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Republican lawmakers voted today to punish teachers who don’t present both sides of controversial science or events, a move that some lawmakers say could force them to seek out and present contrary...
Sex education bill goes to governor
State lawmakers gave final approval Wednesday to legislation that will require special parental permission before a student is taught anything about sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. The 31-28...
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Ducey signs controversial bills
Gov. Doug Ducey (Capitol Media Services photo by Howard Fischer) Gov. Doug Ducey signed two controversial bills late Friday — one that exempts businesses from following mask mandates...
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House approves bill to ban abortions for genetic reasons
After more than two hours of impassioned and at times acrimonious debate, the House voted 31-29 along party lines Thursday to advance a bill that would put several new restrictions on abortion in Arizona. SB1457 will, among other...
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Tempers flare in House as committees hear controversial bills
Long-simmering tensions boiled over in the House Wednesday, as Democratic lawmakers and opponents of GOP-sponsored bills to tighten voting rules and let businesses avoid Proposition 208’s surcharge accused Republican committee...
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House panel OKs purge of early voter list
House panels Oks bill to let college athletes profit from skills
State lawmakers are just a step away from allowing athletes at Arizona colleges and universities to profit from their skills, at least indirectly. With only one dissenting vote, the House...
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Finchem, Kern claim in lawsuit Fernandez defamed them
Finchem retaliates, files ethic complaints against Democrats
Pledge of Allegiance mandate for kids advances
The way Rep. John Fillmore sees it, young children need to hear and say the Pledge of Allegiance every morning at school. So he convinced Republican members of the House...
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Lawmaker wants 60% of voters to OK ballot measures
A Yuma Republican wants voters to make it more difficult for themselves to pass ballot propositions. Coming on the heels of a narrow victory for proponents of Proposition 208, a...
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LUCHA emerges as key PAC in Arizona progressive movement
Fourteen of the 15 legislative and county candidates who received endorsements and varying degrees of financial support from activist group LUCHA emerged victorious in last week’s primaries, a figure progressives...