Political violence top of mind for Legislature this session
Key Points: Lawmakers are introducing bills to offer more protections against political violence One bill would allow candidates to spend campaign cash on security expenses Other bills would increase penalties […]
Abortion restrictions: Arizona lawmakers push for criminal penalties for women and providers
Key points Arizona lawmakers advance three abortion restrictions, including criminal penalties for women who get “partial-birth abortions” HB 2074 requires health care providers to contact prosecutors, with a year in […]
Immigration policy prompts Arizona Senator to carry proof of citizenship
Key Points: Ramping up federal immigration activity prompts reaction and protest in Arizona Senate Sen. Catherine Miranda shared personal fears, saying she now carries proof of citizenship Pending GOP legislation […]
Arizona bill would require parents to set aside YouTube earnings for kids
Key Points: Arizona law may require parents to set aside YouTube earnings for their kids Under the proposed law, half of the revenue generated must be put into special trust […]
Arizona law aims to make it illegal to reject cash for small purchases
Key Points: State lawmakers aim to make it illegal for retailers to refuse cash for purchases of $100 or less Legislation approved by House Commerce Committee would bar fee or […]
Phoenix City Council to re-evaluate light rail Capitol extension
Key Points: Phoenix residents packed a City Council meeting to discuss a contentious light rail proposal near the state Capitol Thousands provided feedback in the months before the meeting Phoenix […]
Arizona tax officials urged to retract ‘file now’ advice amid legislative uncertainty
Key Points: Arizona Department of Revenue questioned for urging taxpayers to file now Lawmakers have yet to decide on tax deductions and credits Arizona taxpayers may face a $20 million […]
Arizona lawmakers advance bills that could redefine rights of unborn children
Key Points:Â House panel approves measures critics say restrict reproductive rights in Arizona Measures include expanding felony murder laws to include “unborn child” Opponents argue the bills could have a […]
States move to curb AI-driven ‘surveillance pricing’
Key Points: State policymakers propose consumer protections for AI-powered personalized pricing Legislators in over a dozen states introduce bills to ban dynamic pricing Lawmakers are considering both bans and disclosure […]
Arizona Democrats renew call to ratify Equal Rights Amendment
Key Points: Arizona faces a renewed push to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment The amendment has a complicated ratification history Opponents say the Fifth and 14th amendments already cover equality […]
Arizona Democrats divided over plan to ban corporate and billionaire contributions
Key Points: Arizona Democrats propose “People’s Primary” to bar big money in primary elections The proposal would impose penalties on candidates who don’t reject outside spending Arizona Democrats would be […]
Arizona may become first state to ban lab-grown meat
Key Points: Arizona lawmaker proposes ban on lab-grown meat sales Violators could face 18 months in state prison Arizona may impose the country’s first outright ban on lab-grown meat You […]


















