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Does Arizona still have a part-time Legislature?
(Source: Arizona Capitol Times — August 16, 2025)
Arizona lawmakers debate whether the state still has a true part-time Legislature, as Rep. Justin Wilmeth pushes a constitutional cap on session length amid growing concerns over low pay and long work months.
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Arizona’s new laws bring changes to pet care, school meals and online age verification
(Source: Arizona Capitol Times — September 26, 2025)
Arizona’s latest laws reshape daily life, from banning ultra-processed school meals and tightening online age checks to redefining animal cruelty and water rights, marking major statewide shifts starting Sept. 26.
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State budget analysts give bleak forecast ahead of federal H.R. 1 changes
(Source: Arizona Capitol Times — October 9, 2025)
Arizona budget analysts warn of a looming $1 billion gap as new federal tax and Medicaid changes under H.R. 1 strain state finances, leaving just $67 million for 2027 spending and forcing tough funding choices ahead.
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