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Feb 13, 2019

Bill to protect secondary-ticket sales market tabled

When U2 made its final stop on the Joshua Tree Tour in Phoenix, Rep. Jeff Weninger almost couldn’t get into the show. The Chandler Republican had two tickets to the... […]

Feb 12, 2019

Arizona lawmakers demand say on debt deals following Capitol buy-back

Lawmakers were taken by surprise when Gov. Doug Ducey kicked off the legislative session with an announcement that the state had regained ownership of some state buildings sold during a tough financial situation in 2010.

Feb 12, 2019

Kelly: Border is porous, no opinion on single-payer health care

Former astronaut Mark Kelly waded into the political arena Tuesday, making a bid for U.S. Senate and hoping to prove to Arizonans he about more than just gun control.

Feb 12, 2019

Mark Kelly first Democrat to jump into U.S. Senate race

Retired astronaut and gun control advocate Mark Kelly launched a bid for U.S. Senate on Tuesday.

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Feb 11, 2019

Senate bills aims for Arizona to pay half of in-state tuition

Without dissent members of the Senate Committee on Higher Education and Workforce Development approved legislation to put an extra $102.7 million into universities for the upcoming school year above and beyond what is now allocated.

Feb 6, 2019

Early voting change short on votes

While the Arizona Senate took another step towards banning voters from dropping off their mail-in ballots at polls, the measure is effectively dead due to opposition from two Republicans.

Feb 6, 2019

Ducey orders agencies to improve training on sexual abuse prevention

Gov. Doug Ducey issued an executive order Wednesday that will lead to increased oversight of those serving some of Arizona's most vulnerable populations.

Kirk Adams (Photo by Ellen O'Brien/Arizona Capitol Times)
Feb 6, 2019

Former top Ducey aide consulting on water, gaming for Governor’s Office

Less than a month after Gov. Doug Ducey’s second-in-command resigned from his position, he returned to working for the governor in another capacity.

Feb 4, 2019

Competing bills address new era in car rentals

Two Republican lawmakers are at odds over what constitutes a “car rental” in the new sharing economy.

Feb 4, 2019

Ducey committed to conformity on his terms

Gov. Doug Ducey is waiting for Republican lawmakers to blink in his bid to collect more taxes from Arizona residents.

Gov. Doug Ducey addresses a crowded room at the historic Capitol building before signing legislation on the Drought Contingency Plan just hours ahead of a federal deadline on Jan. 31. PHOTO BY KATIE CAMPBELL/ARIZONA CAPITOL TIMES
Feb 4, 2019

The Breakdown: About that DCP deadline

At long last, the Arizona Legislature has voted to sign onto the multi-state Drought Contingency Plan. Why then does it seem we’re not out of the *ahem* water yet?

Feb 1, 2019

Ducey vetoes tax conformity bill

Calling a revenue-neutral tax conformity bill "irresponsible,'' Gov. Doug Ducey vetoed the measure on Friday − and vowed to reject any plan other than his own.

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