Arizona lawmakers thought they were doing police a favor when they passed a measure that would keep secret for two months the name of any officer involved in an on-duty shooting.
Read More »House panel approves REAL ID fix, cap on speeding tickets
Speeders and frequent fliers can rejoice after a House panel early Thursday morning approved an omnibus transportation bill that would cap some speeding ticket fees at $15, and allow the state to produce federally-approved identification cards.
Read More »Arizona House OKs bill shielding lottery winners
The Arizona House has joined the Senate in passing a bill shielding the names of lottery winners for 90 days after they claim their prize.
Read More »TEP proposal would cut savings to solar customers 
In a filing to the Arizona Corporation Commission on March 25, Tucson Electric Power is proposing to slash the amount it pays for excess power from rooftop panels.
Read More »House committee passes bill to fund predictive policing
A House committee has approved a bill allotting more than $1 million to implement a pilot program to predict where and when crime will happen.
Read More »Ruling revives lawsuit over marijuana dispensary certificate
An appellate court ruling revives a company's lawsuit challenging a state agency's decision to award a certificate for a medical marijuana dispensary in a northern Arizona community to a rival.
Read More »Critics urge governor to veto bill that would keep officers’ names secret 
Critics are calling on Gov. Doug Ducey to veto a bill that would keep the names of officers who use deadly force a secret for two months.
Read More »Greg McKay confirmed as new Child Safety director 
The state Senate confirmed Greg McKay as the new director of the Department of Child Safety despite objections from some legislators who say they lacked all the necessary information to vet Gov. Doug Ducey’s appointee.
Read More »Legislature passes bill limiting city contracts with unions
The House has passed a bill preventing cities and towns from requiring union contractors for public works projects.
Read More »Water trauma: Apprehensive farmers could face radical shortages 
The Colorado River may see a shortage as soon as next year, and the probability of one in 2017 jumps to 61 percent. If Lake Mead’s water level drops below 1,075 feet, agricultural users of Central Arizona Project water will see a big cut.
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