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Tribal nation urges federal judge to block Arizona border wall construction
Key Points: Tohono O’odham Nation seeks to halt border wall construction through reservation Tribe argues 1927 law protects reservation boundaries from being changed by Homeland Security Border wall could disrupt […]
Fortify AZ bows out: School voucher ballot battlefield narrows to one
Key Points: Fortify AZ drops its own voucher plan from the November ballot Arizona Education Association’s stricter limits plan remains on the ballot Arizona lawmakers approved a “poison pill” ballot […]
Arizona exoneration fund to go belly up under new state budget
Key Points: Arizona’s Erroneous Convictions Fund has lost funding in the new state budget The fund’s $3 million allocation has been depleted by its 11 initial applicants The fund was […]
House GOP offer new school voucher limits as a ballot blocker
Key Points: House Republicans offer deal with education advocates Deal with Arizona Education Association includes list of forbidden purchases GOP lawmakers promise to scrap a separate ballot measure restricting teacher […]
Critics say religious service protections could run afoul of right to free speech
Key Points: Arizona bill HB 4117 aims to protect religious services from interference Critics argue the bill is too broad and could silence free speech and dissent Opponents fear the […]
Water rule washed out: Judge voids state agency’s water demands for developers
Key Points:Â Judge rules state agency imposed illegal “tax” on developers Developers still need 100-year water supply to build in certain areas The ruling may have significant implications for future […]
Measure to protect pets from HOA discrimination faces committee roadblock
Key Points: State lawmakers aim to prevent homeowner associations from discriminating against pets based on breed, size or weight Legislation now awaits a House vote The proposed law would still […]
$75 buys you 300 words — and an audience of 4 million Arizona voters
Key Points: Arizona voters can share opinions on ballot measures for $75 Arguments must be submitted by June 24 to be included in the widely-spread ballot pamphlet The Secretary of […]
Arizona Senate looks to sidestep rural zoning codes for new nuclear generation
Key Points: Arizona may soon have small nuclear reactors in rural areas Legislation would allow reactors to be placed near data centers without local oversight Opponents argue that the state […]
DOJ prepares to appeal Arizona ruling keeping voter records confidential
Key Points: Arizona is one of several states where Trump administration effort has been denied Federal judges says DOJ is misreading law Judge says any new appeal by DOJ will […]
Vendors beware: New Arizona law aims to crack down on underage vape sales
Key Points: Arizona lawmakers pass legislation to crack down on retailers selling vaping devices to minors Bill restricts packaging and design of vaping products, including bans on cartoon characters and […]
Proposed Arizona law would limit divorce support to 4 years
Key Points: State lawmakers propose sharp cuts to divorce maintenance payments New legislation would add conditions for awarding maintenance Lawmakers disagree on whether judges should have discretion in maintenance awards […]
