House approves allowing chaplains in public schools
Key Points The House approved SB1269 on a 31-29 vote The measure would allow chaplains in public schools Lawmakers believe it addresses counselor shortages, secularism Saying that children need more […]
Saudi-owned farm denies legal liability for damage caused by groundwater use
Attorneys for a Saudi-owned alfalfa farm want a judge to toss out a bid by Attorney General Kris Mayes to halt its pumping of groundwater, saying what she is doing […]
College athletes could soon be paid for their likeness under House bill
Arizona universities are a step away from taking a huge leap into the future of collegiate athletics: Paying student athletes in hopes of attracting better prospects. Legislation awaiting a final […]
Nicole Newhouse: Searching for solutions to the Arizona housing crisis.
As housing prices in Arizona climb to half a million dollars, advocates like Nicole Newhouse and the Arizona Housing Coalition are urging a policy that makes home ownership more attainable […]
More than 300 striker amendments proposed during legislative session
State lawmakers have introduced more than 300 striker amendments this session as they look to revive stalled bills, drop new legislation after deadline and correct proposals up for debate. A […]
Hobbs’ nominee to head insurance agency rejected by Senate panel
The Senate Committee on Director Nominations rejected Gov. Katie Hobbs’ nominee to lead the Department of Insurance and Financial Institutions on a party-line vote April 10. Barbara Richardson originally appeared […]
Tough immigration bill requires local officials to support federal efforts
The Senate approved a bill on April 9 that would mandate the governor, attorney general, cities and towns to support the enforcement of federal immigration laws. House Bill 2099 is […]
House-approved Axon bill sparks heated debate
The Arizona House on Thursday passed a contentious bill that will allow Axon, a manufacturer of Taser stun guns, to build a massive apartment complex in Scottsdale despite opposition in […]
Feds drop Biden administration challenge of Arizona election law
The Trump administration is dropping its 2022 challenge to an Arizona law designed to require proof of citizenship to vote in federal races. That doesn’t mean, however, that the state […]
House approved ‘Stolen Valor Act’ targets ‘fake’ military vets
The state House approved a measure April 9 that one lawmaker said would, for the first time ever, make lying a crime for political candidates. As crafted by Rep. Walt […]
Bill to define biological sexes in law passes Senate
A bill that would provide statutory definitions for terms such as “boy,” “father,” “female,” “girl,” and “male” passed the Senate Tuesday despite strong opposition from Democrats. House Bill 2062, dubbed […]
Kennedy Jr. celebrates Arizona’s push to ban processed foods and sodas
U.S. Secretary of Health Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. visited with Arizona lawmakers today to celebrate the legislature’s passage of two bills in line with his Make America Healthy Again […]