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Hodge appointed to fill House Democrat vacancy
The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors appointed a Democrat who nearly beat U.S. Rep. David Schweikert, R-Ariz., to the state House of Representatives on Jan. 31.
Prosecutors differ on bill to stiffen punishment of retail thieves
Saying thieves pay attention, a state lawmaker and a prosecutor are moving to enhance the penalty against those who engage in multiple incidents of organized retail theft.
Some lawmakers skeptical about proposal to legalize flying cars
The flying cars that The Jetsons made us believe we would all have by now haven't quite materialized. But a veteran state lawmaker wants to be sure Arizona is ready for them when they finally do arrive.
Horne vouches vouchers no drain on budget
Arizona’s education budget is set to see a $28.5 million surplus by the end of the year, according to the latest report from the Arizona Department of Education.
Bill proposes adding constables to first responders eligible for paid mental health counseling
For the second year in a row, a bill is moving through the state House of Representatives that would expand the number of law enforcement officials and first responders that are eligible for compensated trauma counseling.
Cities oppose GOP housing plan
Republicans who control the Arizona Legislature are trying again to address the state’s housing affordability crisis by limiting the ability of cities and towns to set minimum standards for single-family homes.
Treasurer critical of Hobbs’ plan to infuse dollars into education
The governor's own numbers suggest she is actually dipping into the body of the trust.
Arizona Republicans choose Trump favorite Gina Swoboda as party chair
Gina Swoboda, an election activist endorsed by former President Donald Trump, has been chosen as the next chair of the Arizona Republican Party, a leadership post that puts her center stage in the battleground state for November's presidential election.
ABOR clarifies UA budget shortfall, says athletics responsible for $35 million of $140 million deficit
Although the University of Arizona’s budget shortfall is closer to $140 million than the $240 million previously reported, the school is prepared to undergo sweeping changes in budget and oversight, including addressing the $35 million shortfall tied to the athletic department.
GOP lawmaker wants to require schools to teach about communist regimes
The way Ben Toma sees it, perhaps communism is a good idea - but only on paper.
Mayes threatens feds with court over state tax rebate
The Internal Revenue Service has no right to force 750,000 Arizona families who got a state income tax rebate last year to now pay federal taxes on the funds, Attorney General Kris Mayes said Thursday.
Ethics panel probes Sun’s alleged death threats
Two witnesses testified Jan. 25 to a House ethics panel alleging they directly heard a Democratic representative threaten the life of a Tolleson city employee.
