Howard Fischer, Capitol Media Services//April 9, 2024//

In this photo illustration, a man aims a hand gun at fa iring range in desert. (Deposit Photos)

Howard Fischer, Capitol Media Services//April 9, 2024//

Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoed a controversial measure Monday that would have expanded the scope of the state’s “defense of premises” law. “The legislation as written values property over human life...

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