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Arizona exoneration fund to go belly up under new state budget
Key Points: Arizona’s Erroneous Convictions Fund has lost funding in the new state budget The fund’s $3 million allocation has been depleted by its 11 initial applicants The fund was […]
Brian Hummell: The frontline of Arizona’s vape regulation movement
Last week, Gov. Katie Hobbs signed House Bill 4001, a measure described as the state’s “first step” toward the regulation of alternative nicotine products like vapes and e-cigarettes. The bill […]
Hobbs signs $18.3B bipartisan budget
Key Points: Gov. Katie Hobbs signed a bipartisan budget Saturday after the Legislature adjourned in the wee hours of the morning The $18.3 billion package includes $1.4 billion in tax […]
House GOP offer new school voucher limits as a ballot blocker
Key Points: House Republicans offer deal with education advocates Deal with Arizona Education Association includes list of forbidden purchases GOP lawmakers promise to scrap a separate ballot measure restricting teacher […]
Arizona’s coal future: winding down or full steam ahead?
Key Points: Arizona coal plants are facing pressure to stay open despite plans to transition to natural gas Clean energy debate is now central to the upcoming Arizona Corporation Commission […]
Budget fails to fully fund court-ordered prison reform
Key Points Prison healthcare funding in state budget falls short of court requirements Oversight office goes unfunded again, delaying prison accountability efforts Advocates warn delays in full funding risk harm […]
New short-term boat rental services prompt liability concerns from law enforcement
Key Points: New technology allows people to rent their boats short term, similar to vacation home rentals Businesses and state officials said they’re concerned about insurance requirements, safety and taxes […]
Arizona faces full federal tax conformity and a moratorium on data center tax cuts
Key points: Legislature to send Gov. Katie Hobbs a bipartisan budget deal Governor anticipated to sign, lawmakers expect to adjourn for summer on Friday The $18.3 billion deal fully conforms […]
Critics say religious service protections could run afoul of right to free speech
Key Points: Arizona bill HB 4117 aims to protect religious services from interference Critics argue the bill is too broad and could silence free speech and dissent Opponents fear the […]
Water rule washed out: Judge voids state agency’s water demands for developers
Key Points: Judge rules state agency imposed illegal “tax” on developers Developers still need 100-year water supply to build in certain areas The ruling may have significant implications for future […]
Measure to protect pets from HOA discrimination faces committee roadblock
Key Points: State lawmakers aim to prevent homeowner associations from discriminating against pets based on breed, size or weight Legislation now awaits a House vote The proposed law would still […]
$75 buys you 300 words — and an audience of 4 million Arizona voters
Key Points: Arizona voters can share opinions on ballot measures for $75 Arguments must be submitted by June 24 to be included in the widely-spread ballot pamphlet The Secretary of […]
