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Bill would revamp Arizona speeding laws
The state Senate on Wednesday gave preliminary approval to legislation that eliminates the possibility you could be arrested if you drive faster than 85 miles per hour.
Group starts campaign to put school voucher restrictions on ballot
An organization of public school supporters wants voters to limit the number of vouchers of state tax dollars that parents can use to send their children to private and parochial schools.
4 GOP lawmakers align with Democrats to kill tax cuts for veterans
State senators on Tuesday rejected the one tax break sought by Gov. Doug Ducey in his State of the State speech.
Court stays out of case of deadly shooting by U.S. agent across border
A new U.S. Supreme Court ruling likely slams the door on the ability of the family of a teen killed by a Border Patrol agent in Nogales to sue him and, by extension, the federal government.
U.S. Supreme Court rejects Arizona challenge to California tax
The U.S. Supreme Court has spurned a bid by Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich to sue California over how it applies its business tax on residents and investors here.
Court: Border Patrol violating rights of detainees
A federal judge has concluded that Customs and Border Protection is detaining people in a way that violates their rights.
State House passes measure to remember victims of Communism.
State lawmakers decided Tuesday that Arizona needs to remember the victims of Communism.
Bill limits use of unmarked cars for traffic enforcement
A Gilbert Republican lawmaker wants to limit the number of unmarked cars that police can use for traffic stops.
House committee approves tax cut proposal
Saying the state has more money than it needs, Republicans on a House panel voted Wednesday to cut state taxes to the tune of by nearly $162 million this coming budget year and an undetermined amount years down the road.
State high court to hear case on tuition hikes
The state's high court has agreed to decide whether Attorney General Mark Brnovich needs the permission of Gov. Doug Ducey to sue the state’s three universities over what he says has been unconstitutional tuition hikes.
GOP lawmaker proposes legislation to allow ‘dreamers’ in-state tuition
Parting ways with party members, a Prescott Republican wants to allow "dreamers'' who attend Arizona colleges and universities to pay the same in-state tuition as any other resident.
‘Ballot harvesting’ ban to remain in effect for March election
Arizona's ban on "ballot harvesting'' will remain in place, at least for the March 17 presidential preference primary.
