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Bill to settle Douglas-Ducey Board of Education fight dies
A bill designed to prevent future fights over who controls employees of the state Board of Education died Wednesday in the Arizona House after conservatives revolted against what they saw as a weakening of the state school superintendent's power.
GOP lawmakers pass election-related voting, spending bills
Arizona Republican legislators advanced several election-related bills Wednesday that Democrats say would limit voter participation and open the doors to heavier spending to influence elections by deep-pocketed donors.
Gov. Doug Ducey vetoes bill making gold legal tender
Gov. Doug Ducey vetoed a bill Wednesday that would have made Arizona the third state behind Utah and Oklahoma to recognize gold and silver as legal tender.
Gov. Doug Ducey signs bill outlawing aggressive panhandling
Gov. Doug Ducey signed two bills Wednesday that prevent aggressive panhandling. Republican Sen. John Kavanagh, R-Fountain Hills, said the bills are an attempt to limit fear and apprehension surrounding panhandling.
Arizona Senate president aims to end session Thursday night
Arizona Senate President Andy Biggs said he wants to end the 2015 legislative session by Thursday ai??i?? a target that would make it the shortest session in nearly 50 years.
Gov. Ducey signs bill increasing cap for craft breweries
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey signed a bill Tuesday increasing the production cap for state microbreweries while at Four Peaks Brewing Company's original restaurant in Tempe.
State health Services director to join University of Arizona
The state's longtime director of the Department of Health Services will soon join the University of Arizona.
Ducey to sign microbrewery production bill at Tempe brew pub
Gov. Doug Ducey plans to sign a bill allowing microbreweries to keep running their restaurants even as they grow into large beer producers at a Tempe brew pub.
Senate passes bill to join interstate land transfer compact
The Senate has pushed through two proposals to transfer federal public lands to the state.
Gov. Ducey vetoes animal cruelty bill
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey has vetoed a bill that would have created a separate set of animal cruelty laws for livestock and poultry than animals owned as pets.
Gov. Doug Ducey signs abortion medication requirement bill
Gov. Doug Ducey has signed a bill requiring abortion providers to tell women they can reverse the effects of a drug-induced abortion.
Ducey must act on bill shielding officer ID after shootings
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey faces a deadline today to sign or veto a bill requiring law enforcement agencies to keep the names of officers involved in shootings secret for two months.
