🏛️ Structure of Arizona State Government
Executive Branch
Led by the Governor (currently Katie Hobbs).
Other elected officials: Secretary of State, Attorney General, Treasurer, Superintendent of Public Instruction, and Mine Inspector.
Legislative Branch
Arizona State Legislature: Bicameral system with the House of Representatives (60 members) and the Senate (30 members).
Arizona House of Representatives Website
Arizona State Senate Website
Judicial Branch
Led by the Arizona Supreme Court, with intermediate appellate and trial courts.
🗳️ Elections and Voter Information
Secretary of State (Elections Division): Manages voter registration, election security, and candidate filings.
📊 Key Political Issues in Arizona
Water Rights and Drought Management
Border Security and Immigration Policy
Education Funding and School Choice
Renewable Energy and Environmental Preservation
Affordable Housing and Homelessness
Indigenous Rights and Sovereignty
🤝 Civic Engagement & Grassroots Activism
League of Women Voters of Arizona: Promotes informed and active participation in government.
LWV Arizona Website
Arizona Center for Empowerment: Focused on social and racial justice advocacy.
Arizona Conservation Alliance: Advocates for environmental protection and sustainability.
📰 Stay Informed
The Arizona Republic: Covers state politics and major issues.
Arizona Capitol Times: Focused on state government and policy news.
Arizona PBS: In-depth reporting on politics and policy.
📚 Educational Resources
Arizona State Library, Archives & Public Records: Offers government documents and historical records.
BallotPedia Arizona: Neutral, fact-checked election and policy information.
Ballotpedia Arizona
📱 Useful Tools and Apps
Countable: Follow legislation and contact your representatives.
CivicEngage: Portal for community-level civic information.