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Republican lawmakers pushing bills to chip away at voter-approved right to abortion
Republican lawmakers are advancing what could be a head-on challenge to the options women have under the newly approved constitutional amendment guaranteeing a fundamental right to terminate a pregnancy. And […]
Bills banning DEI practices in state agencies, universities advance
A series of bills targeting diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives in state agencies, colleges and universities are circulating through the Legislature as Republican lawmakers look to align with President Donald Trump’s executive order ending DEI programs.
Senator proposes bounty to capture people not here legally
State lawmakers voted on Feb. 20 to put a bounty on the capture and deportation of those not here legally.
House passes Article V measure to limit congressional terms
The Arizona House of Representatives is calling for a convention of states to amend the U.S. Constitution and add term limits to Congress.
Lawmaker wants to ban soda from food stamps program
Saying they have no nutritional value, a Lake Havasu Republican is leading the charge to take sodas – with or without sugar – off the list of what Arizonans can purchase with food stamps.
Senate panel gives immigration enforcement bill initial OK
An amended version of a bill that calls on county sheriffs and the Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation, and Reentry to support the federal government’s immigration enforcement efforts cleared its first committee on Monday.
GOP lawmakers, AG target suspected cartel drones
State lawmakers are looking to immunize police officers who disable drones they suspect are being used for drug smuggling.
Compromise in the works on banning tax on food
Republicans in the Legislature are bouncing back a vetoed proposal from 2023 that would cut “essential” food items from being taxed by cities, but a potential amendment to the measure may gain the support of cities and towns.
Arizona Criminal Justice Commission faces bumpy road to renewal
Lawmakers are divided over whether to renew the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission before it expires this year, with some Republicans throwing out accusations of espionage and misconduct.
Republicans move to bypass governor’s veto on election legislation
With Gov. Katie Hobbs signaling opposition to a Republican proposal to speed up election results in Arizona, the measure is on a path for voters to decide.
Democrats introduce bill to counter GOP immigration enforcement proposals
State lawmakers are proposing two diametrically opposed requirements on what state and local officials should be doing about illegal immigration.
Lawmaker proposes renaming Corporation Commission for better awareness
Lawmakers, activists and members of the Arizona Corporation Commission have lamented that voters do not understand the significance of the utility regulation body, but one senator is hoping to correct that by changing the agency’s name.
