Appeals court ruling allows patients to sue drug companies
In a major victory for patients, the Arizona Court of Appeals ruled Thursday they can sue prescription drug companies for consumer fraud.
Arizona ‘beer bill’ would lift production limits for microbreweries
Four Peaks Brewing Co. co-owner Andy Ingram has a dilemma: If he wants to produce more beer, he might have to shut down some of his Arizona restaurants.
Uber, Lyft drivers get go-ahead from Ducey
Gov. Doug Ducey and Andy Tobin, his new director of the Department of Weights and Measures, announced late Wednesday the state is suspending all investigations into individuals who drive for Uber and Lyft.
Jones, Ducey top campaign donors in 2014 Arizona elections
Two Republican candidates for Arizona governor who poured millions from their personal wealth into their primary election efforts last year were the top donors in the 2014 election.
Gov. Doug Ducey meets with US Homeland Security secretary
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey has met with U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson at the state Capitol.
Mormon leaders call for measures protecting gay rights
The Mormon church announced a campaign Tuesday for new laws that protect gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people from discrimination while somehow also protecting people who assert their religious beliefs.
House Republicans vote to close meetings for ‘sensitive matters’
House Republicans voted today to allow themselves to meet in secret, closed door discussions for any reason they see fit.
Senator proposes a political no-robocall list
Relief may be on the way for Arizona voters pestered each and every election with hundreds of robocalls from candidates and their supporters.
New bill would withhold lottery winner names for 90 days
State lawmakers want to give winners of the Arizona Lottery what one calls a “running start” to protecting their privacy and security before their names become public.
Will the honeymoon last? Agreement between Ducey, lawmakers could signal quick session
People scoffed when Senate President Andy Biggs said he wanted a 65-day legislative session in 2015. That may be overly optimistic, but if the first two weeks of the session are indicative of how he, his fellow Republican lawmakers and new Gov. Doug Ducey are getting along in budget negotiations, the session and the budget may be headed toward relatively swift resolutions.
Democrats elect Tameron as state party chair
The Arizona Democratic Party elected longtime party operative Alexis Tameron as its new chair, while former Chairman Bill Roe opted to run for the party’s second vice chair position instead of seeking another term.
Graham re-elected state GOP chairman
Arizona Republicans re-elected their chairman in a landslide, urged their party to close its primary elections to independents and got a surprise visit from U.S. Sen. John McCain, who was both cheered and jeered by the party faithful.