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Lawmakers offer bills to prevent another tragedy, but are they Orwellian?
Republican Reps. Sonny Borrelli and Kelly Townsend are concerned about lawmakers’ safety. So they have sponsored two proposals they believe will protect legislators from attacks by citizens who could target them specifically because of their titles.
Arizona ‘beer bill’ would lift production limits for microbreweries
Four Peaks Brewing Co. co-owner Andy Ingram has a dilemma: If he wants to produce more beer, he might have to shut down some of his Arizona restaurants.
Kavanagh proposes four-year terms for state lawmakers
Hoping to give Arizona legislators some breathing room between elections, Sen. John Kavanagh introduced legislation that would double the length of Arizona representatives and senators’ terms.
Animal chiropractic bill passes House committee
A bill that would allow both chiropractors and veterinarians with advanced training to practice animal chiropractic passed a House committee Thursday, despite some lawmakers’ concerns and veterinary opposition.
Uber, Lyft drivers get go-ahead from Ducey
Gov. Doug Ducey and Andy Tobin, his new director of the Department of Weights and Measures, announced late Wednesday the state is suspending all investigations into individuals who drive for Uber and Lyft.
Lawmaker wants voter initiatives conflicting with federal law to get 75% approval
A Flagstaff lawmaker is hoping to throw a new roadblock in the path of those who want to legalize marijuana in Arizona. Only thing is, his plan may be too little - and too late.
Kavanagh and Farley propose animal protection legislation
Republican Sen. John Kavanagh, one of the Humane Society of the United States 2014 Humane Lawmakers of the Year, is continuing his push this year to protect animals in Arizona.
House Republicans vote to close meetings for ‘sensitive matters’
House Republicans voted today to allow themselves to meet in secret, closed door discussions for any reason they see fit.
New bill would withhold lottery winner names for 90 days
State lawmakers want to give winners of the Arizona Lottery what one calls a “running start” to protecting their privacy and security before their names become public.
Will the honeymoon last? Agreement between Ducey, lawmakers could signal quick session
People scoffed when Senate President Andy Biggs said he wanted a 65-day legislative session in 2015. That may be overly optimistic, but if the first two weeks of the session are indicative of how he, his fellow Republican lawmakers and new Gov. Doug Ducey are getting along in budget negotiations, the session and the budget may be headed toward relatively swift resolutions.
Texting while driving bans introduced again in House, Senate
After several years of failed bills attempting to curtail distracted driving caused by smartphones and other wireless devices, AAA Arizona is pinning its hopes this year on a bill aimed at those under 18.
House bill would make schools post vaccination rates to websites
A Democratic lawmaker wants to require Arizona schools to post health-related information on their websites including immunization rates among students – information he says is especially important given the measles outbreak originating at Disneyland.
