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Senate panel moves bill to create Lt. Governor
A Senate committee voted Thursday to approve bipartisan legislation that will let voters decide if they want to establish a Lieutenant Governor in Arizona.
Senate panel OKs far-reaching election bill
The Senate’s most comprehensive bill to revamp election laws passed through Senate Government Committee Thursday with overwhelming Republican support.
Legislators take aim at cutting taxes on guns
Arizona lawmakers are moving to help make the purchase of guns just a bit more affordable. By a 6-4 margin, the House Ways and Means Committee voted Wednesday to exempt... […]
Senate OKs 15-week abortion limits
Republican state senators voted Tuesday to approve new restrictions on abortion that, at least for the moment, are unconstitutional. SB 1164 would make it a crime for doctors to abort... […]
Legislative leaders throw budgetary lifeline to schools
The Legislature took an initial step Monday toward overriding the cap on school spending before a looming March 1 deadline, with both chambers’ Rules committees giving unanimous consent for measures... […]
Beloved former senator passes away at 83
Former Senator Olivia Cajero Bedford’s passed away on Wednesday, Senator Lisa Otondo, D-Yuma, announced on the floor of the Senate. “She was incredible and represented Southern Arizona values to her... […]
Supporters push school spending as deadline looms
As the legislative working days of February wane, public education advocates are becoming more urgent in their pleas for the Legislature to vote to allow schools to spend the money... […]
House panel votes to override school mask mandates
Calling it a matter of parental rights, a House panel voted Wednesday to override mask mandates that exist in some public schools around the state. HB2616 says schools can require... […]
Rep. Finchem launches bid to reclaim 2020 electors
One of the Legislature’s most vocal advocates of overturning the results of the 2020 presidential election has introduced a resolution that seeks to do just that. Rep. Mark Finchem, R-Oro... […]
Higher-ed pushes back on campus carry
Students, administrators and faculty are lining up to oppose a bill currently moving through the Senate that may prohibit universities and colleges from enforcing any policy restricting the possession of... […]
Holiday status may be on tap for election days
The Senate government committee on party-line vote Monday moved forward a bill to create state holidays on primary and general election day and would also repeal Arizona counties’ authority to establish early... […]
Police, legislators seek new oversight for officer shootings
A bipartisan bill that would require an outside agency to review when a police officer fires their gun or uses deadly force is making its way through the House. “We... […]
