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Digital-goods taxation data unreliable, leaves fate of bill uncertain
A lack of reliable data on the impact of a bill to forgo sales taxes on certain digital goods has again stymied legislators trying to settle the issue in state law.
Ethics committee to consider Stringer requests
The House Ethics Committee will meet Wednesday to vote on a request from Rep. David Stringer related to the investigation against him, but the public isn’t invited to hear the details.
Senate panel votes to handcuff cities on tenant protections
A Senate panel voted Monday to slam the door on future efforts by cities, towns and counties to enact their own regulations to protect tenants.
House passes bill to put more restrictions on voter registration
The state House voted Monday to create some new crimes for certain voter-registration activities in a move several lawmakers suggested will suppress voting, particularly by the young and minorities.
Senate passes bill that protects political signs
Arizona lawmakers voted to close a loophole in state law that protects campaign signs for candidates, but not signs for ballot measures or other issues-based campaigns.
Democrats kill bill to fund school supplies
Democrats and the Arizona Education Association said the proposal, which would have given each teacher in the state $200 to spend on school supplies, was not enough money and not a permanent solution to the state’s funding crisis.
Senate panel approves bill to allow loaded firearms on campus
It's billed by proponents as a way moms can defend themselves from attackers while dropping their children off at school. But legislation that cleared the Senate Judiciary Committee Thursday on a 4-3 party-line vote also would permit high schoolers who are at least 18 to bring and keep loaded weapons in their vehicles.
Arizona Senate backs charter oversight legislation
Republicans in the Arizona Senate voted Thursday to impose new rules in charter schools over the objections of Democrats who said the legislation doesn't do enough to end problems.
State Bar closes Stringer investigation without misconduct finding
The Arizona State Bar has dismissed its investigation into Rep. David Stringer.
Bill to lower minimum wage for certain youths hits snag
Legislation to let employers pay some young workers less than the minimum wage hit a roadblock Thursday amid questions of whether it will discourage people from going to school.
Money for farmers bill revived in Senate
Rebuffed by a House panel, a Globe lawmaker convinced a Senate committee on Tuesday to give Pinal County farmers $20 million to help drill new wells to replace Colorado River water they will be giving up.
Joanne Osborne: From cookies to diamonds
Rep. Joanne Osborne’s love for Arizona is a family affair, a tradition even.
