GOP majority blocks efforts to repeal territorial abortion ban
A Republican in the state House of Representatives attempted to put up a bill for a vote Wednesday that would repeal the 1864 state ban on abortion procedures, leading to chaos on the House floor after the chamber went into recess instead of voting on the measure.
Domestic violence activists, Democrat lawmaker raise red flags on squatters bill
State lawmakers are one step away from approving legislation designed to make it easier for property owners to get squatters out of their homes.
Right-on-red legislation more than simple law change
In Arizona, the ability to make a right turn at a red light is considered all but a sacred right. Now, state lawmakers want to make sure it isn't taken away unless there's a darn good reason.
Quinonez resigns from House
Another Democrat resigned from the state House of Representatives Thursday, less than six hours after the caucus obtained full membership earlier in the morning.
Bill to close groundwater loophole on hold
While the state grapples with housing shortfalls and officials work on water management solutions, a loophole allowing homebuilders to bypass certification requirements may remain unaddressed for another year.
Here is who the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors chose for LD8
The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors filled the latest vacancy in the state House after former Rep. Jevin Hodge resigned following allegations of sexual violence and sexual misconduct from his past.
House approves revision to minimum wage law for workers who earn tips
State lawmakers voted Tuesday to ask voters to amend the Arizona Constitution to let restaurants pay their tipped workers even less than they do now.
‘Taylor Swift’ bill moves closer to becoming law
The Arizona Senate passed legislation Monday that is supposed to prevent bots from buying tickets for resale above market value before consumers get a chance.
School boards oppose bill to make school board elections partisan
A Southern Arizona lawmaker wants to turn school board elections into the same sort of often contentious partisan affairs as races for the Legislature. But the Arizona School Boards Association,... […]
Pluto now state’s official planet
Gov. Katie Hobbs won't say whether she believes Pluto is a full-fledged planet or something less. But as far as she's concerned, it now belongs to Arizona to the extent a state can "own'' a planet.
Lawmakers consider break to negotiate budget
Lawmakers could take a break in the legislative session due to budget holdouts, according to Sen. John Kavanagh, R-Fountain Hills
House gives Commerce Authority continuation new life
Republicans in the state House of Representatives revived a measure on Monday that would continue an agency that’s in the crosshairs of the Arizona Freedom Caucus.