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House GOP rejects Dem attempt to forbid armed lawmakers
Saying they’re exempt, state representatives voted Tuesday to allow themselves to carry their guns onto the House floor.
House relents on media background checks, restores some access
Pressured by members of his own party, House Speaker David Gowan this morning rescinded his ban on reporters on the floor who have not first undergone extensive background checks. But not full access.
Senate passes bill pre-empting rules on employee benefits
The Arizona Senate approved a bill Monday that would block cities and towns from regulating paid time off, retirement plans or other employee benefits, the latest in a series of bills passed this session that pre-empts the authority of municipalities.
Senate advances free speech protections on college campuses
The Senate has given preliminary approval to a measure protecting students' rights to free speech on college campuses.
Critics sound alarm over ‘kingmaker’ provision in campaign finance bill
A sweeping piece of legislation is eliminating a restriction enacted by voters 30 years ago as part of Arizona’s first major campaign finance reform.
Lawmakers resist attempts to change adoption rights law
Eager to avoid a debate on same-sex adoption rights in an election year, Republican legislators have refused to bring bills up for votes and stymied amendments that Democrats argue would undo an outdated law giving adoption rights exclusively to heterosexual married couples.
Senate, House spreadsheets hint at modest budget increase
Senate President Andy Biggs wants to introduce a budget as early as next week, but House Republicans fear their chamber isn’t keeping up the pace, and House priorities could end up once again trampled in the Senate’s budget stampede.
AG investigating Gowan over use of state cars
The Attorney General’s Office today confirmed that it is investigating whether House Speaker David Gowan misused state vehicles and improperly billed the state for miles he shouldn’t have been reimbursed for.
House passes bill limiting rural county water supply rules
The House has passed a proposal that would erect a new barrier before some rural counties could keep rules requiring new developments to have a 100-year water supply.
New campaign finance laws drop criminal provisions
A sweeping campaign finance bill enacted by the Arizona Legislature that critics say will flood the state with dark money in campaigns also removes criminal penalties for various types of political corruption.
Group behind 2010 Arizona boycott considers new effort
Latino and civil rights groups behind a 2010 boycott of Arizona designed to pressure the state into stopping anti-immigrant legislation on Wednesday said they are considered a renewed boycott because of a new series of legislative proposals.
New law makes it easier to serve young out-of-state drinkers
Gov. Doug Ducey signed emergency legislation Tuesday to partly repeal a law designed to keep those underage from purchasing alcohol. The immediate effect will be to allow bartenders and store clerks to honor licenses that were specifically designed for those underage.
