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Basics of Arizona SB1062; opponents say targets gays
Opponents argue the bill is designed to allow businesses to discriminate against people because of their sexual orientation. Proponents say it is designed to give businesses the right to refuse to participate in gay marriages and other activities that run afoul of their religious beliefs. Here are the basics of the law.
Senate approves bill banning female circumcision
The Arizona Senate has approved a bill outlawing female genital mutilation that's known as female circumcision.
Senate passes bill allowing killing of wolves
The Arizona Senate has approved a bill that allows livestock owners to shoot wolves protected by federal regulations if the wolf is attacking other animals.
Arizona Legislature’s child welfare panel to meet
The Arizona Legislature's Child Protective Services oversight committee is set to hear from the man Gov. Jan Brewer appointed to determine why more than 6,500 abuse and neglect reports received no response.
Republican bill targets border security
A House committee has approved a $5 million appropriation for new communications equipment in Cochise County that Republicans hope will increase border security.
Ariz. Dept. of Water Resources has a new director
The Arizona Department of Water Resources now has a new director. Michael J. Lacey was appointed to the job Tuesday by Gov. Jan Brewer.
Golf carts could be allowed along Sun City roads
The Arizona House has passed a bill that would allow residents of the retirement community of Sun City to drive their golf cars on a roadway.
New AZ system could alert public to police killers
The Arizona State House has approved a new system similar to Amber Alerts.
Pointing a laser at aircraft could be prosecuted locally
The Arizona House has approved a bill that would allow county attorneys to prosecute people charged with pointing a laser at aircraft.
Bill would make corporate tax credits public
A House committee has approved a bill that would make some tax credits claimed by corporations public information.
Senate bills barring federal law efforts stall
Arizona Senate bills requiring federal agents to register with a local sheriff and barring federal officials from making arrests without the sheriff's permission have stalled over constitutional concerns.
Education committee OKs school voucher-like program
A House committee on Monday approved one of two small expansions of a voucher-like program that allows students to use public funds for a private education.
