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NCSL: Tax policy, K-12 education among top issues, fiscal analyst survey says
Along with state economic conditions and long-term liabilities, those topics are top of mind for legislative fiscal offices, a senior policy analyst with the National Conference of State Legislatures said Tuesday.
Territorial abortion ban likely dead
The Arizona Supreme Court has agreed to delay enforcement of its decision upholding the 1864 abortion ban until Sept. 23, virtually guaranteeing its ruling will never take effect in the state.
Tribe considers blocking trucks hauling uranium
Navajo President Buu Nygren vowed to carry out the plan to enact roadblocks while the tribe develops regulations over the first major shipments of uranium ore through the reservation in years.
Trump endorsed candidate leads CD8 GOP primary
A win in Congressional District 8, a Republican stronghold covering Peoria, Sun City, Sun City West and New River, tees up the victor for a near assured win in the general election.
Former lawmaker Finchem beating incumbent Bennett in LD1
Former state senator Mark Finchem is leading incumbent Ken Bennett in the Legislative District 1 Republican Senate primary, according to early election results.
Right-to-life groups drops part of lawsuit to challenge abortion measure
Foes of a constitutional right of abortion are dropping part of their court challenge to keep the issue off the November ballot.
Wadsack criticizes police, loses their union endorsement
The Arizona Fraternal Order of Police rescinded its endorsement of Sen. Justine Wadsack, R-Tucson, who is in a tightly contested July 30 primary, after she criticized Tucson police for citing her for criminal speeding.
Court to hear arguments on abortion ballot wording
Abortion access supporters and Republican lawmakers are sparring over whether “unborn human being” is an impartial term that can be used in a description for a ballot measure that would legalize abortions up to fetal viability.
Inside the private pressure campaign to force hand-counting of Arizona ballots
Republican lawmakers in Arizona privately pressured county leaders across the state to count ballots by hand instead of using machines, according to previously unreported text messages.
Join Arizona Capitol Times to celebrate the top companies in Arizona
Arizona Capitol Times will hold a live virtual event on Aug. 20, 2024, to honor the Top Companies to Work For in Arizona in 2024.
Corporation Commission to weigh changing the way it considers utility rate increases
The Arizona Corporation Commission is considering changing the way utility companies apply for rate increases, a decision that would impact how much Arizonans pay for utilities.
Arizona congressional delegation introduces $5 billion tribal water rights legislation
Members of Arizona's congressional delegation introduced legislation Monday that would authorize a water rights settlement with three Native American tribes in the Southwest, providing more certainty for the arid region.
