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Feds OK new Arizona tribal casino and sports betting deal
Gambling on sporting events and online fantasy sports betting became legal in Arizona on Monday, along with a host of new gambling options at tribal casinos, after the U.S. Department of the Interior approved an updated tribal gaming compact with the state.
Some GOP lawmakers question flat-tax proposal
The bid by Gov. Doug Ducey to permanently cut $1.5 billion a year of state revenues is based on an economic theory and a set of numbers that may not hold up under closer examination.
Races for 2022 statewide offices taking shape
Arizona is sitting somewhere between keeping the 2020 election alive and preparing for the 2022 election, where all statewide executive offices will be on the ballot as well as a U.S. Senate seat.
Bill improves treatment of pregnant prisoners
Arizona lawmakers are weighing whether they should enshrine in statute rules governing access to feminine hygiene products for female prison inmates and regulating the treatment of pregnant prisoners.
Telehealth boom spawns changes to Arizona law
Telehealth wasn’t new to Arizona when the pandemic began, but the past year has propelled it into the mainstream.
Lawmaker strives again to insure more kids
When Rep. Kelli Butler found out a couple of years ago that the eligibility threshold for Arizona’s child health insurance program is among the lowest in the nation, she decided to try to do something about it.
From tragedy comes a bill to save lives
Exactly one year after 25-year-old Landon Marsh died of a fentanyl overdose, Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey signed a bill Marsh’s mother drafted to prevent other young people from unknowingly ingesting the drug.
Intern who helped save Gabby Giffords’ life runs for her congressional seat
Rep. Daniel Hernandez, D-Tucson, announced his intent to succeed U.S. Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick, who is not seeking re-election. Hernandez is the third Democratic state legislator running for the seat to represent the Southern Arizona district.
Judge’s lax inquiry leads to new trial
A man convicted of transporting more than 240 pounds of marijuana in Cochise County with another person will get a new trial because he didn't have his own attorney.
Booze to go gets House approval
Restaurants will be able to sell mixed drinks to-go under a law the Arizona House passed overwhelmingly Monday.
Regent to seek governor’s office
A member of the Arizona Board of Regents wants to try her hand at politics. And Karrin Taylor Robson wants to start at the top, at least as state offices go.
Supervisors reject Fann’s invitation to talk
The chairman of the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors is pretty much telling Senate President Karen Fann what she can do with her invitation for a Q & A session.
