Legislation to protect historic neighborhoods still draws opposition
Key Points: Phoenix lawmaker maneuvers to keep is bill alive Some opponents say the issue should be left to the cities to decide Homebuilders are among key opponents An attempt […]
Vendors beware: New Arizona law aims to crack down on underage vape sales
Key Points: Arizona lawmakers pass legislation to crack down on retailers selling vaping devices to minors Bill restricts packaging and design of vaping products, including bans on cartoon characters and […]
Supporters maintain pressure for prison oversight appropriation
Key Points: Lawmakers push funding for prison oversight office passed into law last year Advocates cite receivership, violence, worsening conditions in state prisons Budget negotiations could bring funding, but advocates […]
Legislative candidates face fierce competition ahead of July primaries
Key Points: There are two months until Arizona’s primary election All 90 legislative seats are up for grabs LD3, LD6, LD7, LD8, LD19, and LD20 are all predicted to be […]
Senate advances new regulations for vapes and e-cigarettes
Key Points: Bipartisan coalition seeks new regulations over vape industry Some Democrats says the bill doesn’t go far enough HB 4001 awaits final House approval before going to governor Arizona […]
Debate rages over state land designated for solar industry
Key Points Gov. Katie Hobbs favors Land Department map designating areas for solar projects GOP bill blocks state agency from creating solar-only areas Both side differ over best use for […]
Senate solidifies National Guard leadership despite concerns over combat experience
Key Points: Arizona Senate confirms Gov. Katie Hobbs’ pick for National Guard head John Conley’s selection sparks debate over his lack of combat experience Conley’s tenure as adjutant general may […]
Lawmakers spend impromptu budget break on campaigns, constituents
Key Points: Arizona lawmakers stall bill activity due to budget negotiations House and Senate members still come to the Capitol despite no floor sessions Lawmakers are using the break to […]
Lawmakers take early summer break, leave tax conformity and Prop. 123 on hold
Key points Lawmakers are taking a recess until June 1 Gov. Katie Hobbs’ bill signing moratorium is still in effect Republicans and the governor are divided over federal tax conformity […]
Arizona lawmaking: Report highlights GOP’s iron grip on effectiveness
Key Points: Arizona lawmakers’ effectiveness is tied to party affiliation, with Republicans dominating bill passage The Center for Effective Lawmaking report shows a 20:1 ratio of Republican to Democrat bills […]
Health freedom at the forefront of individual rights vs. government debate
Key Points:Â Two bills propose giving Arizonans more health freedom Supporters say people should have the choice of deciding what they put into their bodies Opponents say the bills will […]
Another year, another attempt at short-term rental reform
Key Points A bill that would regulate the short-term rental industry is likely dead this session The bill sponsor is working on how to reintroduce it next year Some policy […]


















