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Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich announces a lawsuit against the Arizona Board of Regents on Sept. 8. The suit alleges ABOR is not adhering to a constitutional requirement that tuition for residents attending state universities be “nearly as free as possible.” (Photo by Katie Campbell/Arizona Capitol Times)
Jan 10, 2019

Brnovich sues ABOR over land leases to private companies

Attorney General Mark Brnovich is moving to block state universities from leasing out their land to commercial businesses.

Jan 10, 2019

Private donations fund inaugural

Records obtained Wednesday by Capitol Media Services show Jim Click at the top of the donor list at $25,000. That made him $10,000 more generous to finance the ceremony to swear in Gov. Doug Ducey and five other state officials.

Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich (Photo by Katie Campbell/Arizona Capitol Times)
Jan 8, 2019

Arizona AG claims in suit Mercedes lied about clean cars

On the heels of legal victories against Volkswagen, the Attorney General's Office is now charging Mercedes Benz and parent company Daimler AG with lying to Arizona consumers about its own clean-burning diesel engines.

Jan 8, 2019

Legislator seeks to curb teen use of e-cigarettes

Calling the current law fatally flawed and ineffective, a veteran lawmaker wants the state to impose far more restrictions on access to vaping products by teens.

Former Gov. Jan Brewer and recently appointed U.S. Senator Martha McSally share a moment of conversation before the inauguration festivities begin on January 7, 2019. PHOTO BY KATIE CAMPBELL/ARIZONA CAPITOL TIMES
Jan 7, 2019

Photos: Arizona’s 2019 inauguration

Arizona's statewide officials were sworn in during the state inauguration ceremony on January 7, an event that featured more than wonky policy talk.

Jan 7, 2019

Rural Republican proposes tax increase for public education

Republican Sen. Sylvia Allen wants voters to approve a sales tax hike to boost funding for K-12 schools and higher education.

Jan 7, 2019

Ducey pushes for bipartisanship, water reform in inaugural address

Gov. Doug Ducey kicked off four more years as Arizona’s governor Monday by welcoming two Democrats into the ranks of statewide officeholders with a message of bipartisanship and working together, especially on urgent issues like adopting a multi-state drought contingency plan.

ballot harvesting, elections, Guillermina Fuentes, Alma Juarez, Yuma, judge
Jan 7, 2019

Ninth Circuit Court to hear case on Arizona ballot harvest ban

A federal appeals court is going to give Democrats a new chance to argue that an Arizona law banning "ballot harvesting'' is illegal.

Republican Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey speaks to supporters, Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018, at an election night party in Scottsdale, Ariz. Incumbent Ducey defeated Democratic challenger David Garcia for his second term. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Jan 4, 2019

State inauguration ceremony to set a bipartisan tone

When Gov. Doug Ducey is sworn in for his second term on January 7, a Democratic Arizona mayor will lead the inauguration ceremony.

Jan 3, 2019

Arizona Chamber seeks to lower tuition for ‘Dreamers’

The head of a major business organization is looking for legal ways to make education more affordable for "dreamers'' who attend state universities and community colleges in Arizona.

Rep. John Kavanagh (Photo by Ryan Cook/RJ Cook Photography)
Jan 3, 2019

Laetrile bill would make drug illegal in Arizona

A veteran lawmaker says the time has finally come to tell Arizonans they can't legally use cyanide as a cancer treatment.

Jan 3, 2019

State senator proposes hefty tax break for veterans again

Arizona Sen. Gail Griffin is again trying to boost a tax break for some Arizona veterans.

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