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State Capitol

The governor, Legislature, agencies, and the choices made at 1700 West Washington.

Capitol

Katie Hobbs Is Turning Arizona’s Scenic Landscape into a Playground for Foreign Solar Developers

For generations, Arizona’s wide-open land has supported ranchers, farmers and the communities that helped build our great state. Then, the climate activists came along. Armed with nothing more than junk science from climate “experts” like Al Gore and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, they got busy imposing costly green...

AZ Free News • Jun 5, 10:22 PM

RightRightThe article frames Katie Hobbs and climate activists negatively, portraying their actions as harmful to Arizona’s land and economy while using derogatory terms like "junk science" and positioning them as adversaries to traditional values.Estimated story lean · AI scan of the piece, not the publisherEstimated story lean Right. The article frames Katie Hobbs and climate activists negatively, portraying their actions as harmful to Arizona’s land and economy while using derogatory terms like "junk science" and positioning them as adversaries to traditional values.
(from AZ Free News)

Capitol

How Arizona's Property Tax System Works

Assessed values, tax rates, exemptions, and the overlapping jurisdictions on your bill. The total is local even when the anger is statewide.

Jose Gonzalez • Jun 1, 9:00 AM

CenterCenterExplains property tax mechanics and layered local rates with fiscal clarity rather than anti-tax or pro-tax ideology.Estimated story lean · AI scan of the piece, not the publisherEstimated story lean Center. Explains property tax mechanics and layered local rates with fiscal clarity rather than anti-tax or pro-tax ideology.

Capitol

Arizona’s Real Budget Problem? Too Much Spending, Not Too Little Taxing

A recent op-ed in the Arizona Republic by the Arizona Center for Economic Progress argued that the legislature’s budget “doesn’t add up” and that Arizona needs a “reality check.” We agree a reality check is in order, but definitely not the kind being offered. The argument, which has become the standard refrain from...

AZ Free News • May 21, 12:12 PM

Lean rightLean rightThe article leans right by criticizing progressive arguments for more taxation while framing government spending as the primary issue. It portrays the opposing viewpoint as misguided without directly addressing the merits of their concerns.Estimated story lean · AI scan of the piece, not the publisherEstimated story lean Lean right. The article leans right by criticizing progressive arguments for more taxation while framing government spending as the primary issue. It portrays the opposing viewpoint as misguided without directly addressing the merits of their concerns.
(from AZ Free News)

Capitol

No Means No: Why Tucson Voters Should Reject TEP’s Repackaged Climate Deal

This November, Tucson voters are being asked (again) to approve a 25-year franchise agreement between Tucson and Tucson Electric Power (TEP). Franchise agreements are generally standard arrangements that allow utilities to use public rights-of-way for poles, wires, and infrastructure. But there is nothing standard...

AZ Free News • May 12, 1:51 PM

Lean rightLean rightThe article frames the franchise agreement as problematic and emphasizes concerns about the implications of the climate deal, suggesting a skeptical viewpoint towards the proposed agreement. This tilt reflects a lean right stance, particularly in questioning the motivations behind the agreement.Estimated story lean · AI scan of the piece, not the publisherEstimated story lean Lean right. The article frames the franchise agreement as problematic and emphasizes concerns about the implications of the climate deal, suggesting a skeptical viewpoint towards the proposed agreement. This tilt reflects a lean right stance, particularly in questioning the motivations behind the agreement.
(from AZ Free News)

Capitol

Phoenix Schools Platforming Calvin Terrell Through “Cultural Awareness” Programming Should Raise Concerns

How much are Phoenix public schools paying activist speaker Calvin Terrell to teach students to “decolonize,” claim ICE is the “slave patrol,” and encourage students to “risk it all for justice”?

The State 48 News • May 11, 6:01 AM

LeftLeftThe article criticizes Phoenix public schools for promoting Calvin Terrell, highlighting his activist rhetoric and framing his views as extreme and controversial. The use of charged language like 'decolonize' and 'slave patrol' suggests a strong progressive framing that delegitimizes opposing viewpoints.Estimated story lean · AI scan of the piece, not the publisherEstimated story lean Left. The article criticizes Phoenix public schools for promoting Calvin Terrell, highlighting his activist rhetoric and framing his views as extreme and controversial. The use of charged language like 'decolonize' and 'slave patrol' suggests a strong progressive framing that delegitimizes opposing viewpoints.
(from The State 48 News)

Capitol

Republicans Produced their Budget Plan. Now Hobbs Needs to do the Same.

Less than an hour had passed from when Republicans delivered a budget to Katie Hobbs desk yesterday to when she stamped it with a ‘veto.’ No one is surprised, since from the moment she walked out of negotiations six weeks ago and “challenged” Republicans to show their budget hand, she had already made up her mind...

AZ Free News • May 7, 11:34 AM

Lean rightLean rightThe article emphasizes Republican actions and frames Governor Hobbs' veto as anticipated and negative, suggesting she is playing a blame game rather than engaging in the budget process. This reflects a lean toward a critical view of Democratic leadership.Estimated story lean · AI scan of the piece, not the publisherEstimated story lean Lean right. The article emphasizes Republican actions and frames Governor Hobbs' veto as anticipated and negative, suggesting she is playing a blame game rather than engaging in the budget process. This reflects a lean toward a critical view of Democratic leadership.
(from AZ Free News)

Capitol

How to Read an Arizona State Budget Without the Spin

Baseline, one-time money, structural balance, and the difference between a signing ceremony and a sustainable ledger.

Jose Gonzalez • Apr 27, 9:00 AM

CenterCenterTeaches budget literacy—baselines, one-time funds, and structural balance—without endorsing a party’s victory lap.Estimated story lean · AI scan of the piece, not the publisherEstimated story lean Center. Teaches budget literacy—baselines, one-time funds, and structural balance—without endorsing a party’s victory lap.

Capitol

“Deeply Corrupt” Arizona Lawmakers Advance Sweeping DCS Reforms Amid Allegations of Systemic Bias and a Broken System

Hearing exposes racial disparities, foster care failures, and structural dysfunction inside child welfare system

The State 48 News • Feb 22, 11:42 AM

Lean leftLean leftThe article frames Arizona lawmakers as corrupt while focusing on allegations of systemic bias and failures in the child welfare system, suggesting a soft progressive tilt by emphasizing issues of racial disparities and foster care shortcomings without including conservative counterpoints.Estimated story lean · AI scan of the piece, not the publisherEstimated story lean Lean left. The article frames Arizona lawmakers as corrupt while focusing on allegations of systemic bias and failures in the child welfare system, suggesting a soft progressive tilt by emphasizing issues of racial disparities and foster care shortcomings without including conservative counterpoints.
(from The State 48 News)

Capitol

Testify or Be Removed: Maricopa Board Escalates Fight With Recorder Justin Heap

Mark Stewart retains counsel, Debbie Lesko steps back, and Arizona GOP Chair Strikes Measured Tone

The State 48 News • Feb 17, 5:34 AM

CenterCenterThe article provides a straightforward account of a local political situation without evident bias, focusing on the actions of the Maricopa Board and mentioning key players involved. It does not frame any party or individual as a hero or villain.Estimated story lean · AI scan of the piece, not the publisherEstimated story lean Center. The article provides a straightforward account of a local political situation without evident bias, focusing on the actions of the Maricopa Board and mentioning key players involved. It does not frame any party or individual as a hero or villain.
(from The State 48 News)

Capitol

Buckle Up: AZGOP’s Chair Fight Heads to Prescott Valley

Four candidates. Floor motions lurking. Rumors of Trump-world involvement.

The State 48 News • Jan 21, 12:59 AM

CenterCenterThe article presents straightforward information about a political event in Arizona without overtly promoting any perspective or emphasizing partisan viewpoints. It includes details about the candidates and the context of the chair fight, maintaining a neutral tone.Estimated story lean · AI scan of the piece, not the publisherEstimated story lean Center. The article presents straightforward information about a political event in Arizona without overtly promoting any perspective or emphasizing partisan viewpoints. It includes details about the candidates and the context of the chair fight, maintaining a neutral tone.
(from The State 48 News)

Capitol

Accountability Starts Local: The Centennial High School Case and School Oversight in Arizona

State 48 News’ reporting on Centennial High School, our interview with Tiffany Benson, and why this story carries into the New Year

The State 48 News • Dec 31, 5:56 PM

CenterCenterThe piece appears to adopt a neutral stance by focusing on local accountability and school oversight without showing clear bias towards either political side or promoting a particular narrative.Estimated story lean · AI scan of the piece, not the publisherEstimated story lean Center. The piece appears to adopt a neutral stance by focusing on local accountability and school oversight without showing clear bias towards either political side or promoting a particular narrative.
(from The State 48 News)

Capitol

Police Records Detail Alleged Inappropriate Relationships Between Centennial High School Teachers and Students

A 168-page Peoria police report outlines parent warnings, administrative notice, explicit digital evidence, and multiple investigations now under review by prosecutors

The State 48 News • Dec 18, 4:22 PM

CenterCenterThe article presents straightforward reporting on police investigations regarding inappropriate relationships, detailing evidence and the review process without any apparent bias toward either side.Estimated story lean · AI scan of the piece, not the publisherEstimated story lean Center. The article presents straightforward reporting on police investigations regarding inappropriate relationships, detailing evidence and the review process without any apparent bias toward either side.
(from The State 48 News)

Capitol

Hobbs ‘Pay-to-Play’ Scandal Reignites as Two Foster Teens Die After Placement in Sunshine Residential Group Homes

Deaths of Zariah Finley Dodd and Sarabeth Sokolsky renew scrutiny of Sunshine Residential Homes, state oversight failures, and political ties to Governor Katie Hobbs

The State 48 News • Dec 17, 9:44 AM

Lean leftLean leftThe article emphasizes political ties to Governor Katie Hobbs and state oversight failures in relation to the deaths of two foster teens, suggesting a critical stance towards her administration while lacking a balanced perspective on republican accountability.Estimated story lean · AI scan of the piece, not the publisherEstimated story lean Lean left. The article emphasizes political ties to Governor Katie Hobbs and state oversight failures in relation to the deaths of two foster teens, suggesting a critical stance towards her administration while lacking a balanced perspective on republican accountability.
(from The State 48 News)

Capitol

Inside the Statehouse — Senator John Kavanagh on State Legislatures: An Owner’s Manual

Pulling Back the Curtain on How State Government Really Functions

The State 48 News • Dec 16, 4:44 PM

CenterCenterThe article aims to provide an informative perspective on state government operations without evident bias, focusing on insights from Senator John Kavanagh.Estimated story lean · AI scan of the piece, not the publisherEstimated story lean Center. The article aims to provide an informative perspective on state government operations without evident bias, focusing on insights from Senator John Kavanagh.
(from The State 48 News)

Capitol

Rep. Kolodin Warns Arizona Is “Behind the Curve” as Lawmakers Confront AI Threats to Elections, Free Speech & Employment

Arizona Sounds the Alarm: Top Experts Rush In to Chart the Future of AI

The State 48 News • Dec 5, 9:57 AM

Lean rightLean rightThe article highlights concerns about AI threats while framing lawmakers as proactive, suggesting a focus on competence and regulatory necessity. This leans towards a conservative perspective by emphasizing potential risks rather than progressive solutions.Estimated story lean · AI scan of the piece, not the publisherEstimated story lean Lean right. The article highlights concerns about AI threats while framing lawmakers as proactive, suggesting a focus on competence and regulatory necessity. This leans towards a conservative perspective by emphasizing potential risks rather than progressive solutions.
(from The State 48 News)

Capitol

Second Privacy Failure? Horne’s Office Publishes Unredacted ESA Letter

Parent identified in ESA release during political attack on AG; families say exposure is becoming a pattern

The State 48 News • Dec 4, 9:03 AM

Lean leftLean leftThe article suggests a failure in privacy due to the release of an unredacted letter, framing the incident as a political attack on the AG and highlighting the concerns of families. This indicates a lean left perspective by emphasizing the negative implications of the AG’s actions without presenting counterarguments.Estimated story lean · AI scan of the piece, not the publisherEstimated story lean Lean left. The article suggests a failure in privacy due to the release of an unredacted letter, framing the incident as a political attack on the AG and highlighting the concerns of families. This indicates a lean left perspective by emphasizing the negative implications of the AG’s actions without presenting counterarguments.
(from The State 48 News)

Capitol

Prescott Case Becomes a Statewide Test of Arizona’s Ethics Laws

At issue: whether public officials can use taxpayer dollars to defend alleged misconduct.

The State 48 News • Nov 26, 7:58 AM

CenterCenterThe article focuses on a legal case regarding the use of taxpayer dollars for defending alleged misconduct by public officials, presenting the facts without overt framing or bias.Estimated story lean · AI scan of the piece, not the publisherEstimated story lean Center. The article focuses on a legal case regarding the use of taxpayer dollars for defending alleged misconduct by public officials, presenting the facts without overt framing or bias.
(from The State 48 News)

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