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Gov. Hobbs’s vetoes measure requiring hospitals to check immigration status and 34 additional bills
Key Points: Rejected bill would have required hospitals accepting Medicaid funding to check patient’s immigration status Gov. Hobbs also vetoed a measure that would bar cities from making cuts to […]
In Their Words: Tony West
Tony West believed in public service. As a Republican, he served five terms in the House and three in the Senate from 1973 until 1988. A concurrent resolution to honor […]
Pending bill would allow lawsuits against teachers accused of antisemitism
Key Points: A bill to allow lawsuits against teachers accused of antisemitism is one vote away from passing Legislature Opponents warn punishment against criticism of Israel threatens teacher rights, free […]
Legislature approves warning signs for hotels that host homeless people
Key Points The bill requires hotels to post signs stating that the facility serves homeless people Supporters say the measure is necessary to protect families and consumers Opponents say mixed […]
Education groups vow to campaign against school choice on Prop. 123
Key Points: Republicans likely to unveil final Proposition 123 language on May 19 Democrats, education groups oppose tying school choice to teacher pay proposal Opponents warn of lawsuits, campaigns if […]
Faithful and political elite praise the selection of the 1st American pope
Key points: Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, a Chicago native, was elected pope the second day of balloting Pope Leo’s rise through the Catholic Church spans three continents, with deep ties […]
Recall effort against 4 GOP lawmakers continues, despite passage of funding bill
Key Points: Parents of disabled children have formed a group to recall four GOP lawmakers There’s only been one successful recall of a sitting state legislator in Arizona Recall efforts […]
Rural Arizona understaffed, underfunded ahead of wildfire season
Key Points: Rural fire districts are asking state lawmakers for more funding to fix staffing issues Voters had an opportunity in 2022 to fund fire districts but voted against it […]
Hobbs signs bill banning encampments at state universities
Key Points: Encampments on college campuses now illegal in state law Legislation requires disciplinary action against protesters from administration Opponents feel language is overly broad and will lead to targeted […]
Utility financing bill on Hobbs’ desk, some Democrats urge veto
Key Points: A bill allowing public utility companies to securitize assets passed out of the Legislature Republicans say the governor will sign the bill with new amendments Some Democrats say […]
Hobbs vetoes Republican proposals for unemployment benefits, abortion services
Key Points: Gov. Hobbs has rejected 87 measures sent to her by state lawmakers One now dead proposal would have limited the amount of time people could receive unemployment benefits […]
Warning signs could soon be posted at hotels that host homeless people
Key Points: A measure to require hotels to post signs if they host homeless guests passed the Senate Opponents of the measure say it is dehumanizing to label homeless people […]
