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Legislator to draft law to unmask protesters he compares to KKK
Rep. Jay Lawrence wants to create criminal penalties for protesters who wear masks to hide their identity while committing crimes, and likened those modern day protesters to the Ku Klux Klan.
Trump lashes out at long, predictable list of foes in Phoenix rally
President Donald Trump disparaged the media, Democrats, Americans who want Confederate monuments taken down, “weak leaders,” his White House predecessor and a long list of other opponents at a rally in Phoenix tonight.
Rubalcava hit with $17K bill for campaign spending violations
Former Democratic Rep. Jesus Rubalcava was ordered today to repay more than $17,000 to the Arizona Citizens Clean Elections Commission.
Judge rules civil forfeiture case can proceed, legality of state laws at issue
A federal judge on Aug. 18 gave the go-ahead for a broad-based challenge to Arizona statutes that allow police and prosecutors to profit from items they seize.
Lawmakers say Ducey must decide on civil war monuments if Legislature passes bill to remove them
House Speaker J.D. Mesnard said any decisions about removing those monuments and memorials likely have to come in the form of legislation which has to be signed by the governor to take effect.
Personal information requirement for drug could hamper opioid crisis effort
Gov. Doug Ducey’s requirement that people give their personal information to a state database when they pick up a life-saving drug for opioid overdoses at a pharmacy may actually jeopardize lives, say those who help people with drug addiction recover.
Supreme Court rules state has say on gun laws, not cities
In an extensive ruling, the justices voided a 2005 Tucson ordinance that says that the police department, after it seizes a hand gun, "shall dispose of such firearm by destroying the firearm.'' They said it runs afoul of several state laws.
County supervisors choose Goodyear Democrat to fill Rubalcava’s seat
Maricopa County District 5 Supervisor Steve Gallardo chose Peten from the top three candidates selected by a committee of Legislative District 4 residents. Gallardo’s fellow supervisors unanimously approved the appointment Wednesday morning.
Corporation Commission approves APS rate hike
The 4-1 vote by the Arizona Corporation Commission came after the majority rejected a bid by Bob Burns to delay the rate case until his lawsuit with APS and his fellow commissioners is resolved.
Arizona ordered to pay Planned Parenthood’s legal fees
The state of Arizona has been ordered to pay Planned Parenthood of Arizona and other abortion providers more than $600,000 in attorney fees and other costs they spent fighting a since-repealed law.
Ducey stands ground on confederate monuments in wake of racial violence
Gov. Doug Ducey has no interest in removing any Confederate monuments on state land even in the wake of weekend violence after a racist demonstration in Virginia.
Trump considers Arpaio pardon, critics call out president
President Donald Trump says he may grant a pardon to former Sheriff Joe Arpaio following his recent conviction in federal court, prompting outrage among critics who say the move would amount to an endorsement of racism.
