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Supreme Court considers education tax arguments
The fate of a tax on the rich to help fund education could come down to whether the Arizona Supreme Court believes the money raised will provide "grants'' to schools.
Ducey to station troops on the border
Declaring an emergency, Gov. Doug Ducey said Tuesday he is going to put 250 Arizona National Guard soldiers along the southern border.
School leaders decry Ducey dropping mask mandate
Students and teachers at Arizona schools are no longer going to be required by the state to wear masks.
Ducey orders ban on ‘vaccine passports’
Gov. Doug Ducey is blocking government agencies and some businesses from requiring customers to prove they have been vaccinated against Covid.
GOP lawmakers defend election bills
Two Republican senators lashed out Monday at businesses and the media, accusing them of mischaracterizing what is in changes they are proposing to state election laws.
Covid shots to become easier to get, health director says
Getting vaccinated against Covid may soon be as simple as a flu shot.
New compacts bring more than sports wagering
Arizona tribes are going to get at least four new casinos – and possibly more – along with more slot machines, more games of chance and the right to take wagers on a whole new category of sporting events.
Sex education bill goes to governor
State lawmakers gave final approval Wednesday to legislation that will require special parental permission before a student is taught anything about sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.
State high court voids 2018 law on city elections
The Arizona Supreme Court has once again nullified efforts by lawmakers to tell Tucson -- and all the state's charter cities -- when they can have their elections.
Gambling bill more than sports wagering
Gov. Doug Ducey is expected to sign legislation by the end of the week legalizing not just sports gambling but also the ability of folks to create and wager on their own fantasy teams. And there's more:
Public in the dark on private election audit funds
Just days after outlawing counties from taking outside grants to run elections, the state Senate is now accepting private donations to complete its audit of the 2020 election.
AG lawsuit seeks environmental impact study on federal immigration policy
Attorney General Mark Brnovich is hoping to use federal environmental laws to force the Biden administration to resume construction of the border wall.
