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Kansas and Michigan offer lessons for Democratic governors with GOP legislatures

It’s been 14 years since Arizona last had a Democratic governor. At that time, just like today, Arizona’s legislature was ruled by the state GOP. 

As …

3 years, 4 months ago

How much is the Super Bowl worth to the host?

Everywhere you look, it’s clear that the Super Bowl is here. Murals and banners are up, cities are cleaning up, and the fans are flying in.

Many guest…

3 years, 4 months ago

Clashing political styles: We compare Sen. Kyrsten Sinema and Rep. Ruben Gallego

When U.S. Rep. Ruben Gallego announced he was running for U.S. Senate, the Arizona Democrat made clear that it’s in part because of what he views as …

3 years, 4 months ago

Arizonans setting the tone for a split Congress

A joke that is so overused it's not even funny anymore: Congress can't get anything done.

But with a new split Congress, the joke might be reality, an…

3 years, 4 months ago

There's enough blame to go around. But Rio Verde Foothills needs a water solution now.

Residents of the Rio Verde Foothills community just north of Scottsdale are facing dry taps and no immediate solution. The unincorporated land has fo…

3 years, 5 months ago

A breakdown of Gov. Hobbs' first State of the State

Arizonans heard the plans from a new Governor for the first time in 8 years as Democrat Katie Hobbs started her second week in office.

In her State of…

3 years, 5 months ago

Abortion, inflation, and school funding. What's in store for Arizona 2023?

It’s 2023 and Arizona has a new governor, a U.S. senator without a party affiliation, a more conservative Legislature and familiar issues to face in …

3 years, 5 months ago

Happy Holidays from The Gaggle

We’re taking a break this week to celebrate the holidays with our loved ones.

In the meantime, be sure to check out our 2022 retrospective episode fr…

3 years, 5 months ago

Arizona's roses, thorns and buds: A 2022 retrospective

The year 2022 was filled with political ups and downs and drama seemingly from every corner in Arizona. 

The year began with Gov. Doug Ducey’s final S…

3 years, 6 months ago

'State's image has never been stronger': Ducey joins as he wraps up tenure

On Jan. 2, 2023, Katie Hobbs will take up the mantel as governor of Arizona. Passing the baton is Gov. Doug Ducey, who is ending his second term in t…

3 years, 6 months ago