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Governor signs bill imposing new restrictions on teen drivers next year
Arizona drivers under the age of 18, like those in most other states, will face restrictions on whom they can have in their vehicles and when they can drive. Gov. […]
‘Merci’ train – France’s WW2 gift to U.S. – goes on display at Capitol
Only 48 more to go One of the Gratitude Train’s 49 boxcars is shown being lifted off a ship in 1949 just arrived from France. The photo is part of […]
Bill banning use of dead soldiers’ names for profit advances
The proposal to ban the use of dead soldiers’ names for profit without the kin’s permission is on its way to the House for a final vote after winning the […]
House-Senate panel clears way for county officials’ pay raise
A group of Arizona lawmakers stripped off an amendment to a proposal that would have required elected county officials to vote to accept a pay hike. The current version of […]
Senate budget sails, House version sinks — negotiations on horizon
A day after House Republican leaders failed to find support for their budget package, a bipartisan proposal in the Senate found easy seas and was overwhelmingly approved. The House budget […]
Trial lawyers hail death of malpractice measure
Legislation to raise the bar of proof of medical malpractice by emergency room physicians died after being resuscitated in the House, failing two votes in the same week. The bill, […]
Law makes animal ID program voluntary
Arizona has a new law that allows the state to opt out of participating in a federal animal tracking system. The measure, sent to Gov. Janet Napolitano on April 16 […]
New law enables minors to avoid lifetime tag as sex offenders
Youngsters accused of certain non-violent sexual offenses can avoid being prosecuted as an adult under legislation signed by Governor Janet Napolitano this month. The same measure also requires age-appropriate treatment […]
Sponsor of vetoed property tax bill will try again
A veto of a bill designed to lower the tax burden on homeowners with large plots of land won’t end a Phoenix Republican’s efforts to get the legislation passed. The […]
Legal Eagles:Group prepares to sue feds for fall-back protection
Legal Eagle A bald eagle perched on a cliff at Lake Pleasant. A wildlife-advocacy group has moved to open another front in its legal battle with the federal government over […]
Fiscal impact of tax breaks for school donations could hit $42.5 million
Proposed changes to make it easier to claim tax breaks for contributions for private and public schools could cost the state between $14.2 million and $42.5 million in lost tax […]
Panel OKs execution of inmate who wants to die
A clemency board ruled that Arizona’s first execution in nearly seven years should take place as scheduled. In a 3-1 decision May 8, the Arizona Board of Executive Clemency said […]
