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The Legislature is contemplating a bill that would diminish the death penalty law for the first time since 1973. And you might be surprised to hear who’s pushing it.

With no clear resolution ahead in the battle between the governor and Republican legislators, budget talks could take a turn toward empowering the minority party.

At long last, the Arizona Legislature has voted to sign onto the multi-state Drought Contingency Plan. Why then does it seem we’re not out of the *ahem* water yet?

We promised you an update on Rep. David Stringer and the mounting case against him, and here it is.

We’ve got one thing on our minds this week, and chances are you’ve already guessed it.

The long-awaited legislation on water and the Drought Contingency Plan hit legislators’ desks last week. What does - or doesn’t - it say?

The 2019 legislative session has finally arrived.

We’re just one week away from opening day, and already we’re off to an interesting start.

2018 has been an exciting year from the start. As it comes to a close we’re looking back on some of the standout moments.

Republicans still hold the majority at the Legislature and significant posts at the state level, and they're not afraid to exercise that power.