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Free NewsletterArizona’s allied health care workforce could get needed boost from new bill
Key Points: Arizona faces a health care professional shortage, ranks ninth worst in the U.S. Bill would give a one-time appropriation to establish a workforce development program The proposed model […]
GOP bill would require voter approval of government surveillance
Key Points Lawmakers propose comprehensive government surveillance regulation Legislation requires public vote before establishing surveillance networks Law enforcement agencies worry the bill may hinder crime-solving efforts Arizona lawmakers are moving […]
Bill advances targeting stores that sell vaping devices with tobacco to kids
Key Points: Legislation shifts enforcement from AG to liquor control agency Sponsor says bill fills gap in laws cover sale of cigarettes and other tobacco products to children Opponent calls […]
Cody Reim appointed to replace Chaplik in LD3
Key points: The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors unanimously appointed Cody Reim to replace former state Rep. Joe Chaplik in the state House County Supervisor Thomas Galvin motioned to appoint […]
Arizona GOP reject Trump-backed housing proposal
Key Points: A Democratic attempt to limit the number of homes corporations can buy failed on the House floor The proposal is similar to a policy that President Donald Trump […]
Hail Mary: Striker amendments surface as session deadlines loom
Key Points: Strike-everything amendments replace the original language of a bill Striker amendments should be related to the bill topic, but not always, due to lawmakers running out of time […]
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 […]
