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Apr 15, 2025

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 […]

Apr 14, 2025

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 […]

Arizona State Sun Devils guard Joson Sanon (3) against Iowa State Cyclones during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025, in Tempe, Ariz.
Apr 14, 2025

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 […]

Apr 13, 2025

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 […]

Apr 12, 2025

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 […]

Apr 11, 2025

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 […]

A BP Agent looks out a water drain tunnel that runs from Mexico into Nogales, AZ. (Josh Denmark / CBP.gov)
Apr 11, 2025

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 […]

Apr 10, 2025

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 […]

Apr 10, 2025

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 […]

State Representative Walter Blackman speaking with attendees on the floor of the Arizona House of Representatives on opening day of the 57th legislature in Phoenix, Arizona. (Gage Skidmore / Flickr)
Apr 9, 2025

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 […]

gender identity, transgender, judge, lawsuit
Apr 8, 2025

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 […]

Apr 8, 2025

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 […]

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