Howard Fischer, Capitol Media Services//January 19, 2016//

Saying it promotes safety, the No. 2 House Republican wants the state to pay for Arizonans to get licensed to carry concealed weapons. The proposal by House Majority Leader Steve...

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Bill would pay Arizonans to get licenses for concealed weapons