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Citing concerns that a bipartisan housing bill could have unintended consequences, Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoed the legislation that supporters say would have led to more affordable homes being built. “I was...
Debate fiery over expansion of self-defense law
A Senate committee approved an expansion of Arizona’s “castle doctrine” self-defense law to make it apply not just in someone’s home and yard but on any property they own or...
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Kern opens investigation of Mayes
A state senator under investigation for being a fake elector in the 2020 presidential election has begun a probe of his own against Attorney General Kris Mayes. Â Sen. Anthony...
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New American Leaders fuels confidence in political hopefuls
When Anna Hernandez lost her younger brother, Alejandro, 26, to a Phoenix Police shooting in 2019, it prompted her to become more involved in community organizing, but she said she...
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Hobbs puts veto stamp to work again – 119 measures rejected
Arizona counties won’t get state approval to start counting ballots by hand. Gov. Katie Hobbs on Friday vetoed a proposal by Rep. Gail Griffin to allow whatever official who is...
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Hobbs vetoes 4 bills targeting drag shows, performers
Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoed four bills Friday designed to target “drag” shows and performers. “Intolerance has no place in Arizona despite the Legislature’s frequent attempts to pass legislation that says...
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Kaiser, cities reach compromise on housing bills
Update: Clarifies the origins of the discussion on the efforts to curb NIMBYism. Republican lawmakers and a lobbying group for Arizona cities and towns have reached a deal on legislation...
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Senate committee votes to hold Hobbs’ nominee to trial court commission
The state Senate Judiciary Committee voted along partisan lines to hold Gov. Katie Hobbs’ nominee to the Commission on Trial Court Appointments for Maricopa County after questioning veered into controversial...
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Senators consider legislation that would make possessing ‘child sex doll’ a felony
GOP bills linked to budget talks with Hobbs
Republican leadership has pushed several bills to consider in budget negotiations, including a $50 million appropriation to the Department of Public Safety for building renovations and...
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Override falls short after partisan fireworks
Rep. Alma Hernandez, D-Tucson, surrounded by fellow lawmakers from both parties, lashes out April 25 at Gov. Katie Hobbs for vetoing legislation to broaden Arizona’s “cottage...
