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U.S. Supreme Court upholds Tucson’s council election system
The U.S. Supreme Court this morning rebuffed a bid by a group representing Republican interests to void the system of nominating council members by ward by having them elected at large. The justices gave no reason for their ruling.
Senator holding swing vote in voucher expansion leaning toward ‘no’
The state senator with the deciding vote on a bill that would give all Arizona students access to a program that allows public money to pay for private schooling wants “rock solid caps” on its enrollment.
Maria Syms: From zoning commissioner to legislating on behalf of crime victims
As an attorney, a former assistant Arizona attorney general and former United States attorney, Republican Rep. Maria Syms is attempting to bring her background in law enforcement and empathy for victims to the state House.
Greatest share of Pinnacle West 2016 political spending goes to ACC race
The parent company of the state’s largest utility spent more than $10 million on political ventures in 2016, according to an annual report released today.
Appeals court upholds limits before PTSD patients can access medical marijuana
Appellate Judge Samuel Thumma, writing for the unanimous court, rejected arguments by the Arizona Cannabis Nurses Association that it was illegal for Will Humble, then the director of the agency, to conclude that the only legitimate use of marijuana for PTSD is for “palliative care,” meaning helping to alleviate the symptoms.
Federal court finds no child endangered by Indian adoption law
A federal judge threw out a bid March 16 to void federal laws that challengers claim is racist because it places the desires and rights of Native American tribes over the constitutionally protected best interests of children.
Leaders ponder best time to put education sales tax extension on ballot
The difference between a good joke and a bad one is timing. The same could be said for a ballot measure that would extend or possibly raise taxes.
School groups, Dems want details before standing with Ducey on sales tax renewal
The governor’s support for extending a sales tax increase to fund education met tepid, tentative support from Democrats and school groups.
Giffords and husband put lawmakers on notice about gun legislation
Former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords and husband Mark Kelly have a message for Arizona lawmakers: Enact reasonable gun restrictions or we'll help elect people who will.
Senate panel clears bill blocking government mandates on smart guns
Calling the technology a method of gun control, a Senate panel voted Wednesday to preclude any mandate that Arizonans have to purchase "smart'' guns.
Governor not yet backing proposed replacement for Obamacare, waiting for improvements
Gov. Doug Ducey said the Republican plan to replace the Affordable Care Act is flawed and should not be enacted as proposed.
House, Senate begin budget meetings with Ducey staff
The chairman of the House Appropriations Committee said Tuesday he and his Senate counterpart agree on an opening bid in budget talks with Gov. Doug Ducey's staff.
