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Arizona lawmaking: Report highlights GOP’s iron grip on effectiveness
Key Points: Arizona lawmakers’ effectiveness is tied to party affiliation, with Republicans dominating bill passage The Center for Effective Lawmaking report shows a 20:1 ratio of Republican to Democrat bills […]
Health freedom at the forefront of individual rights vs. government debate
Key Points:Â Two bills propose giving Arizonans more health freedom Supporters say people should have the choice of deciding what they put into their bodies Opponents say the bills will […]
Another year, another attempt at short-term rental reform
Key Points A bill that would regulate the short-term rental industry is likely dead this session The bill sponsor is working on how to reintroduce it next year Some policy […]
Budget stalemate: House Republicans send Hobbs their first proposal
Key Points Aide says lawmakers should come to Hobbs to negotiate GOP plan cuts agency budgets, but includes some of Hobbs’ priorities Senate expected to evaluate the GOP proposal next […]
Development projects, tax credits and agency budgets face hard cuts in new GOP proposal
Key Points: Republican lawmakers unveil plan to balance state budget amid tight financial forecast Nearly $100 million in economic development funding is cut They also propose a 5% reduction in […]
Bill to expand protection for religious activities leaves abortion clinics concerned
Key Points: HB 4117 would add new protections for religious services and activities Supporters say the proposal addresses increasing protests and disruptions of religious services Opponents say it would limit […]
School safety program faces bipartisan criticism, proposal for reform
Key Points School safety program faces bipartisan criticism House members failed to pass a reform bill on April 20 Opponents says bill is intended to help one contractor A GOP […]
Resolution rejecting the term ‘West Bank’ wins approval in Arizona
Key Points: Measure does not have the force of law Opponents says Arizona should not get into an international issue Lawmakers consider bill allowing Israel flag to be flown in […]
Housing Department nominee narrowly clears Senate committee
Key Points: Ruby Dhillon-Williams was narrowly approved by Senate DINO Republicans raised concern over past financial mismanagement at ADOH Dhillon-Williams’ nomination will go before full Senate for final vote The […]
Arizona GOP plans trip to D.C., Democrats say it’s not worth the effort
Key Points: Arizona Republican lawmakers plan Washington D.C. trip Trip to focus on promoting President Trump’s priorities This is occurring while Arizona lawmakers are locked in a budget stalemate with […]
Lupe Contreras: Life, legacy and the Arizona Legislature
With a decade of leadership under his belt, Rep. Lupe Contreras is one of the most experienced Democrats at the state Legislature. Earlier this session, the Avondale representative announced he […]
Bipartisan disappointment over school safety fund prompts call for change
Key Points: Lawmakers unhappy with school safety fund’s effectiveness $26 million allocated for communication systems since 2019 Auditors found most agencies did not follow procurement requirements Republican and Democratic lawmakers […]
