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House Speaker Ben Toma, left, confers with Rep. David Cook ahead of a vote on whether to debate repeal of the state's 1864 abortion law. Cook agreed to delay action even though he said he believes the law is out of date. (Capitol Media Services photo by Howard Fi
Apr 11, 2024

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.  

Apr 9, 2024

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.

Apr 7, 2024

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.

Apr 5, 2024

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. 

Apr 5, 2024

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.  

Apr 4, 2024

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.

Apr 2, 2024

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. 

Apr 2, 2024

‘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.

Rio Verde Foothills, Scottsdale, Senate, water
Mar 31, 2024

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,... […]

Mar 30, 2024

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.

Arizona Legislatures has seen high turnover
Mar 29, 2024

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

Mar 28, 2024

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.

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