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Electricity demand spurs states to find a way to meet the moment
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story is part of a special State Affairs series highlighting energy policy dominating state legislative action this year. See the full list of stories here. Key Points: States […]
Dale Baich: In defense of death row
Dale Baich has watched 16 men die. Over the course of his career as a federal public defender, Baich has parsed through the many legal webs entangling death row inmates […]
Red states seek to tighten Medicaid, SNAP requirements
Key Points: Lawmakers in at least six states invoking the One Big Beautiful Bill Act to reduce Medicaid and SNAP benefits Proposed changes include stricter eligibility limits, more frequent checks, […]
Legislation aids heart specialists exposed to radiation
Key Points: Medical professionals are raising the alarm about prolonged radiation exposure in their careers Three proposals would help smaller hospitals install enhanced radiation protection systems Opponents say medical technology […]
Dangerous isolation: Attorneys claim lapse in care for prisoners with mental illness
Key Points: Attorneys say seriously mentally ill inmates kept in isolation Plaintiffs allege staff threats, violence discourage recreation time Motion seeks more out-of-cell time, training and staff accountability Inmates with […]
Proposals would ban cities from raising utility taxes for 4 years
Key Points: GOP bill would pause the ability for cities and towns to raise taxes or utility fees until June 30, 2030 The measure could go to voters on the […]
Remember to cancel? House approves legislation to prevent unwanted subscription renewals
Key Points: State lawmakers move to stop automatic subscription renewals Legislation requires contracts to include easy cancellation option Other states have similar laws, with varying notice requirements and rules So […]
ACC approves hefty water rate hike for Eloy retirement community
Key Points: Arizona Corporation Commission voted 3-2 in favor of the rate hike Robson Ranch residents fought against the increase for months The new owner of the utilities says the […]
GOP leaders appeal judge’s ruling on transgender birth certificates
Key Points: Judge rules law requiring surgery for birth certificate change unlawful Ruling requires health department to recognize doctors’ statements The reason: Unamended birth certificates could lead to forced privacy […]
Highway renaming sparks debate over Trump and Epstein files in Arizona Senate
Key Points: Sen. Wendy Rogers wants to rename a state road as the Donald J. Trump Highway Proposal sparked debate over life and actions of the President Legislators are also […]
Arizona lawmakers move to ban Sharia law in state courts
Key Points: Arizona lawmakers move to ban Sharia law recognition Existing Arizona law already prohibits foreign laws Critics argue the bill targets and discriminates against the Muslim religion State lawmakers […]
Arizona classrooms see just .52 cents of every dollar spent on education
Key Points: Only 52.1 cents of every education dollar reaches the classroom Arizona’s instructional spending is the lowest in two decades Arizona’s per-student spending is $4,503 less than the national […]
