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Journalists' Roundtable: Governor Hobbs signs protest bill - Arizona PBS

It’s Friday, which means it is time for another edition of Journalists’ Roundtable. This week, “Arizona Horizon” host Steve Goldstein was joined by Jeremy Duda of Axios Phoenix, and Mark Brodie and Camryn Sanchez both of KJZZ radio.

It’s Friday, which means it is time for another edition of Journalists’ Roundtable. This week, “Arizona Horizon” host Steve Goldstein was joined by Jeremy Duda of Axios Phoenix, and Mark Brodie and Camryn Sanchez both of KJZZ radio.

Journalists' Roundtable: Hobbs' veto pledge, national and Arizona politics - Arizona PBS

It’s Friday, which means it is time for another edition of Journalists’ Roundtable. This week, “Arizona Horizon” host Ted Simons was joined by Jim Small of Arizona Mirror, Camryn Sanchez of KJZZ and Wayne Schutsky of KJZZ.


Jim Small: “The Governor issued a moratorium on signing bills this week, but she did tell lawmakers, ‘Look, don’t send me anything else until we get this disability funding crisis under control and that money and legislation to make sure this program doesn’t go bankrupt in...

Journalists' Roundtable: Arizona public health cuts and campaigns - Arizona PBS

It’s Friday, which means it is time for another edition of Journalists’ Roundtable. This week, “Arizona Horizon” host Ted Simons was joined by Jeremy Duda of Axios Phoenix, Camryn Sanchez of KJZZ and Wayne Schutsky of KJZZ.


Camryn Sanchez: “We’re not the only state concerned about it. It greatly affects, potentially, our state budget as well. I think we’re talking about negotiations for what we need in terms of our health system; it coincides a lot with the federal health system.”


Wayne Sc...

Journalists' Roundtable: Arizona politics, Congress bids and more - Arizona PBS

It’s Friday, which means it is time for another edition of Journalists’ Roundtable. This week, “Arizona Horizon” host Ted Simons was joined by Jeremy Duda of Axios Phoenix, Camryn Sanchez of KJZZ and Dennis Welch of CBS-5 and 3-TV.


This week’s topics:





Could Adrian Fontes be running for Congress?


Jeremy Duda: “Well, a few days ago, he put that statement from his own Twitter that says, ‘I am officially considering this.’ He put out an email to his staff, and I think for most people, t...

Journalists' Roundtable: Senator Eva Burch resigns and more - Arizona PBS

It’s Friday, which means it is time for another edition of Journalists’ Roundtable. This week, “Arizona Horizon” was hosted by Steve Goldstein who was joined by Jeremy Duda of Axios Phoenix, Mark Brodie of KJZZ and Camryn Sanchez of KJZZ.


Eva Burch Resigns


Jeremy Duda: “Maybe if she wants a higher paying one, you know, if she were going to run for something, obviously pretty much any public office in the state probably pays more than the $24,000 a year that the state legislators get paid....

Journalists' Roundtable: Gov. Katie Hobbs' first veto of the session - Arizona PBS

It’s Friday, which means it was time for another edition of Journalists’ Roundtable. This week, “Arizona Horizon” host Ted Simons was joined by Jeremy Duda of Axios Phoenix, Howie Fischer of Capitol Media Services and Camryn Sanchez of KJZZ.

It’s Friday, which means it was time for another edition of Journalists’ Roundtable. This week, “Arizona Horizon” host Ted Simons was joined by Jeremy Duda of Axios Phoenix, Howie Fischer of Capitol Media Services and Camryn Sanchez of KJZZ.

Journalists' Roundtable: Governor Hobbs' budget director leaves - Arizona PBS

It’s Friday, which means it was time for another edition of the Journalists’ Roundtable. This week, host Ted Simons was joined by Mary Jo Pitzl of “The Arizona Republic” and azcentral.com, Wayne Schutsky of KJZZ and Camryn Sanchez of KJZZ.

It’s Friday, which means it was time for another edition of the Journalists’ Roundtable. This week, host Ted Simons was joined by Mary Jo Pitzl of “The Arizona Republic” and azcentral.com, Wayne Schutsky of KJZZ and Camryn Sanchez of KJZZ.

Journalists' Roundtable: State of the State, proposed budget and more - Arizona PBS

It’s Friday, which means it was time for another edition of the Journalists’ Roundtable. This week, Ted Simons was joined by Camryn Sanchez of KJZZ, Wayne Schutsky of KJZZ and Jeremy Duda of Axios Phoenix.


The journalists discussed the State of the State address delivered by Governor Katie Hobbs earlier this week. During that speech, Governor Hobbs talked about the “Arizona Promise.” During her address, she said the Arizona Promise is “the promise that everyday people can find opportunity … s...

Journalists' Roundtable: Upcoming legislative session and key issues - Arizona PBS

It’s Friday, which means it’s time for another edition of Journalists’ Roundtable. This week, we were joined by Camryn Sanchez of KJZZ, Mary Jo Pitzl of “The Arizona Republic” and Jim Small of Arizona Mirror.


This week, the journalists discussed the forecast for the upcoming legislative session, including Prop 123, the border, the State of the State forecast and more.

It’s Friday, which means it’s time for another edition of Journalists’ Roundtable. This week, we were joined by Camryn Sanche...
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New AZ law cracks down on emerging synthetic opioids

A new Arizona law cracks down on the sale of synthetic opioids that a Republican lawmaker warns are deadlier than fentanyl.Recently signed by Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs, the new law classifies synthetic opioids known as “nitazenes” as a narcotic.That means selling it will result in more serious felony charges.The bill, SB 1622, was pushed by Vanessa Ayala, the mother of Noah Ayala, a teenager who died of a fentanyl overdose last year.Ayala told a Senate committee in February that nitazenes pose...
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Another Democrat emerges in hope of challenging Congressman Schweikert

Another Democrat hopes to challenge Republican Congressman David Schweikert in Arizona’s 1st Congressional District.Magazine publisher Rick McCartney announced Monday that he’s joining the increasingly crowded Democratic primary in CD1, which encompasses Scottsdale, Paradise Valley and Cave Creek.Former lawmaker Amish Shah is also running. In 2024, Shah ran against five other Democrats in that primary and won, but lost to Schwikert in November.Another notable Democratic candidate is Marlene Galá...
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Maricopa County recorder wants to take back election powers from Board of Supervisors

The Maricopa County recorder has offered a new proposal to the county’s Board of Supervisors detailing his duties as they relate to running elections. It’s the latest in a saga of disagreement over the recorder’s job.When Republican Recorder Justin Heap took office this year, he unilaterally rejected the shared services agreement his predecessor Stephen Richer agreed to shortly before leaving office in 2024. It did move some of the recorder’s responsibilities to the Board of Supervisors, but the...
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Arizona's Mayes among AGs opposing federal proposal to ban state regulation of AI

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes and a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general oppose a congressional proposal to preempt states from regulating artificial intelligence.The House Energy and Commerce Committee released a bill amendment on Sunday to block states from regulating artificial intelligence for the next 10 years.The proposal is tucked into a much broader federal budget bill.The attorneys general of 40 states and territories, Mayes included, voiced their opposition to that idea in a...
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New laws protect Arizona utilities from some wildfire liability, allow securitization

A new Arizona law protects utilities who start wildfires from a certain amount of liability.The bill as it was originally introduced would have almost entirely protected utilities that get sued for starting wildfires, but it was opposed by insurers and trial lawyers.Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs signed a watered-down version of HB2201 this week. It requires utilities to submit plans for review every two years showing how they work to mitigate wildfire risk.Lobbyist Marc Osborn represents insurers...
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Arizona lawmakers look for reforms to prevent tragedy following the death of Emily Pike

Following the brutal killing of Arizona teenager Emily Pike, lawmakers are reexamining state systems that help children. They are looking to pinpoint issues they can improve on to prevent another tragedy.The Arizona Department of Child Safety told a legislative panel the agency didn’t have much information about Pike, because she came from the San Carlos Apache Reservation, a tribal jurisdiction.Pike, 14, had a history of being sexually abused, attempting suicide and running away.Sen. Theresa Ha...
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Hobbs is just a few vetoes away from breaking her 2023 record

Democratic Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs is on track to break a veto record she set two years ago.So far this week, Hobbs has struck down two sets of bills sent to her desk by the GOP-controlled Legislature. That brings her total number of vetoes this year to 138.That’s just five shy of the record she set for a single legislative session in 2023, her first year in office.Many of the vetoed bills passed on party lines, with Republican support and unanimous Democratic opposition.Among the latest reject...
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New AZ law increases penalties for group assaults following death of Queen Creek teenager

Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs signed a new law Monday that increases penalties for group assaults. The legislation was borne out of the fatal beating of a Queen Creek teenager in 2023.Sixteen-year-old Preston Lord was killed by a group of other teenagers called the "Gilbert Goons," who made similar attacks on other teens.The bipartisan law bearing his name allows group attackers to be charged with a more serious felony.The bill’s sponsor, Rep. Matt Gress (R-Gilbert), said Preston is more than a na...
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Former Arizona lawmaker Shah will challenge Congressman Schweikert — again

Former Arizona lawmaker Amish Shah will once again challenge Republican Congressman David Schweikert.Shah is a Phoenix Democrat and an emergency room doctor. He won the 2024 Democratic primary in Congressional District 1, emerging from a field of five candidates but lost to Schweikert in the general election by about 4 points.This time, Shah is campaigning on a promise to stand up to President Donald Trump and stabilize the economy.“Our country has been thrown into chaos by policies from an unch...
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New Arizona law allows border sheriffs to shoot down drones operated by Mexican cartels

Law enforcement in Arizona now have a legal right to shoot down drones operated by Mexican cartels along the border.A bipartisan bill, House Bill 2733 recently signed into law gives state law enforcement the go ahead to take down drones carrying drugs across the border from Mexico without worrying about liability.Democratic Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes says cartels’ use of drones to ferry drugs has increased dramatically over the past few years — according to a classified threat assessmen...
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Mayes files 17th lawsuit against Trump over his 'national energy emergency' executive order

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes filed yet another lawsuit against the Trump administration on Friday.This one challenges the “national energy emergency” President Trump declared on his first day in office through an executive order.Under emergency protocols, federal agencies are now advancing energy projects that use fossil fuels without going through usual reviews.Mayes accuses Trump of declaring a non-existent emergency solely to benefit oil companies and skirt environmental protections at...
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Arizona limits medical insurance coverage for organ transplants from China

Arizona joins a handful of other states with a new law targeted at organ harvesting in China.An international tribunal found in 2019 that China has been forcibly harvesting and selling organs rom marginalized groups detained in prison camps for years — sometimes while the people were still alive. It’s an estimated $1 billion industry.The tribunal found that China targeted Uyghurs and members of the Falun Gong religious group.“The Tribunal notes that forced organ harvesting is of unmatched wicked...
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This Arizona lawmaker is trying to pick his own Republican candidates for 2026

Welcome to the ninth episode of Prickly, a podcast from KJZZ’s Politics Desk. Subscribe here or wherever you get your podcasts, and don’t forget to subscribe to the Prickly newsletter.There’s a familiar character in Arizona politics now trying to exert influence over the state Republican Party – or more specifically, what candidates will represent the GOP in November 2026.In this episode, field correspondent Camryn Sanchez sat down for a conversation with Sen. Jake Hoffman, the West Valley Repub...
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Arizona state lawmakers are taking a break to focus on the state budget

Arizona state lawmakers are taking a break from their usual duties now that they’re close to the end of voting on this year’s bills. It’s time for them to hunker down on state budget negotiations.The House of Representatives is taking two weeks off and returns on May 19. The Senate will take three weeks off and return May 28.It’s common for lawmakers to shorten their workweek a few months into the session.Senate President Warren Petersen (R-Gilbert) said the other area of focus during the break...
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Opponents working to put Scottsdale Axon development referendum on statewide ballot

Opponents of Axon’s plans to build a new headquarters and housing in Scottsdale are gathering signatures to challenge a law blocking their right to hold a local referendum on the development.A recent law signed by Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs negated efforts by opponents of the taser and body camera company’s development project, who successfully gathered enough signatures to challenge Axon’s plans on Scottsdale ballots in 2026.Plans for the company’s headquarters include thousands of housing uni...
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