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Bill aims to safeguard small businesses operating franchise chains
Key Points: Rep. Stacey Travers introduces measure to regulate franchise agreements Bill aims to protect small-business owners from unfair contract terminations Travers says stronger franchise laws are needed amid rising […]
Legislation to permanently hold primary elections in July will face early debate
Key Points: Arizona counties want to permanently move the state’s primary date from the first week of August to the final week of July Federal law shortens the time Arizona […]
Arizona’s ‘patchwork’ of sex offender laws still needs improvement
Key Points: Despite existing laws on sex offender registration and monitoring gaps exist Arizona, along with many other states, chose not to follow the federal requirements 18 states, four US […]
Kavanagh’s latest bill aims to save money on SNAP payment errors
Key Points: Arizona senator proposes bill to reduce SNAP payment errors Bill requires monthly or quarterly reviews of recipients’ eligibility Arizona’s SNAP error rate may cost the state $139 million […]
Arizona lawmakers preview plans for the 2026 session
Key Points: Arizona legislators prepare for the 2026 session with 32 prefiled measures Lawmakers introduced 1,724 bills last year, second most in state history Increased number of bills is leading […]
GOP lawmaker proposes tax benefit to deter abortion
Key Points: Tax break would only apply based on financial need Proposal does not conflict with the legal right to an abortion Democrats indicate support A Republican lawmaker wants to […]
Meet Arizona’s Power 50
Welcome to the inaugural Power 50. These are the state’s most important people — those who hold the power and wield the influence to shape the landscape of Arizona now […]
Arizona Republicans reignite push for Florida style elections
Key Points: Arizona Republicans propose Secure Arizona Elections Act Measure requires 7 p.m. Friday deadline for early ballots Democrats claim the measure is a voter suppression tactic by Republicans Arizona […]
Water Infrastructure Finance Authority OKs 2 projects to increase AZ water supply
Key Points: WIFA approves at least two desalination plants in California or Mexico Other proposals include treating wastewater and capturing storm water New water would not be available until early […]
Debate over teen driving age heats up at the Arizona Legislature
Key Points: Rep. Nick Kupper proposes allowing 15-year-olds to get learner’s permits Kupper’s bill would require nine months of adult supervision before a driver’s license Lawmakers have previously opposed similar […]
GOP senator to push new bathroom gender restrictions to voters
Key Points: Arizona Senator John Kavanagh plans to take bathroom bill measures directly to voters Kavanagh’s legislation would require students to use bathrooms matching their assigned gender at birth Kavanagh’s […]
Why Phoenix residents are clashing over this new housing ordinance
Key Points: Major cities in Arizona must adopt middle housing ordinances by Jan. 1, 2026 Law requires single-family residential lots near downtown areas to allow duplexes, triplexes, and townhomes Phoenix […]
