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Education groups vow to campaign against school choice on Prop. 123
Key Points: Republicans likely to unveil final Proposition 123 language on May 19 Democrats, education groups oppose tying school choice to teacher pay proposal Opponents warn of lawsuits, campaigns if […]
Recall effort against 4 GOP lawmakers continues, despite passage of funding bill
Key Points: Parents of disabled children have formed a group to recall four GOP lawmakers There’s only been one successful recall of a sitting state legislator in Arizona Recall efforts […]
Rural Arizona understaffed, underfunded ahead of wildfire season
Key Points: Rural fire districts are asking state lawmakers for more funding to fix staffing issues Voters had an opportunity in 2022 to fund fire districts but voted against it […]
Warning signs could soon be posted at hotels that host homeless people
Key Points: A measure to require hotels to post signs if they host homeless guests passed the Senate Opponents of the measure say it is dehumanizing to label homeless people […]
Hospitals could be required to record the citizenship status of patients
Key Points: House approved bill would require hospitals to ask about patients’ immigration status The bill’s sponsor says its to collect data on the cost of health care for illegal […]
Abandoned Marana prison sold back to original owner for use as private prison
Editor’s note: The total population of the town of Marana, Arizona, was corrected to 63,000. Key Points: The Legislature rejected a proposal to sell the abandoned Marana prison to the […]
Bill bans voting centers, Dems say it targets minorities, rural areas
Key Points: Voting centers and early voting locations for primary and general elections would be banned under the bill The bill would also limit an election precinct to a maximum […]
Anti-protest bill requires college presidents to enforce overnight encampment ban
Key Points: The bill would outlaw encampments on university and community college campuses Opponents fear the bill could violate First Amendment rights and lead to arbitrary enforcement The measure goes […]
Threat of possible recession looms over upcoming budget talks
Key Points: Gov. Hobbs to start budget discussions soon Uncertain economic conditions will impact budget talks Hobbs won’t use rainy day funds to backfill cuts Lawmakers averted a funding crisis […]
‘Starter Homes Act’ stalls out after opposition from cities
Key Points: Housing was a priority for both parties at the start of the session Legislators and league have disagreed on bills to lower home prices for years Starter Homes […]
Republicans want school vouchers in the Constitution, but Hobbs doesn’t want to foot the bill.
Key Points: Republicans propose a guarantee for school vouchers in return for teacher pay If passed, the voucher program would be enshrined in the state Constitution Hobbs calls proposal a […]
American-made voting equipment might not be ready by 2029
Key Points: Pending legislation demands all tabulation equipment must be sourced in the U.S. by 2029 Currently, there are no voting machines that meet the requirements Even if manufacturers start […]
