Christina Marikos, Data Manager at Rural Arizona Action, presented a detailed analysis of voter trends from the 2024 election. Her presentation offered a national overview and closer look at Arizona’s shifting political landscape, particularly in legislative and congressional districts across the southern region. Marikos’ findings revealed a growing concern for Democrats...

Protesters in Cochise County rallied outside Rep. Gail Griffin’s “Water 101” presentation in Sierra Vista, citing concerns over Arizona’s groundwater management. Critics argue Griffin has blocked key water reform bills while local communities face growing challenges with wells, agriculture, and the region’s fragile San Pedro River.

The 2025 legislative session brought historic investments in child care, key wins for housing and water, and critical defenses against harmful bills, along with a few tough setbacks. Here’s what passed, what we stopped, and what’s coming in 2026.