Tony West believed in public service. As a Republican, he served five terms in the House and three in the Senate from 1973 until 1988. A concurrent resolution to honor […]

Key Points: A bill to allow lawsuits against teachers accused of antisemitism is one vote away from passing Legislature Opponents warn punishment against criticism of Israel threatens teacher rights, free […]

Key Points The bill requires hotels to post signs stating that the facility serves homeless people Supporters say the measure is necessary to protect families and consumers  Opponents say mixed […]

Key Points: Republicans likely to unveil final Proposition 123 language on May 19  Democrats, education groups oppose tying school choice to teacher pay proposal  Opponents warn of lawsuits, campaigns if […]

Key points: Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, a Chicago native, was elected pope the second day of balloting Pope Leo’s rise through the Catholic Church spans three continents, with deep ties […]

Key Points: Parents of disabled children have formed a group to recall four GOP lawmakers There’s only been one successful recall of a sitting state legislator in Arizona Recall efforts […]

Key Points: Rural fire districts are asking state lawmakers for more funding to fix staffing issues  Voters had an opportunity in 2022 to fund fire districts but voted against it  […]

Key Points: Encampments on college campuses now illegal in state law Legislation requires disciplinary action against protesters from administration Opponents feel language is overly broad and will lead to targeted […]

Key Points: A bill allowing public utility companies to securitize assets passed out of the Legislature Republicans say the governor will sign the bill with new amendments Some Democrats say […]