AZ Capitol Times (State Affairs Arizona)

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Arizona's story is America's story, that's the theme for this week's publication celebrating the 250th anniversary of our nation. We've got workups on cattle ranchers and nuclear plants, marijuana tax revenue and second chance employment. Oh and, before you head out for fireworks and friends this Saturday, read a little bit about Marshall Trimble, our state historian, and his own little contribution to Arizona's story.

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Finding jobs after prison can be difficult. Finding a career that supports a stable life can be even harder.

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The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to consider whether Arizona can legally block people who do not provide “documented proof of citizenship” from registering to vote for president.

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Arizona leaders are forging ahead with plans for new nuclear energy generation despite ongoing funding woes and water hurdles.

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A coalition of 24 attorneys general, including Attorney General Kris Mayes, and two governors sued the Trump administration on Monday to block a federal rule limiting exemptions to a new federal Medicaid work requirement.

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Living United for Change in Arizona is a statewide organization that advocates for minority communities and fights for social, racial and economic transformation. Currently, the organization is 90% women, about 70% LGBTQIA+ and has many members that are from the multi-racial working class. The organization has chapters in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Tucson and the Douglas area.

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With early ballots already making their way to mailboxes ahead of the July 21 primary, Republicans and independents will soon have a choice to make between two GOP candidates aiming to be Arizona’s next governor.

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Calling it a “political stunt,” Gov. Katie Hobbs has quashed a financial disclosure measure that was inspired by a state contract controversy within her Department of Child Safety.

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Arizonans cited by speed cameras won’t see their fines capped $75.

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A plan to issue $300 rebates on illegally collected sales taxes in Pinal County never received a final vote in the Senate before lawmakers adjourned for the session earlier this month — but the issue isn’t over.

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For Dana Kennedy, the state director at the Arizona branch of the American Association of Retired Persons, aging is not only a political issue, but a personal one. A social worker by profession, Kennedy brings her own experience of caring for aging family members and clients to her work advocating for Arizona seniors at the state Capitol and beyond.

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This week's print edition closes the door on the 2026 legislative session and opens the door to Election Day. Our main issue this week was the GOP primary for governor, an unexpectedly tame affair between U.S. Reps. Andy Biggs and David Schweikert. All the while their would-be opponent, incumbent Gov. Katie Hobbs, is still tied to her desk finishing up everything sent to her late last week. That includes measures to eliminate criminal court fees and make homes a little more affordable across the state.

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Those tuning in to the Republican gubernatorial primary debate on June 17 expecting to see two frontrunners at each other’s throats likely left disappointed.

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The Tohono O’odham Nation wants a federal judge to immediately halt all pending plans by the Department of Homeland Security to build 62 miles of border wall through its reservation.

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The number of measures on the November ballot to curb school vouchers is now down to one.

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For almost 40 years, Paradise Valley has used photo radar enforcement systems to issue citations for speeders. Now, a ballot referral from Arizona lawmakers could leave the fate of the nation’s first ever statewide photo radar system up for a vote.

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Just a year ago, state lawmakers and Gov. Katie Hobbs agreed to establish a program to provide those wrongfully convicted of crimes with compensation.

Now that program is gone.

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Funding critical to improving the state prison system fell short in the state budget this session.

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For years, Arizona’s boat rental companies have paid for liability insurance and complied with state regulations they say are essential to keeping people safe on the water.

But their newest competitors don’t have to.

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Arizona's GOP are celebrating full federal tax conformity and new Medicaid regulations in the latest state budget. Plus, recent federal investment and environmental deregulation have us wondering: Is coal making a comeback in Arizona?

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