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Hayworth, prescription drugs, Congress
Jan 29, 2015

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.

Andy Ingram, head brewer at Four Peaks Brewery in Tempe, describes the beer brewing process at their 18-year-old facility, which produces about 80,000 kegs or just less than 10 million beers each year. (Photo by Evan Wyloge/Arizona Capitol Times)
Jan 29, 2015

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.

In this photo taken Friday, March 14, 2014, Jerad Bernard hands out cards to passersby offering one free ride through the Lyft ridesharing service in Seattle. In a fight pitting upstart technology and traditional business, app-based car share companies and traditional taxis are fighting for supremacy in Seattle. The taxi industry say companies like Uber and Lyft undercut their businesses because they are not regulated. Uber and Lyft say they provide services and convenience that taxis sorely lack. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Jan 29, 2015

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.

Jan 28, 2015

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.

Jan 28, 2015

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.

Jan 28, 2015

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.

Jan 27, 2015

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.

Jan 27, 2015

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.

Jan 27, 2015

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.

Jan 26, 2015

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.

Jan 26, 2015

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.

Jan 26, 2015

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.

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