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Phoenix New Times - Politics
Phoenix's 'May Day' protest at the Capitol: What to know
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Parents rejoice at deal on disabilities program funding5 days ago
Lawmakers finally vote to fund program for parents of disabled kids -- By Morgan Fischer -- Republicans and Gov. Katie Hobbs ended a standoff over the program, which helps parents care for their disabled children.1 day ago
Ansari, back from El Salvador, vows to keep 'fighting for due process' -- By Morgan Fischer -- The Phoenix lawmaker sought the release of wrongly deported Kilmar Abrego Garcia. She returned empty-handed but emboldened.5 days ago
UPDATED: Every bill Gov. Katie Hobbs has vetoed in 2025, and why -- By TJ L'Heureux -- Gov. Katie Hobbs has vetoed 52 bills so far in the 2025 legislative session. Here's what they were.6 days ago
A kratom retailer calls for crackdown on 'unsafe' 7-OH variant -- By Morgan Fischer -- A synthetic variant of the plant-based drug poses risks. A kratom retailer wants to see products pulled from Arizona shelves.6 days ago
Oak Flat, a holy Apache site east of Phoenix, faces rapid sale and destruction -- By TJ L'Heureux -- The U.S. government said it will move to sell of the copper-rich Arizona site despite a possible Supreme Court intervention.7 days ago
Hobbs to veto all bills until GOP funds program for parents of disabled kids -- By Caitlin Sievers | Arizona Mirror -- Gov. Katie Hobbs is at war with Republicans over how much to fund the program, which is about to run out of money.8 days ago
Ansari to visit El Salvador to urge release of man Trump disappeared -- By Morgan Fischer -- The Trump administration mistakenly sent Kilmar Abrego Garcia to a notorious foreign prison but refuses to bring him back.12 days ago
Wendy Rogers brags about passing stolen valor bill she blocked -- By TJ L'Heureux -- State Sen. Wendy Rogers took credit for something she didn't do. What is that called again?12 days ago
'We need stability.' Local brewers, Arizona politicians talk tariffs -- By Sara Crocker -- Brewery owners gathered with Gov. Katie Hobbs and Rep. Greg Stanton in Tempe to discuss how tariffs hurt local businesses.13 days ago
Republicans are fucking with a program for parents of disabled kids -- By Morgan Fischer -- A state program that pays parents to care for their disabled children is out of money. Republicans are holding it hostage.13 days ago
Worst flight? Stanton jokes it's one stuck between these GOP lawmakers -- By Morgan Fischer -- On a flight home to Phoenix, Democratic Rep. Greg Stanton tweeted a photo making fun of Andy Biggs and David Schweikert.13 days ago
Lawmaker rips fellow Republican who voted no on stolen valor bill -- By TJ L'Heureux -- State Rep. Alexander Kolodin cast the only vote against making fake military service claims a crime. It earned him a lecture.13 days ago
Arizona Democrats walk out of speech by Trump's 'asshole' border czar -- By TJ L'Heureux -- Republicans invited Tom Homan, who has led Trump's mass deportation efforts, to address the Arizona Legislature on Tuesday.18 days ago
Gallego roasts Homeland Security secretary for assault rifle cosplay -- By TJ L'Heureux -- Kristi Noem tried to look tough while making a video in Arizona. Instead, she looked like she looked unfit to hold a firearm.20 days ago
Wendy Rogers really wants Trump to know she likes giving him money -- By Morgan Fischer -- Notorious state Sen. Wendy Rogers posted a video bragging about her gold Trump sneakers and her expensive Trump watch.21 days ago
Thousands protest Trump and Musk at the Arizona Capitol: 38 photos -- By Grace Monos -- The latest demonstration organized by the 50501 movement drew quite the crowd, and several stand-out protest signs.21 days ago
Phoenix's 'Hands Off' protest at the Capitol: What to know -- By TJ L'Heureux -- The latest large-scale protest against Donald Trump and Elon Musk organized by the 50501 movement is set for April 5.29 days ago
'Will not be erased': Rainbows Festival holds firm amid Trump's assault -- By Morgan Fischer -- Phoenix Pride's spring festival is among Arizona's biggest parties. This year, it's also a bulwark against a hostile president.24 days ago
8 social media accounts to follow for Arizona politics junkies -- By TJ L'Heureux -- Like Arizona politics, social media's an addictive hellscape. If you're stuck in it, might as well laugh and learn something.26 days ago
Arizona bill aims to ban ultra-processed foods in public schools -- By Katrina Michalak | Cronkite News -- The bill would prohibit foods with colored dyes and other potentially harmful ingredients from being served to students.27 days ago