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Report shows more bartenders, waiters find work despite Prop. 206
Data from the state Office of Economic Opportunity shows that the number of people working in bars and restaurants last month not only increased but did so at a rate six times higher than the economy as a whole.
House OKs Mohave County billboard measure, sends it back to Senate
The House voted 35-18 on April 20 to open areas of Mohave County to electronic billboards. But not in and around Lake Havasu City. And nowhere near the Hoover Dam.
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.
