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Lawmaker’s plan to restrict food stamp purchases sparks controversy
Key Points: Arizona lawmaker proposes new food stamp purchase limits Current SNAP benefits already restrict certain items like tobacco and alcohol Average monthly SNAP benefit in Arizona is about $360 […]
Few protections for elected officials targeted by deepfakes
Key Points: On Oct. 17, Sen. Wendy Rogers reposted a deepfake video of Gov. Katie Hobbs Deepfakes do not violate Arizona laws related to content Experts say elected officials cannot […]
Arizona to consider speed-limiting devices to improve road safety
Key Points: Arizona lawmaker proposes bill to limit excessive speeders Speeding accounted for one-third of vehicle crash fatalities in 2024 Arizona would start a competitive bidding process for approved device […]
Arizona invests in infrastructure for flying cars
Key Points: State leaders want to position the state to be at the forefront of Advanced Air Mobility Sen. David Farnsworth has been meeting with industry leaders to discuss the […]
Clean Elections Commission imposes $10,000 fine on Arizona lawmaker
Key Points: Arizona Rep. Anna Abeytia fined $10,000 Democratic lawmaker failed to file timely campaign finance reports Commissioners consider rule change to limit payments to family members for services The […]
Republicans question AG’s defense of transgender birth certificate law
Key Points: Top GOP lawmakers want to appeal federal court ruling on transgender birth certificates Judge James Soto voided state law requiring surgery for amended birth certificates Arizona law bars […]
Audit to determine future of affordable housing program
Key Points: Arizona’s affordable housing program may sunset in 2025 Legislative Republicans request audit to assess program’s worth The state’s housing department expects 1,600 more units to be built A […]
Lawmakers help locate child abducted via Roblox
Key Points: Constituent contacted lawmakers about missing 13-year-old girl Abduction was linked to online video game AG funding targets internet crimes Two Arizona lawmakers, often called upon to find money […]
Legislative panel orders special audit of Tolleson Union School District
Key Points: Lawmakers approve special audit of Tolleson Union High School District Audit follows questionable financial decisions and leadership concerns State agency has 15 months to complete audit Lawmakers are […]
Ag-to-Urban will reshape Arizona’s agriculture industry, but farmers question if it’s worth it
Key Points:Â Ag-to-Urban went into effect on Sept. 26 after passing this year Program is expected to save about 7.1 million acre-feet of water over the next 100 years in […]
State budget analysts give bleak forecast ahead of federal H.R. 1 changes
Key Points: State budget analysts warns of increasing costs and insufficient funds New federal Medicaid requirements and tax law changes will impact state budget significantly Budget analysts project the state […]
Arizona implements law to regulate Bitcoin ATMs and prevent fraud
Arizona’s new law regulating bitcoin ATMs has taken effect, making it the latest state to place new restrictions on virtual currency kiosks in an effort to cut down on predatory […]
