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Senate committee passes resolution to repeal state’s minimum wage
A resolution sponsored by Sen. Sylvia Allen, R-Snowflake, would ask voters to undue much of Proposition 206, a citizen-driven initiative that boosted Arizona’s minimum wage from $8.05 to $10 in 2017, $10.50 in 2018 and eventually to $12 by 2020.
Governor proposes $2 million to replace remote housing for state troopers
Arizona state troopers could get better housing in remote areas if the governor’s budget proposal is approved by the legislature.
Yuma BOS chooses farmer to fill seat vacated by Don Shooter
“I’m very honored and humbled to be able to represent Yuma County and we look forward to being involved in the Legislature,” Dunn said.
The political egg-splanation of egg-spiration dates
More than three decades after requiring that eggs be sold within 24 days after being laid, state lawmakers are moving to loosen those restrictions to a full six weeks.
Sine Kerr: In love with agriculture and defending the livelihood
Arizona’s newest senator, Sine Kerr, follows in the footsteps of former Sen. Steve Pierce and the late Sen. Chester Crandell as a lawmaker who lives and breathes the agricultural lifestyle.
Bill puts Arizona on track to end public financing of pro sports stadiums
Arizona is at the forefront of a new legislative effort to outlaw public dollars from financing private stadiums for professional sports teams.
Committee nominates 2 men, 1 woman for state House seat
A Republican precinct committee in Yuma has nominated three people to fill the state House seat vacated by Rep. Don Shooter.
House adopts rules calling for anti-harassment policy
The House of Representatives has adopted new rules calling for a written anti-harassment policy and code of conduct.
Bill to allow dental therapists to practice in state clears first hurdle
A Senate committee passed a hotly contested, bipartisan bill on February 7 that proposes to license dental therapists in Arizona.
Abortion bill requires more reporting from doctors, hospitals, clinics
Doctors who provide abortions would have to ask a woman why she wants the procedure under a legislative proposal to boost reporting requirements.
CD8 – where GOP winner can hold the seat a long, long time
With a nearly 2-1 Republican advantage over Democrats in Arizona’s 8th Congressional District, the recently vacated seat offers job security to the victor of the special primary election.
Senators seek harsher penalties for pet cruelty
SB1295 would create a special Class 5 felony for subjecting pets to cruel mistreatment. And the same penalty would apply for killing a pet without the owner’s consent.
