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A Maricopa County Superior Court judge accused county supervisors of engaging in “shenanigans” after it forced Recorder Justin Heap to testify in an open meeting and tried to introduce that testimony in court.
Latest Arizona politics news from KJZZ
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Democratic officials and pro-democracy groups worry that the Trump administration’s latest efforts to relitigate Arizona’s past elections are part of a larger attempt to sow doubt ahead of the 2026 midterms. -
Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs wants ongoing funding for energy assistance programs, but she needs support from Republican lawmakers to make it happen. -
Pima County is projected to receive about $2.67 billion in transportation investments over the next 20 years after the success of twin ballot measures on Tuesday. -
Arizona cities won’t get a chance to limit the number or placement of short-term rentals in this legislative session. But cities could get some additional oversight. -
Jon Przyby says his business has felt the effects of tariffs firsthand. Przybyl is the owner of Proof Bread, and he says the tariff costs stopped them from opening a new location in Gilbert.
Latest National politics news from NPR
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NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy of Connecticut, who says the Trump administration's war plans for Iran are "incoherent and incomplete."
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Swing voters who helped reelect President Trump in 2024 don't support his decision to go to war in Iran and instead want to see U.S. tax dollars spent tackling economic pressures facing Americans. -
The White House wants tougher rules for commercial licenses after several high-profile crashes involving foreign-born drivers. But critics say that would do little to make the nation's roads safer. -
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Rep. Kevin Kiley of California about changing his political party affiliation from Republican to Independent.
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President Trump made lowering gas prices the centerpiece of his affordability agenda. He now faces the political perils of the war with Iran, as Middle East energy infrastructure is disrupted.
