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Mayes backs Pima County measure limiting ICE access to county resources
Key Points:Â Pima County resolution does not violate state or federal law, Attorney General Kris Mayes concludes State law does not mandate local governments to do more than what federal […]
US judge rules federal futures law negates Arizona gaming statutes
Key Point: Decision allows betting on future events, such as elections Lawsuit by Arizona AG is rejected Arizona wants to continue allowing sports wagering only through state-licensed operators A federal […]
Cannabis critic mellows out on initiative to eliminate recreational marijuana
Key Points: Arizona voters won’t reconsider marijuana legalization this year Critic scrapped plan to ask voters to reconsider legalization given new shifting federal perspective New Arizona law will soon regulate […]
Partisan politics could preempt early rejection of cut-heavy GOP budget plan
Key Points: Republican lawmakers approve $17.9 billion spending plan Democrats argue spending cuts harm needed benefits programs Republicans claim tax breaks will benefit small businesses, not corporations Republican lawmakers gave […]
How many of those cut from SNAP are still eligible?
Key Points: Arizona’s food stamp enrollment dropped 47%, the largest decrease in the US New federal law imposed new limits on food stamp eligibility Arizona’s outdated IT system and staffing […]
Appeals court rules against Mayes in ‘fake electors’ case
Key Points Judges says attorney general illegally withheld information in seeking indictments Case targeted so-called fake electors seeking to overturn Trump loss in the 2000 election Mayes claimed documents were […]
Appeals court declines to order state study of San Pedro River
Key Points: Judges say law requires periodic groundwater studies, but doesn’t define how often Lawsuit filed by biological diversity group claims area is going dry Group official accuses governor of […]
Budget stalemate: House Republicans send Hobbs their first proposal
Key Points Aide says lawmakers should come to Hobbs to negotiate GOP plan cuts agency budgets, but includes some of Hobbs’ priorities Senate expected to evaluate the GOP proposal next […]
Development projects, tax credits and agency budgets face hard cuts in new GOP proposal
Key Points: Republican lawmakers unveil plan to balance state budget amid tight financial forecast Nearly $100 million in economic development funding is cut They also propose a 5% reduction in […]
Texas court ruling clears path for final decision on Proposition 314
Key Points: Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals tosses out challenge to Texas law allowing arrests of people who entered the country illegally Arizona’s Proposition 314 enforcement is contingent on the […]
Resolution rejecting the term ‘West Bank’ wins approval in Arizona
Key Points: Measure does not have the force of law Opponents says Arizona should not get into an international issue Lawmakers consider bill allowing Israel flag to be flown in […]
Drones could soon be banned from hovering over Arizona’s live events
Key Points:Â Bill would block drones over ticketed entertainment events Cardinals, D-Backs support measure GOP lawmaker raises First Amendment issues It’s being promoted as a measure to protect public safety. […]
