Senate fast-tracks confirmation of executive nominations
The Arizona Senate is moving quickly to confirm Gov. Doug Ducey’s nominees, including his pick to replace Frank Milstead as head of the Department of Public Safety.
Biden wins Arizona Democratic primary in coronavirus shadow
Joe Biden won the Arizona Democratic primary Tuesday after the state pressed ahead with its election in the shadow of the coronavirus outbreak that has crippled parts of the nation.
Legislature to pass bare-bones budget this week
GOP leaders announced today the Legislature plans to pass a basic spending plan and a series of “noncontroversial” bills before they may recess or adjourn as a way to mitigate... […]
In their words: Carol Springer
Carol Springer was a proud member of Arizona’s “Fab Five” – the five women elected in 1998 to the state’s top five political offices.
GOP lawmaker finds new road in quest of gas tax hike
Rep. Noel Campbell’s career in Arizona politics is likely over.
State lacks price gouging laws during crises
The state's top prosecutor says legislators may want to consider adopting laws to protect Arizona consumers from price gouging.
AG: Public meetings still possible in face of coronavirus
Arizona's top prosecutor is providing advice to state and local agencies on how to meet their legal obligations under the Open Meeting Law in the face of COVID-19.
Arizona lawmakers mull shutting down session to prevent coronavirus spread
A House Democrat has announced he’ll be stepping back from most lawmaking duties for the remainder of the session amid calls from some legislators to temporarily suspend the session to stem the spread of the novel coronavirus, known as COVID-19.
Lobbyists show lawmakers who has power – on diamond
For the fifth time in as many weeks, David Gowan stared down an unpromising scoreboard.
Community colleges to stay with only 2-year degrees
On a 3-6 vote Tuesday the Senate Education Committee quashed legislation which would have allowed these colleges to start offering baccalaureate degrees.
Proposed law would make it illegal to stand in roadway median
Hanging around a roadway median, for whatever reason, could soon land you in jail.
Court finds fed law supersedes Arizona ‘balance billing’ law
Hospitals that accept payment from the state's Medicaid program can't then try to collect more by going after money owed to the patient, the Arizona Supreme Court ruled Monday.