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Law to force AG investigation of cities ‘rung’ again, complaint withdrawn quickly
A Yuma lawmaker on Friday started the short-lived process of initiating an attorney general investigation into whether the City of Somerton violated state law by charging a local church a fee for a building permit.
Police: Mine inspector arrested after fighting with nephew
Arizona Mine Inspector Joe Hart has been arrested and accused of domestic violence involving a fight with a male relative.
C.T. Wright: Politically active clemency chairman prays for unity
If you’ve sat through a day at Arizona Senate in the past three years, there’s a chance you’ve heard a booming prayer delivered by C. T. Wright. His prayers have also been heard in the Arizona House of Representatives, at state GOP meetings, and even at a campaign rally for President Trump in 2016.
As Trump arrives in Phoenix, Arizona’s legislators are headed for Mexico on a trade mission
On the day President Donald Trump is scheduled to arrive in Phoenix next week, two dozen Arizona legislators will be leaving on a goodwill mission to Mexico.
Referendum on school voucher survives first hurdle
State Elections Director Eric Spencer concluded there are more than enough signatures on petitions calling for a 2018 vote, even after he disqualified some of them. That sets the stage for county recorders to do their own verification.
Agencies at odds over deal to send AZ water to California during drought
The Central Arizona Project tried to strike a deal to sell water to California for $18 million during the 2015 drought, which the state claims underscores the need for reforms to the water delivery system’s operations.
State attorneys: Judge’s order on pension unclear, violates separation of powers
The Arizona Attorney General’s Office claims state officials don’t know how to respond to a judge’s order to adjust contribution rates to a retirement fund for the judiciary and elected officials.
Lawmaker to introduce bill for spikes to stop wrong-way drivers
Rep. Michelle Ugenti-Rita, R-Scottsdale, said she’ll introduce legislation in 2018 requiring state officials to install spike strips on “high risk” exit ramps where there have been a high number of wrong-way drivers.
NAACP, Black Lives Matter rip Ducey over stance on Confederate monuments
Those monuments, such as a memorial to Arizona Confederate troops erected in 1961, are symbols of terrorism and hate, said Roy Tatem, president of the East Valley chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People.
Expert testimony on behavior of domestic violence victims allowed, court rules
Juries are entitled to hear from experts who can explain why domestic violence victims often forgive their attackers, the Arizona Supreme Court ruled Tuesday.
Kendra Tonan-Lizzarago: Showing world what being transgender means
Kendra Tonan-Lizzarago, president of Trans Spectrum of Arizona, has been working to educate Arizonans on what being transgender means and show them how they can protect trans people.
Regent says colleagues wrong to maintain in-state tuition rate for ‘Dreamers’
Regent Jay Heiler, who is an attorney, said he believes the regents’ policy clearly violates a 2006 voter-approved law, which prohibits the use of tax dollars to subsidize the tuition of students not in this country legally.
