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Arizona exoneration fund to go belly up under new state budget
Key Points: Arizona’s Erroneous Convictions Fund has lost funding in the new state budget The fund’s $3 million allocation has been depleted by its 11 initial applicants The fund was […]
Arizona faces full federal tax conformity and a moratorium on data center tax cuts
Key points: Legislature to send Gov. Katie Hobbs a bipartisan budget deal Governor anticipated to sign, lawmakers expect to adjourn for summer on Friday The $18.3 billion deal fully conforms […]
Critics say religious service protections could run afoul of right to free speech
Key Points: Arizona bill HB 4117 aims to protect religious services from interference Critics argue the bill is too broad and could silence free speech and dissent Opponents fear the […]
Measure to protect pets from HOA discrimination faces committee roadblock
Key Points: State lawmakers aim to prevent homeowner associations from discriminating against pets based on breed, size or weight Legislation now awaits a House vote The proposed law would still […]
States brace for AI-driven cyber attacks
Rapid advancements in artificial intelligence are pressing state and local governments to shore up their cybersecurity operations to protect against hacks. Their concern is that frontier AI models in the […]
Legislation to protect historic neighborhoods still draws opposition
Key Points: Phoenix lawmaker maneuvers to keep is bill alive Some opponents say the issue should be left to the cities to decide Homebuilders are among key opponents An attempt […]
Vendors beware: New Arizona law aims to crack down on underage vape sales
Key Points: Arizona lawmakers pass legislation to crack down on retailers selling vaping devices to minors Bill restricts packaging and design of vaping products, including bans on cartoon characters and […]
Supporters maintain pressure for prison oversight appropriation
Key Points: Lawmakers push funding for prison oversight office passed into law last year Advocates cite receivership, violence, worsening conditions in state prisons Budget negotiations could bring funding, but advocates […]
Legislative candidates face fierce competition ahead of July primaries
Key Points: There are two months until Arizona’s primary election All 90 legislative seats are up for grabs LD3, LD6, LD7, LD8, LD19, and LD20 are all predicted to be […]
Senate advances new regulations for vapes and e-cigarettes
Key Points: Bipartisan coalition seeks new regulations over vape industry Some Democrats says the bill doesn’t go far enough HB 4001 awaits final House approval before going to governor Arizona […]
Debate rages over state land designated for solar industry
Key Points Gov. Katie Hobbs favors Land Department map designating areas for solar projects GOP bill blocks state agency from creating solar-only areas Both side differ over best use for […]
Senate solidifies National Guard leadership despite concerns over combat experience
Key Points: Arizona Senate confirms Gov. Katie Hobbs’ pick for National Guard head John Conley’s selection sparks debate over his lack of combat experience Conley’s tenure as adjutant general may […]
