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Gun bill would make ‘Shannon’s Law’ tougher to prosecute
Arizona gun owners would be able to escape being prosecuted under “Shannon's Law” if they say it was just an accident that they fired their gun into the air.
House panel approves measure to fill legislative vacancies promptly
After Arizona Senate Democrats were left short-handed during a special session on education funding last October, lawmakers are pushing for a change that would require legislative vacancies be filled promptly.
Bill would keep cell phones out of hands of newest drivers
State lawmakers are moving to keep cell phones out of the hands of the newest drivers while behind the wheel.
GOP lawmaker again pushes bill on guns in public buildings
A Republican lawmaker is renewing his effort to allow concealed carry permit holders to carry guns into some public buildings.
Lesko proposal could greatly expand school ‘voucher’ funds
State lawmakers are making a new attempt to provide taxpayer-provided dollars to all of the 1.1 million students in Arizona schools to help their parents pay to instead send them to private and parochial schools.
Top teachers call for 4 percent pay boost rather than 0.4 percent
Calling the governor’s salary hike proposal perhaps worse than nothing, the top teachers in Arizona want Gov. Doug Ducey to spend all of his new education dollars for a pay hike rather than spreading the cash around.
Insurers pushing bill cutting required auto glass coverage
Rock-shattered windshields are such a common occurrence on Arizona roads that insurance companies have long been required to replace broken glass for free to drivers with full coverage policies.
Bill would open part of northern Arizona to electronic billboards
A Lake Havasu City Republican lawmaker wants to open his section of the state to electronic billboards.
Lawmaker worries that new bill could apply to stealing flags on a cupcake
A flag is a flag. But a Senate panel agreed Thursday to make it so you’ll spend more time behind bars for stealing the Stars and Stripes.
JLBC chief cautions lawmakers on governor’s spending plans
Legislative budget analysts pumped the brakes on Gov. Doug Ducey’s spending proposals this week, cautioning lawmakers that the governor’s projection of available revenues is far rosier than their own.
Senate panel OKs good Samaritan bill for hot car rescues
Legislation that would provide lawsuit protections for people who break into a hot car to rescue a child or animal passed its first hurdle Thursday in the Arizona Legislature.
Freedom trumps brain injuries in battle over motorcycle helmets
Arizona motorcyclists remain free to ride with the wind in their hair, the sun burning their scalp -- and the chance of a head injury.
