Calls multiply for veto of ‘religious freedom’ bill from GOP, business groups
Gov. Jan Brewer returns to work Tuesday to face a rising chorus of Republican and business voices urging her to quickly quash SB1062.
Business leaders: SB1062 could damage Arizona for years to come
Arizona business leaders voiced their strong opposition to the ‘’religious freedom’’ bill passed this week by the Legislature as Gov. Jan Brewer began considering whether to sign or veto the measure.
AZ Dems fire hostile, bizarre amendments at religious discrimination bills
As the minority party in both the House and the Senate, Democrats are powerless to stop what they see as bad legislation from passing through the chambers and heading to the governor’s desk.
AZ Lawmakers pass religious discrimination bill
Gov. Jan Brewer is going to get the last word on whether Arizona business owners can cite their religion as a reason to turn away gays -- and maybe others.
Proposal slammed as ‘tax’ on access to gov’t records
A proposal that would allow governments to charge a labor fee for time-intensive public records requests would restrict access to information and undermine open government, a media attorney told lawmakers Thursday.
Bill would use Clean Elections money for officials’ expenses
Two years ago, the Republican-controlled Legislature sought to get voters to kill the Citizens Clean Elections Act, claiming it is wrong for politicians to use public money for campaigns. Now, some of those same GOP lawmakers want to belly up to the bar and get handouts of public dollars for everything from sending out communications to constituents to buying tickets for special events.
Bill would use medical pot fees to discourage pot use
State lawmakers hope to use fees paid by medical marijuana users and dispensaries to convince everyone else not to inhale.
Senate panel endorses bill to regulate dry needling treatment
A Senate committee endorsed legislation Wednesday that would allow the Arizona State Board of Physical Therapy to regulate the practice of dry needling, a technique using thin needles to stimulate muscles for pain relief.
Senate panel advances bill to restrict Clean Elections Commission
An Arizona Senate panel advanced a bill that would bar the Citizen Clean Elections Commission from enforcing the state’s campaign contribution limits. That would leave the task of investigating and enforcing complaints involving traditionally-funded candidates to the Secretary of State and Attorney General.
Panel okays bill that would remove any doubt about legality of fantasy sports
A measure approved by the Senate’s Commerce, Energy and Military Committee on Wednesday would clarify that fantasy sports are games of skill, not chance.
Goodale at work, battling back after suffering stroke
Recovering from a stroke that limits mobility on her left side, Rep. Doris Goodale, R-Kingman, has had a lot to face. But one thing she hasn’t faced is defeat.
Republican bill targets border security
A House committee has approved a $5 million appropriation for new communications equipment in Cochise County that Republicans hope will increase border security.