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House members praise Mesnard’s inclusive approach to budget planning, but Senate president has doubts
It’s still too early to know exactly what impact House subcommittees will have on the budget process, but the reviews from House members are, thus far, positive.
Kevin Payne: From running a food truck to running for the Legislature
Before he was elected to the state House of Representatives in November, Republican Rep. Kevin Payne was just your average IT guy with a love for barbecue and an interest in politics.
If this bill becomes law, be sure to read every page of your insurance contract
Legislation awaiting Senate action would spell out in statute that it would not matter what’s on that cover sheet and synopsis of benefits. Instead, only what is actually in the contract would govern – even if that page of declarations clearly says otherwise.
Arizona legislators desire tax carve out for all that glitters
Arguing that federal policies have made paper money “virtually worthless,” Arizona lawmakers are moving to allow residents to invest in gold coins and not have to pay state taxes on any profits they make when they sell them.
Arizona law enforcement might not back up Trump’s immigration order
The Phoenix, Tucson and Nogales police departments, as well as sheriffs from Yuma, Santa Cruz and Maricopa say officers will not target long-term undocumented immigrants who have no violent felony offenses.
Phoenix parents fight for passage of ‘Joe’s Law’ to test drivers for drugs, alcohol
Steve and Tana Smith have agonized over their son’s death for seven months. They want one question answered, but it’s an answer that will never come.
Former Pima County chief deputy pleads guilty in theft case
A former Pima County Sheriff's Department chief deputy who was accused of misusing money seized under an anti-racketeering law has pleaded guilty to misdemeanor theft charges.
Bill transfers burden from parents to prosecutors in some sex cases
A Republican lawmaker wants to change the state’s sexual abuse statutes in response to an Arizona Supreme Court ruling that raised questions about whether parents changing a baby’s diaper could be charged with molestation.
High court rules bail can’t be denied in all cases involving sex with minor
State constitutional provisions that deny bail to people solely because they’re accused of having sex with a minor violate the U.S. Constitution, the Arizona Supreme Court ruled Thursday.
ASU professor predicts ‘Obamacare’ repeal could send AZ into health care recession
First, the health care sector will cut jobs and reduce salaries, the study said. Health care companies will limit purchases from suppliers and halt new construction. And when people don’t work, they don’t spend as much and contribute to the economy.
Trump is 2nd president to tout unfinished Intel factory
President Donald Trump on Wednesday held up Intel's plan to invest more than $7 billion in an Arizona factory as a win for his economic agenda, but it's also a reminder that not all corporate commitments come to fruition.
New member joins Citizens Clean Elections Commission
A new member has been chosen to replace a Citizens Clean Elections Commissioner whose term expired.
