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State lawmakers are on the verge of making sharp cuts in divorce payments. Specifically, how long those getting divorced will have to pay their soon-to-be former spouses.

Proposed Arizona law would limit divorce support to 4 years | Arizona Capitol Times State lawmakers advance legislation to limit spousal maintenance to four years, drawing party-line opposition over individual circumstances.

Calling it an illegal intrusion on their authority, Republican legislative leaders are moving to block — or at least delay — a court order requiring them to fix the system of public school funding that left some students in disrepaired buildings and without the equipment necessary to learn.

Funding freeze? GOP seeks delay in state school overhaul | Arizona Capitol Times Arizona Republican leaders are challenging a court order to fix the state's unconstitutional school funding system, arguing the judge exceeded his authority.

In case anyone was worried about a lack of candidates in Arizona’s gubernatorial race, a “New” satirical contender has joined the pack with an offbeat platform and the backing of a “New” party.

Say hello to the ‘New’ guy: Comedian aims to shake up Arizona governor’s race | Arizona Capitol Times Fictional candidate New Amato enters Arizona governor's race, targeting Gov. Katie Hobbs and Congressman Andy Biggs.

Arizona is the American Southwest, meaning there’s no shortage of Western history and culture at our state Capitol. Sometimes, that influence spills over onto the chamber floors, leaving onlookers with a fairly good shot of seeing one of Arizona’s highest elected officials donning a cowboy hat more akin to a John Wayne movie than a state legislature.

Cowboy hats and politics: The hats of Sen. David Gowan | Arizona Capitol Times Arizona is the American Southwest, meaning there’s no shortage of Western history and culture at our state Capitol.

When Caroline Trotter noticed issues in her neighborhood, she went to her local homeowners association. What she encountered prompted her to propose a piece of new legislation.

Homeowners are gaining ground against HOAs | Arizona Capitol Times When Caroline Trotter noticed issues in her neighborhood, she went to her local homeowners association. What she encountered prompted her to propose a piece of new legislation.

Lawmakers and advocates are waiting to see whether the allegedly incoming bipartisan budget will include $1.5 million to actualize an oversight office to monitor state prisons.

Supporters maintain pressure for prison oversight appropriation | Arizona Capitol Times Lawmakers and advocates push for $1.5 million to fund a state prison oversight office amid reports of worsening conditions.