Howard Fischer, Capitol Media Services//April 5, 2017//

Arizona senators today approved an end-run around the chairman of the House Judiciary Committee in a bid to encourage people to rescue children and pets. HB2494, approved on a 20-7...

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Lawmakers bypass committee to approve bill encouraging rescue of children, pets