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New short-term boat rental services prompt liability concerns from law enforcement
Key Points: New technology allows people to rent their boats short term, similar to vacation home rentals Businesses and state officials said they’re concerned about insurance requirements, safety and taxes […]
New law aims to curb squatting in vacant homes
Key Points: A new law should stop squatters faster and allow property owners to get them out in about five days Exact statistics don’t exist for the number of squatter […]
Cowboy hats and politics: The hats of Sen. David Gowan
What’s in a hat? By any other name, it would still look just as cool. Arizona is the American Southwest, meaning there’s no shortage of Western history and culture at […]
Homeowners are gaining ground against HOAs
Key Points: HB 4011 would require HOAs to act fairly and reasonably when boards exercise their power Supporters say it will help people be aware of the standard to which […]
Educator-legislator pipeline highlights shortfalls of state education
Key Points: About 52% of Arizona lawmakers have one or more ties to education, according to their biographies Despite that, Arizona ranks below the national average for per-pupil spending Lawmakers, […]
$2M arts appropriation pales to $15B potential state profit, expert says
Key Points:Â State appropriations to its art commission fuel $15.8 billion in economic value The Arizona Commission on the Arts relies on one-time legislative appropriations, leaving the level of funding […]
Sen. T J Shope: A hat can hold special memories
What’s in a hat? By any other name, it would still look just as cool. We’re back! As the senators get ready for a potentially month-long hiatus after trying to […]
Offering a fresh perspective – millennials and Gen Z run for state office
Key Points: About 16 candidates under the age of 30 are running for the Arizona House or Senate Candidates say they want to offer a younger perspective to better represent […]
Higher education, economy and infrastructure need each other, experts say
Key Points: Experts say higher education is key to Arizona’s economy Arizona has a demand for 54,000 bachelor degree jobs, but falls short on applicants Arizona’s public universities receive only […]
Health freedom at the forefront of individual rights vs. government debate
Key Points:Â Two bills propose giving Arizonans more health freedom Supporters say people should have the choice of deciding what they put into their bodies Opponents say the bills will […]
Bill to expand protection for religious activities leaves abortion clinics concerned
Key Points: HB 4117 would add new protections for religious services and activities Supporters say the proposal addresses increasing protests and disruptions of religious services Opponents say it would limit […]
23 more speciality license plates possible, but not for LGBTQ+ students
Key Points: An omnibus bill could bring 23 new specialty license plates to Arizona drivers License plate revenues support local organizations, typically apolitical A proposed specialty plate that would support […]
