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Groundwater bill stalls; no help for rural communities this year
Key Points: Groundwater bill unlikely to be finalized before the Legislature adjourns Negotiations are continuing Gov. Katie Hobbs and Democrats claim partisan opposition Residents of rural communities concerned about depleted […]
Governor’s Office aligned with Senate Republicans on budget deal
Key Points: Lawmakers divided on $270 million surplus spending strategy House leaders have not had much to say about the budget Budget deal expected before June 30 deadline House and […]
Parents expand their purchasing power in latest draft of ESA handbook
Key Points: Parents eliminated price caps in new ESA Handbook draft Lawmakers submitted the draft for review State superintendent declined to consider proposal Lawmakers proposed cutting any spending limits and […]
Only 8 of 90 lawmakers have perfect attendance — so far
Key Points: Eight Republican lawmakers have a chance at perfect attendance House Democrat has the most absences No senator had any unexcused absences The end of the legislative session is […]
Supporters of animal cruelty measure still hopeful
Key Points: Bill redefines inhumane conditions for domestic animals There’s an ongoing push to secure support from House Republicans June 16 is likely the last day the bill can receive […]
Mexico presses forward with Arizona gun dealer lawsuit despite SCOTUS ruling
Key Points: Mexico cites specific illegal gun sales in Arizona Supreme Court ruling targeted manufacturers, not dealers Case alleges dealers knowingly sold to traffickers Mexico is not dropping its lawsuit […]
Antisemitism bill targeting teachers heads to governor
Key Points: Democrats overwhelmingly oppose the measure An attempt to replace antisemitism with unlawful discrimination failed Antisemitism definition would become part of state law State lawmakers gave final approval June […]
Hobbs concerned about ICE agents posing as utility workers
Key Points: Governor unsure if she can take legal action against feds’ ruse Ruse was used to track Tucson woman It’s not uncommon for law enforcement agencies to use fake […]
Tucson asks federal judge to toss ex-Sen. Wadsack’s lawsuit
Key Points: Wadsack claims traffic stop was political retaliation for bills She believes media leaks of the encounter hurt her reelection campaign She filed a lawsuit seeking $8 million over […]
Arizona property still open to Chinese government after governor’s veto
Key Points: Hobbs vetoed land ban for Chinese government, citing vague enforcement and security doubts Sen. Shamp claimed the bill protects bases from Chinese surveillance threats Federal rules already restrict […]
State wants a delay in legality ruling for cage-free hens law
Key Points: State wants a delay on egg rule lawsuit decision ahead of law rewrite Cage-free rule enforcement paused; new version expected by October Lawsuit claims agriculture department exceeded authority […]
Mohave County supervisor pushes for legal immunity for hand counted ballots
Key Points: Ron Gould seeks legal immunity for pushing election hand counts Attorney general argues Gould faces no real legal threat Outcome could impact statewide ballot-counting procedures A Mohave County […]
