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William Auther: Aiming to retain high performing judges
William Auther, a product liability attorney by trade, did not plan for a near-decade and a half run on the Commission for Judicial Performance Review. But when an open spot […]
Prison receivership: Who is up to the task?
Key Points: Judge must choose qualified candidate to serve as prison health care receiver Plaintiffs, department submit candidates with extensive corrections experience Prison advocates stress need for independence, authority, balance […]
GOP budget close: Kavanagh claims party is less than two weeks from proposal
Key Points: Republicans say they are close to a state budget proposal Negotiations occurring amid ongoing bill moratorium by Gov. Katie Hobbs A Prop.123 extension hangs in the balance Republican […]
Bill to expand protection for religious activities leaves abortion clinics concerned
Key Points: HB 4117 would add new protections for religious services and activities Supporters say the proposal addresses increasing protests and disruptions of religious services Opponents say it would limit […]
School safety program faces bipartisan criticism, proposal for reform
Key Points School safety program faces bipartisan criticism House members failed to pass a reform bill on April 20 Opponents says bill is intended to help one contractor A GOP […]
Resolution rejecting the term ‘West Bank’ wins approval in Arizona
Key Points: Measure does not have the force of law Opponents says Arizona should not get into an international issue Lawmakers consider bill allowing Israel flag to be flown in […]
Judge rules against ADWR’s water-based restrictions of Phoenix housing developments
Key Points: Court rules Arizona Department of Water Resources acted illegally in 2023 when it restricted housing development in Phoenix over water supply concerns The state water department’s decision affected […]
Housing Department nominee narrowly clears Senate committee
Key Points: Ruby Dhillon-Williams was narrowly approved by Senate DINO Republicans raised concern over past financial mismanagement at ADOH Dhillon-Williams’ nomination will go before full Senate for final vote The […]
Arizona home builders want to reduce housing prices by eliminating city standards
Key Points: Arizona House proposal aims to lower housing prices by blocking city design standards Proposal would remove requirements for garages, patios and fencing in new homes Critics argue the […]
Arizona GOP plans trip to D.C., Democrats say it’s not worth the effort
Key Points: Arizona Republican lawmakers plan Washington D.C. trip Trip to focus on promoting President Trump’s priorities This is occurring while Arizona lawmakers are locked in a budget stalemate with […]
Lupe Contreras: Life, legacy and the Arizona Legislature
With a decade of leadership under his belt, Rep. Lupe Contreras is one of the most experienced Democrats at the state Legislature. Earlier this session, the Avondale representative announced he […]
23 more speciality license plates possible, but not for LGBTQ+ students
Key Points: An omnibus bill could bring 23 new specialty license plates to Arizona drivers License plate revenues support local organizations, typically apolitical A proposed specialty plate that would support […]
