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GOP lawmakers quash Dems effort to boost jobless benefits
Arizona’s jobless rate spiked last month to 12.6%, a figure that may be a record. And it’s certain to go higher as the figures reflect the number of people out... […]
Some Arizona cities among nation’s leaders in population growth
Two Arizona cities are among the top gainers in population since the last decennial count. A new report May 21 from the Census Bureau finds that the 28,769 people who... […]
Ducey keeps restrictions in Arizona on drug Trump takes to prevent virus
Gov. Doug Ducey won't rescind his order denying Arizonans access to a drug to prevent COVID-19 that is now being used by President Trump.
House tentatively approves bill to allow pre-existing medical conditions
The state House voted Wednesday to provide some protections for Arizonans with pre-existing health conditions if the U.S. Supreme Court voids the federal Affordable Care Act. But that doesn’t mean... […]
House panel approves measure to raise bar on forfeitures
State lawmakers are moving to erect new hurdles to protect individuals from having their property seized by the state. SB1556 would end the ability of prosecutors to be able to... […]
Supreme Court refuses to hear Arizona ‘double jeopardy’ case
The U.S. Supreme Court has rebuffed a bid by Attorney General Mark Brnovich to rule that prosecutors are entitled to multiple attempts to convict someone of first-degree murder even after a jury effectively has found the charge has no legal merit.
Bill lessens penalties for executive order violation
Arizonans who violate the current or future gubernatorial executive orders may no longer face the possibility of getting locked up. Legislation crafted by Rep. John Kavanagh, R-Fountain Hills, would set... […]
House resumes work, pushes liability bill
Republican lawmakers are moving to make it harder for someone who contracts COVID-19 to sue the business where they believe they were infected or a company that made a device... […]
Court rules ballot measures can’t use online signature gathering
Arizona groups still trying to put a measure on the November ballot are going to have to try to get needed signatures the old fashioned face-to-face way despite the COVID-19... […]
Hobbs asks U.S. Supreme Court to uphold Libertarian law change
Secretary of State Katie Hobbs is urging the U.S. Supreme Court to swat down a last-ditch effort by the Arizona Libertarian Party to make it easier to put its candidates... […]
Rep. Bolick to stay on ballot
The Arizona Supreme Court ruled that Rep. Shawnna Bolick violated state law when she did not disclose her real home address on petition sheets she personally circulated and submitted to the secretary of state, but they concluded there were enough valid signatures to put her name on the ballot.
State to finally send out unemployment aid
The checks are finally going out to Arizonans who are ineligible for the state's regular unemployment insurance program.
