lawmaker proposes amending the state constitution

by Audrey Lippert February 11, 2026February 12, 2026

Ryan Whitaker answering his door with a gun in his hand moments before he was shot to death by a Phoenix police officer on May 21, 2020. (Phot courtesy of the Phoenix Police Department)

Politics & Policy

Cowboy culture and ‘stand your ground’ laws clash in Arizona, AZ AG Mayes’ comments stir controversy

by Dermont Stevenson and Audrey Lippert February 11, 2026February 13, 2026