House sends housing bills to Gov. Hobbs
Older neighborhoods of single-family homes near the downtowns of large Arizona cities could see major makeovers into more dense developments of duplexes, triplexes and even fourplexes and townhomes under a zoning reform measure headed to Gov. Katie Hobbs’ desk.
AG Mayes sues Amazon, alleges company cheats customers
Attorney General Kris Mayes filed two new lawsuits against Amazon on Wednesday, accusing the online retail giant of illegal practices that make consumers pay more than they should for products and throwing roadblocks in the path of canceling their services.
Gov. Hobbs won’t take sides on justices’ elections
Gov. Katie Hobbs says she'd sure like to have the chance to put two people of her choice on the Arizona Supreme Court.
Border legislation delayed, Republican senator seeks changes
The Senate delayed a vote on a GOP-backed border security measure another week after one Republican senator said his approval depends on whether the legislation is further amended.
Proposed settlement is first step in securing Colorado River water for 3 Native American tribes
A proposed water rights settlement for three Native American tribes that carries a price tag larger than any such agreement enacted by Congress has taken a major step forward with its introduction to the Navajo Nation Council.
Opinions on ballot measures accepted for $75
Got an opinion on abortion? Ranked-choice voting? Border security? For $75, you can share your thoughts with pretty much everyone registered to vote in November.
Arizona Supreme Court delays abortion ban enforcement
Arizona may have no pause in abortions, at least through 15 weeks of pregnancy.
Freshman lawmaker breaks gridlock, will leave for city council run
A Democrat lawmaker who piloted the Senate’s success in rolling GOP leadership to repeal the near-total abortion ban wants to trade the Legislature for the Phoenix City Council.
Suffrage leader’s legacy preserved in sculpture
After a six-year fundraising campaign, a sculpture now stands in Wesley Bolin Plaza to honor the leader of the suffrage movement in Arizona.
Attorney discipline could be battle ground in 2024 election
A state Supreme Court ruling and ongoing attorney discipline proceedings stand to shape how courts and the State Bar dole out discipline for attorneys involved in unsuccessful election cases.
Texas inspired border measure gets initial approval
A Senate committee approved a ballot referral on Wednesday that would allow local police to arrest people who enter the country illegally – despite concerns from Democrats that the move would allow for racial profiling.
Housing bills get Senate approval despite short-term rental provision
The Arizona state Senate passed a bipartisan housing bill Wednesday that some critics say will lead to the expansion of short-term rental use in the state.