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Senate OKs ballot measure to double lawmaker salaries
Key Points:Â Majority of Arizona state senators want to double their pay Senators claim higher pay will attract more diverse candidates Proposed pay hike would be tied to the consumer […]
Pinal County residents could receive a $300 check if this measure passes
Key Points:Â Pinal County residents may get $300 check from state Senate Finance Committee votes to divide up sales tax funds Eligible residents may receive $300 checks starting October 15, […]
Federal probe examines debunked 2020 Arizona election audit
Key Points: Federal grand jury subpoenas records from 2020 Arizona election audit Senate President Warren Petersen complies with federal subpoena for audit records Attorney General Kris Mayes calls the grand […]
Arizona lawmakers revise ‘civil terrorism’ bill after criticism
Key Points:Â State lawmakers propose new crimes of “civil terrorism” and “subversion” Original proposal deemed too radical by members of GOP Without adjustment, bill could be headed for veto State […]
Legislation aids heart specialists exposed to radiation
Key Points: Medical professionals are raising the alarm about prolonged radiation exposure in their careers Three proposals would help smaller hospitals install enhanced radiation protection systems Opponents say medical technology […]
Remember to cancel? House approves legislation to prevent unwanted subscription renewals
Key Points: State lawmakers move to stop automatic subscription renewals Legislation requires contracts to include easy cancellation option Other states have similar laws, with varying notice requirements and rules So […]
Arizona lawmakers move to ban Sharia law in state courts
Key Points: Arizona lawmakers move to ban Sharia law recognition Existing Arizona law already prohibits foreign laws Critics argue the bill targets and discriminates against the Muslim religion State lawmakers […]
Arizona bill to cap corporate home ownership sidelined without committee hearing
Key Points:Â Arizona won’t cap corporate ownership of homes this year Rep. Jeff Weninger declines to give bill a hearing Rep. Nick Kupper plans to reintroduce the proposal in 2027 […]
Legislature’s data center conversations miss water angle
Key Points: There are no active bills on data center water use Business advocates say water is a ‘moot point’ Environmental groups at least want water reporting requirements As Arizona […]
The odds are sinking for groundwater legislation
Key Points: Groundwater issues focus on rural needs Rep. Gail Griffin is considered key opponent of reform Attempting a ballot measure is believed to be too expensive As crossover week […]
Historic neighborhoods fear demolition, seek protection from development under new law
Key Points:Â Bill could give historic neighborhoods protection from demolition Measure has generated mixed bipartisan support and opposition Residents worry their neighborhoods could lose historic designation from new middle housing […]
Bill requiring local cops to notify ICE of an immigrant arrest advances
Key Points:Â ICE would be alerted as an arrest is taking place Democrats express concerns the measure could trigger violence Republicans say SB1055 will make Arizona streets safer Republican lawmakers […]
