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Phoenix New Times - Politics
Oak Flat, holy to the Apaches, faces rapid sale
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Hobbs to veto all bills amid fight with GOP3 days ago
Every bill Gov. Katie Hobbs has vetoed in 2025, and why -- By TJ L'Heureux -- Gov. Katie Hobbs has already vetoed 19 bills this legislative session. Here's what they were.3 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.3 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?3 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.4 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.4 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.4 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.4 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.9 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.11 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.12 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.12 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 5.20 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.15 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.17 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.18 days ago
Glassman, vets slam 'coward' lawmaker for blocking Stolen Valor bill -- By TJ L'Heureux -- Rodney Glassman tore into Arizona Senate President Warren Petersen, his likely primary opponent for attorney general.18 days ago
GOP lawmaker makes up endorsement to tout run for Secretary of State -- By TJ L'Heureux -- State Rep. Alexander Kolodin says Arizona GOP chair Gina Swoboda asked him to run. She says she might run against him.19 days ago
Arizona ranks 3rd for missing Indigenous people. A new bill may help -- By Brandelyn Clark | Cronkite News -- Lawmakers want a missing Indigenous person alert system. No alert was issued for Emily Pike, whose body was found last month.20 days ago
'You failed': GOP lawmaker blasts MAGA state Sen. Wendy Rogers -- By Morgan Fischer -- Walt Blackman is pushing a bill to criminalize faking military service. Rogers is singlehandedly holding it up.20 days ago
Hamadeh pairs with disgraced quarterback Brett Favre on health program -- By Morgan Fischer -- If rooting out waste, fraud and abuse is the goal, teaming up with a guy implicated in a huge fraud scandal is an odd choice.24 days ago