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Voucher measure can go to ballot, judge rules
A judge has refused to block voters from getting the last word on whether they want to expand a system of vouchers that uses public funds to send children to private and parochial schools.
Water overhaul bills would extend pumping, ease use limits
The proposals introduced by Republican Sen. Gail Griffin of Hereford would allow over-pumping in some areas to continue 10 years longer than current law allows. The proposal also reintroduces workarounds to water use restrictions for Cochise and Yuma counties that Gov. Doug Ducey vetoed in 2016.
Lobbyist seeks to cut allegations from bribery indictment
A lobbyist is asking a judge to delete several allegations in an indictment that accuses him of serving as a middle man in a scheme to bribe an Arizona utility regulator on behalf of a water company owner.
Bill to allow non-lethal weapon on campus gets initial approval
Saying college and university students, faculty and visitors need more protection, a House panel voted Monday to let them arm themselves -- at least somewhat.
House committee approves hairstyling bill
Concluding public safety would not be harmed, a House panel voted Monday to let people style and blow dry hair for money without first getting a license from the state.
Measure for state aid for college prep tests gets initial approval
Arizona high schoolers may get a little bit of extra state help getting into the colleges of their choice.
Bob Stump: Name claim fuels feud in CD8
The widow of former Congressman Bob Stump has called on a congressional candidate by the same name to “stop this charade” and publicly acknowledge he is not related to her family.
Generation Opportunity’s Chalon Hutson: Policy over party
Chalon Hutson found his passion in freedom a la libertarian principles. Now, he’s focusing on the issues that affect young Americans most as the field director for Generation Opportunity.
Legislative staffers say pro-Trump supporters called them ‘illegal’ for being dark-skinned
Supporters of President Donald Trump singled out dark-skinned lawmakers, legislative staffers and children at the Capitol on Jan. 25 as they protested congressional efforts to pass immigration reform.
House panel advances bill exempting tampons from sales tax
A panel of legislators today approved a bill to exempt tampons, diapers and baby formula from sales taxes.
Tax break for military retirees barely passes Senate committee
SB 1167, approved on a 4-3 bipartisan vote by the Finance Committee, would allow those who have served for at least 20 years to exempt $10,000 of their pensions from the state income tax.
Lawmaker drops proposal to hide most donor identities
The Fountain Hills Republican said Tuesday he’s dropping a measure that would double the threshold at which political and candidate committees in Arizona are required to report the names of their donors.
