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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 […]
Funding freeze? GOP seeks delay in state school overhaul
Key Points: Republican leaders seek to block court order to fix school funding system Judge Dewain Fox declares current system unconstitutional, citing unsafe buildings and lack of equipment His ruling […]
Trump administration backs state GOP proof of citizenship push
Key Points: Trump administration asks U.S. Supreme Court to let Arizona block voters without proof of citizenship Arizona wants to regularly check voter rolls and purge non-citizens from registration Arizona’s […]
Debate rages over state land designated for solar industry
Key Points Gov. Katie Hobbs favors Land Department map designating areas for solar projects GOP bill blocks state agency from creating solar-only areas Both side differ over best use for […]
Goldwater Institute challenges state tax credit for Arizona movie producers
Key Points Appeal claims tax credit violates Gift Clause Attorney says state actually loses money through tax incentivization State position is that filming movies, videos and commercials generates tax revenue […]
Mayes weighs challenge against allegedly misspent opioid settlement
Key Points: Judge initially refused to block transfer of opioid settlement funds to state prison AG cites new auditor general report supporting her position Governor’s Office insists transfer of funds […]
State treasurer hopefuls face off over land trusts, education funding in GOP primary
Key Points: State treasurer manages Arizona’s $32B in investments Outgoing Treasurer Kimberly Yere endorses Katherine Haley Elijah Norton touts backing of Turning Point State treasurer hopeful Elijah Norton is charging […]
Senate solidifies National Guard leadership despite concerns over combat experience
Key Points: Arizona Senate confirms Gov. Katie Hobbs’ pick for National Guard head John Conley’s selection sparks debate over his lack of combat experience Conley’s tenure as adjutant general may […]
Arizona census shows metropolitan stagnation, suburban growth
Key Points: Arizona’s largest cities show stagnant or declining population growth Phoenix adds just 3,157 new residents, a 0.2% growth rate Slower-growing cities may adopt “middle housing” to attract new […]
Pima County Republicans seek to overturn polling site regulations
Key Points: Pima County GOP sues to overturn polling place rules Lawsuit claims rules violate First Amendment rights Judge Michael Liburdi will decide on the lawsuit’s merits by May 29 […]
Horne vs. Yee: Republican opponents square off over state education, ESA fraud
Key Points: GOP foes in July 21 primary differ over handling of improper purchases using voucher funds Yee changed her stated position on law covering school chief’s role As state […]
Mayes joins ACLU challenge to Arizona law limiting abortion providers
Key Points: Democratic Attorney General Kris Mayes sides with ACLU challenging Arizona abortion laws Mayes asks court to declare restrictions on abortion services unconstitutional Arizona voters approved Proposition 139, adding […]
