Politics

A New Flashpoint Over Federal Tax Changes A debate over how—and how quickly—Arizona should adjust its tax laws to reflect recent federal changes is shaping up as an early flashpoint

A Painful Loss and Preventable Factors This OpEd is a follow-up to my last one, The Sound of Taps: A Brother’s Reflection on Sacrifice and Service. The more I think

A new leadership team is stepping into the spotlight at the Arizona State Capitol, as House Speaker Steve Montenegro announces a slate of key promotions and appointments that he says

A Fast Pivot After Election Promises As the 2026 legislative session approaches, a political storm is already brewing in Richmond. Despite months of assurances that Virginia’s longstanding right to work

Sen. Andrew Lang Looks Ahead to 2026: Accountability, Community Priorities, and a Push for Stronger Oversight As the calendar turns toward winter and Minnesota edges closer to the start of

Lawmakers Request Review of State Licensing and Identification Systems Leaders of the Pennsylvania House Republican Caucus are calling for a comprehensive investigation into the state’s driver’s license, REAL ID, and

Former Florida House Speaker and current gubernatorial candidate Paul Renner has introduced the Florida First Affordability Plan, a wide-ranging economic proposal aimed at lowering costs, strengthening job opportunities, and improving

Indiana Senate Decision Not to Reconvene in December Redirects Focus Toward 2026 Priorities The Indiana Senate’s decision not to return for a December session has reshaped the political landscape heading

Allegations Raise Questions About Political Favoritism Arizona House Speaker Steve Montenegro has formed an advisory team to examine claims of political favoritism inside the state’s Department of Child Safety (DCS).

A Budget Built on Bipartisan Compromise Pennsylvania lawmakers have approved a bipartisan state budget that Representative Kristin Marcell described as a responsible agreement balancing fiscal restraint with targeted investments. The