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Arizona legislators propose memorial for Hotshots
Dozens of Arizona legislators are co-sponsoring a bill to establish a state memorial park to honor the 19 firefighters killed in last summer's Yarnell Hill Fire.
Bill could expand program for private schools
Arizona legislators will vote on a bill that would expand a state program that allows students to pay for a private education using public funds.
Senator amends ‘sloppy’ report, defends driving 16K miles on campaign’s dime
A senator who has come under fire for filing a campaign finance report that showed he paid himself nearly $20,000 in 2013 for fuel and mileage costs has filed a new report that cuts the total nearly in half.
200-day school year measure advances, but faces obstacles
A bill that provides more money for longer school years was supported almost unanimously in the House Education Committee on Feb. 10, but faces a tough road to final passage.
Beyond 2305: Lawmakers consider new election law changes
The attempt to repeal last year’s big election law has taken up much of the spotlight so far this session, but it’s far from the only election issue lawmakers are tackling before they hit the campaign trail this year.
Election repeal bills moving, but opponents of last year’s law are wary
After opponents of last year’s election reform legislation gathered enough signatures to allow voters to uphold or strike down the law in the 2014 election, Republican lawmakers who approved the law said they got the message.
Silver Alert supporters hoping for a green light from lawmakers
When Mary Black, an 86-year-old woman with dementia, drove away from her St. David home with no money, water or food, a system similar to the Amber Alerts for abducted children may have alerted officials to her whereabouts, Cochise County Sheriff Mark J. Dannels says.
Senate president calls for external CPS audit
Senate President Andy Biggs is pushing for an external audit of Arizona’s beleaguered Child Protective Services agency.
Bill aims to clean up campaign finance issues
Rep. J.D. Mesnard is hoping to make the myriad unexpected consequences of last year’s campaign finance overhaul a thing of the past.
Lawmaker: Remove felony charge for simple marijuana possession
Saying harsh penalties for marijuana use do more harm than good, Arizona lawmaker Mark Cardenas wants to remove felony charges for possession without the intent to sell.
Arizona committee approves livestock cruelty bill
Rep. Kate Brophy McGee was brought to tears Tuesday during an emotional testimony on an Arizona bill that would bar local authorities from enforcing animal-cruelty laws on farms and other livestock operations.
