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Dems unhappy with budget governor negotiated
The passage of the budget June 15 revealed a rift between Gov. Katie Hobbs and some Democratic lawmakers who said she did not negotiate well, while other unexpected supporters of the deal emerged.
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.
Personal stories, jabs at GOP disunity color passage of abortion ban repeal
Just three weeks after the Arizona Supreme Court ruled to uphold a pre-statehood law that put a near-total ban on abortion, the Senate passed a bill to repeal it on Wednesday.
Housing bill near, lawmaker says
Lawmakers aligned with both housing advocates and homebuilders are close to striking a deal with cities on a proposal designed to help address Arizona’s housing shortage.
Abortion law to dominate action at Legislature again this week
State lawmakers return Wednesday with another attempt to deal with the 1864 abortion law.
GOP lawmakers could face political consequences with vote to repeal abortion ban
The head of a key anti-abortion group is warning lawmakers not to repeal the territorial-era law that outlaws all abortions except to save the life of the mother.
Quinonez resigns from House
Another Democrat resigned from the state House of Representatives Thursday, less than six hours after the caucus obtained full membership earlier in the morning.
After Hobbs’ veto, other housing bills are moving
While Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoed a bipartisan housing measure this week, several other housing bills that she said she supports are moving through the Legislature.
Hobbs vetoes bipartisan housing legislation
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.
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 control after a fiery debate on Thursday.
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.
New American Leaders fuels confidence in political hopefuls
Sen. Anna Hernandez, D-Phoenix, gained the knowledge and confidence she needed to take the leap for state Senate last year after she participated in programs that the national, nonpartisan organization New American Leaders holds to help immigrants and their allies join the political process.
