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Arizonans paid $11,264 in federal tax in 2016, below national average
After accounts are settled with Uncle Sam, the typical Arizonan will have sent $11,264 to the federal government, about 20 percent below the national average of $14,051, according to an economic policy think tank.
US Rep Krysten Sinema donates $53,400 to Phoenix group
A sexual and domestic violence focused-Arizona organization has accepted $53,400 from U.S. Rep. Krysten Sinema, including donations made to her campaign tied to Backpage.com, which has been linked to prostitution.
House OK for texting while driving ban for teens
The Arizona House given initial approval to legislation banning texting or other cellphone use by drivers with only a learners permit or during the first six months teenagers have a regular license.
Business, education panelists fret lack of communication
Arizona’s business community is doing a poor job of communicating its needs to educators, panelists at an education event, said Tuesday.
Court rules on medical pot issues involving doctors, leases
An Arizona appellate court ruled today on legal issues involving physicians and landlords embroiled in disputes involving medical marijuana.
Ongoing budget talks stuck on university bonding plan
Gov. Doug Ducey’s $1 billion university bonding proposal remains a major stumbling block to reaching a budget deal as lawmakers reached the key 100-day mark in this year’s session.
US Rep candidate from Arizona clarifies party affiliation
A newly announced candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives had to straighten out his party affiliation after he says a clerical error marked him as a Republican.
Discredited blood testing company agrees to refund Arizona consumers
A company that helped engineer a change in state law on blood tests will refund more than $4.6 million to Arizonans who got the tests and may have been swindled.
Ducey signs “Blue Lives Matter” bill
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey signed legislation today adding tougher sentences for assaults on off-duty law enforcement officers.
Senate approves bill giving civil rights violators ‘cure period’
State lawmakers gave final approval Monday to legislation to give businesses time to fix violations of disability laws that opponents say they should already be obeying.
Change in House committee brings bill banning texting by teenage drivers back to life
Members of the Arizona House are finally going to get the chance to decide whether the state’s newest drivers should also be using their cell phones.
Supreme Court rules trial judge right in tossing murder verdict
A California attorney convicted of a 2010 murder in Queen Creek is entitled to a new trial.
