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Democrats seek ouster of Republican Finchem
Rep. Athena Salman and 22 other House Democrats introduced a resolution Monday to expel Rep. Mark Finchem from the body.
‘Ambiguous’ pick, redistricting leader is ready
The Independent Redistricting Commission’s new chairwoman is unfazed by the late start to the panel’s work brought on by the delay of U.S. Census Bureau data.
Ethics panel decides to probe allegations against Wendy Rogers
The unanimous vote by three Republicans and two Democrats followed more than an hour of closed-door discussions in executive session, in which the members received legal advice.
Senate panel moves bill to criminalize certain abortions
A legislative panel voted February 4 to make it a crime to terminate the pregnancy of a fetus with a genetic abnormality by declaring that it has the same legal rights as anyone else.
Republican senators vote to find Maricopa County supervisors in contempt
All 16 Republicans in the Arizona Senate signed on to a measure introduced Wednesday afternoon that could lead to sending the Senate’s sergeant at arms to arrest Maricopa County’s elected supervisors as early as Friday.
Senate panel OKs voucher expansion bill
A Senate panel on Tuesday advanced a school voucher expansion that supporters framed as a civil rights issue and opponents decried as a repudiation of Arizona voters who overwhelmingly rejected universal vouchers two years ago.
GOP senator starts contempt proceedings for county supervisors
The chairman of the Senate judiciary committee is drafting a resolution that could end in Maricopa County supervisors being held in contempt and frog-marched to the capitol.
Details emerge on gambling expansion
Details obtained Monday by Capitol Media Services reveal a multi-pronged proposal which would vastly expand what kind of legal wagering can occur here, both on and off-reservation.
Rogers claims accusations against her false
A state senator accused of workplace harassment said Monday that a complaint filed against her isn’t true, and it wouldn’t violate Senate rules even if it were.
Ward, Terán take different ways to lead parties
In a state that has turned from red to purple, Arizona’s Republican and Democratic parties continue to push away from the center – one opens the door for more voices to be heard and the other shuts out those who disagree.
County supervisors to approve audits of election equipment
Maricopa County supervisors are set to approve two separate audits of election equipment Wednesday in a bid to satisfy questions about security and the 2020 results -- and avoid further litigation with the state Senate.
GOP lawmaker urges colleagues not to end Covid restrictions
As a Senate panel prepares to vote on legislation that would immediately end Gov. Doug Ducey’s Covid-caused state of emergency, an influential House Republican and legislative attorneys are warning it would have unintended consequences.
