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Apr 15, 2019

Proposed law would curb Corporation Commission’s subpoena power

State lawmakers are moving to curb the ability of regulators to seek documents from some private companies because of a fight with one firm that doesn't want to cough up the information.

Apr 15, 2019

Judge hears arguments challenging state law on filling Senate vacancy

An attorney for members of various political parties told a federal judge Friday she should order a statewide election − and soon − to let voters fill the Senate seat now occupied by Martha McSally.

Apr 12, 2019

Capitol statue planned for early suffragist Frances Munds

Frances Willard Munds explained in a celebration speech in November 1912 how Arizona’s suffrage movement was “probably the most unique in history.”

Apr 11, 2019

AG: State law does not override Tempe ‘dark money’ ordinance

Tempe can enforce its voter-approved ordinance aimed at shedding light on "dark money'' spending in local elections despite a state law that appears to be to the contrary, the Attorney General's Office has concluded.

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Apr 11, 2019

Planned Parenthood files suit to overturn AZ abortion laws

Claiming the rights of women are being violated, Planned Parenthood filed a broad-based legal attack on a host of Arizona laws and regulations governing abortion.

Apr 11, 2019

Ducey heading to border to meet Vice President Pence

Republican Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey plans to meet with Vice President Mike Pence in southern Arizona and get a status update on the border.

Apr 10, 2019

House passes proposed repeal of ‘no promo homo’ law

The House voted today by a wide margin to strike down the state’s “no promo homo” law and render a lawsuit against the decades-old provision moot.

Apr 10, 2019

Ducey signs bill for state to recognize out-of-state license

Gov. Doug Ducey signed legislation Wednesday that will pretty much allow anyone with any professional license to practice in Arizona without further state review.

Apr 10, 2019

Bill to free hairstylists from state regulation on Ducey’s desk

Arizonans who are having a bad hair day could soon get relief from people who are not licensed by the state.

Apr 9, 2019

Ducey: Federal laws to blame for crisis at border

The governor said today that people who try to get across the border often are "coached by individuals to say things that allow them to come in the country.'' Those laws, Ducey said, need to be changed.

Apr 9, 2019

House passes measure to thwart boycotts of Israel

Claiming boycotts are anti-Semitic, the state House voted Monday to deny public contracts to firms that refuse to do business with other companies that do business in Israel.

Apr 9, 2019

Sen. Gowan defends himself against conflict of interest allegations for sponsorship of fireworks measure

A Sierra Vista lawmaker who sells fireworks around certain holidays is defending his proposal to expand the number of days when Arizonans can buy and use them.

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