Arizona Politics Archives

Sinema honors Capitol officer’s role during siege

January 25, 2021 6:25 pm Lisa Sturgis

Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, (D-Ariz.) has taken steps to honor a U.S. Capitol Police officer for his wit and bravery when confronted by an angry horde of…

Grijalva: ”It’s a celebration but comes with expectation and optimism”

January 20, 2021 6:36 pm Cody Lee

Many people celebrated Wednesday’s inauguration of President Joe Biden, but few were as happy to see change arrive in the nation’s capitol as Rep.…

DSW’s congressional delegation reacts to Biden inauguration

January 20, 2021 12:48 pm Lisa Sturgis

The Desert Southwest’s congressional delegation wasted no time Wednesday sending congratulations and warm wishes to President Joe Biden and Vice…

Arizona Legislature takes aim at renewable energy standards

January 19, 2021 5:05 pm Lisa Sturgis

The Republican-controlled Arizona State Legislature aims to strip the state utility commission of the power to force electric companies to use…

The future of the border wall under the Biden Administration

January 19, 2021 12:03 pm April Hettinger

President-elect Joe Biden made a “not another foot of wall” promise during his campaign. Now, elected Democrats are challenging him to uphold his…

Gov. Doug Ducey to attend Biden’s inauguration

January 14, 2021 9:26 am Sumiko Keil, Jenny Day

Gov. Doug Ducey will attend the Biden inauguration next…

Trump supporter claims two Arizona lawmakers helped facilitate Capitol riot

January 13, 2021 6:52 pm Jenny Day

See how two local lawmakers are…

Arizona’s Congressional delegation weighs in on impeachment

January 13, 2021 5:48 pm Lisa Sturgis, Jenny Day

The U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday voted to impeach President Donald Trump for a second…

Rep. Raul Grijalva speaks out following last week’s chaotic moments on Capitol Hill

January 12, 2021 6:42 pm Adonis Albright

Congressman Raul Grijalva (D – Ariz.) and his Democrat colleagues are moving full speed ahead with efforts to impeach President Donald J. Trump…

Web Extra: Full interview with Rep. Raul Grijalva on what lies ahead for Democrats on Capitol Hill

January 12, 2021 6:45 pm Adonis Albright

U.S. Congressman Raul Grijalva (R – Ariz.) is speaking out about last week’s siege on the nation’s historic Capitol building. The Representative said…

Arizona Governor Doug Ducey delivers State of the State Address

January 11, 2021 4:32 pm Adonis Albright

On Monday, Governor Doug Ducey (R – Ariz.) gave his annual speech, where he delivered an update to Arizonans on his vision for the Grand Canyon…

Watch Now: Gov. Doug Ducey delivers State of the State Address

January 11, 2021 2:10 pm Lisa Sturgis

The coronavirus pandemic has forced Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey to break with tradition and deliver the annual State of the State address from his…

Arizona objection stops electoral vote count

January 6, 2021 1:39 pm Arlette Yousif

Rep. Paul Gosar, (R-Ariz.) brought an abrupt halt to the symbolic Congressional electoral vote count Wednesday with an…

Arizona Supreme Court upholds dismissal of election lawsuit

January 5, 2021 8:14 pm Lisa Sturgis

The Arizona Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld a lower court decision dismissing the final lawsuit seeking to reverse President-elect Joe Biden’s win in…

Ducey to deliver ‘State of the State’ address virtually

January 4, 2021 5:40 pm Lisa Sturgis, Jenny Day

Gov. Doug Ducey, (R-Ariz.) will deliver his annual “State of the State” address virtually this…

Maricopa County to fight subpoena demanding copies of ballots

December 18, 2020 3:49 pm Lisa Sturgis

The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors says it will fight a broad subpoena issued by the state Senate. The court order is part of the latest…

U.S. representatives call on Ducey to extend eviction moratorium

December 16, 2020 4:04 pm Lisa Sturgis

Members of Arizona’s Democratic congressional delegation want Gov. Doug Ducey to do more to ensure people can stay in their homes in the midst of the…