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Tucson urging high court to overturn law penalizing cities
The city of Tucson wants the Arizona Supreme Court to find a 2016 law allowing the state to withhold funding from cities that have ordinances that conflict with state laws violates the state Constitution.
Bill cutting required auto glass coverage appears dead
An effort by insurance companies to remove a requirement that they provide free auto glass replacement for customers who buy full coverage policies appears dead for this legislative session.
Arizona lawmaker pushes for Uber instead of state vehicles
An Arizona lawmaker has proposed legislation requiring the state to cut its vehicle fleet by 20 percent and to launch a program that could use ride-hailing services like Uber or Lyft to provide transportation for state workers.
GOP lawmaker again pushes bill on guns in public buildings
A Republican lawmaker is renewing his effort to allow concealed carry permit holders to carry guns into some public buildings.
Insurers pushing bill cutting required auto glass coverage
Rock-shattered windshields are such a common occurrence on Arizona roads that insurance companies have long been required to replace broken glass for free to drivers with full coverage policies.
Senate panel OKs good Samaritan bill for hot car rescues
Legislation that would provide lawsuit protections for people who break into a hot car to rescue a child or animal passed its first hurdle Thursday in the Arizona Legislature.
Governor’s grab of cash for roads risks fight in legislature
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey's decision to again take for other uses state gas tax money intended to help cities and counties build and repair roads is getting a cold reception from some in the Legislature.
Texting-while-driving ban again on Legislature’s agenda
A new proposal that would ban texting while driving has emerged in the Arizona Senate.
State Medicaid agency sides with foes of minimum wage boost
Arizona's Medicaid agency is siding with opponents of a voter-approved increase in the minimum wage by arguing in court papers that it is required to spend money because of Proposition 206.
Proposals for overhauling Arizona school funding unveiled
A panel Gov. Doug Ducey charged with examining ways to improve and simplify public education financing issued a report Wednesday that recommends a complete overhaul of K-12 school funding in Arizona while issuing pointed remarks that current state funding is inadequate.
New Arizona House speaker hires anti-abortion group’s lawyer
The incoming speaker of the Arizona House of Representatives has hired the top attorney for a powerful anti-abortion group as general counsel for the legislative chamber, one of a string of staffers with deep conservative resumes chosen by Rep. J.D. Mesnard.
Trump names House PR person to staff, treasurer as adviser
President-elect Donald Trump has named Arizona House spokeswoman Stephanie Grisham to a press relations post on his transition team and added state Treasurer Jeff DeWit as a special adviser for operations.
