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Basics of Arizona SB1062; opponents say targets gays
Opponents argue the bill is designed to allow businesses to discriminate against people because of their sexual orientation. Proponents say it is designed to give businesses the right to refuse to participate in gay marriages and other activities that run afoul of their religious beliefs. Here are the basics of the law.
Cardinals, Super Bowl Committee voice concern about SB1062
All eyes are on Arizona, including the watchful gaze of the National Football League and officials busy organizing the state’s 2015 Super Bowl hosting efforts, as Gov. Jan Brewer decides whether to sign a controversial “religious freedom” bill.
Apple, 83 others, join anti-SB1062 chorus
Corporate tech giant Apple has asked Gov. Jan Brewer to veto the controversial religious freedom bill SB1062, the company and the Governor’s Office confirmed.
Senators on SB1062: “We made a mistake”
A trio of Arizona state senators urged Gov. Jan Brewer to veto a controversial “religious freedom” bill on Monday, just days after all three cast votes in favor of the proposal that opponents say will legalize discrimination.
Calls multiply for veto of ‘religious freedom’ bill from GOP, business groups
Gov. Jan Brewer returns to work Tuesday to face a rising chorus of Republican and business voices urging her to quickly quash SB1062.
Business leaders: SB1062 could damage Arizona for years to come
Arizona business leaders voiced their strong opposition to the ‘’religious freedom’’ bill passed this week by the Legislature as Gov. Jan Brewer began considering whether to sign or veto the measure.
AZ Dems fire hostile, bizarre amendments at religious discrimination bills
As the minority party in both the House and the Senate, Democrats are powerless to stop what they see as bad legislation from passing through the chambers and heading to the governor’s desk.
AZ Lawmakers pass religious discrimination bill
Gov. Jan Brewer is going to get the last word on whether Arizona business owners can cite their religion as a reason to turn away gays -- and maybe others.
House panel OKs ‘religious freedom’ bills
An Arizona House panel on Tuesday approved changes to a proposed law beefing up protections for businesses that assert their religious beliefs in refusing service to gays and others, but the changes didn't placate critics who call the bill a way to allow discrimination.
Religious freedom bill moves forward in Senate
An Arizona Senate committee advanced a bill Thursday that opponents argue would invite discrimination based on religious beliefs.
