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Budget lacks the votes it needs to pass in House and Senate
The budget deal struck between Republican legislative leaders in both chambers and Gov. Doug Ducey lacks enough support to pass in either chamber, at least without serious changes.
House kills STO expansion bill, cancels votes on other school choice bills
Republicans and Democrats joined forces in the Arizona House of Representatives today to kill a bill that would have expanded School Tuition Organization tax credits. That led Republican leadership to unexpectedly cancel another vote on two other “school choice” bills.
Disabled community stops bill to ban service animals in restaurants
The disabled community turned out en masse to oppose a bill that would allow restaurant owners to ban service animals from their restaurants, and the bill went down during a committee hearing.
Bill making gold legal tender passes Arizona House committee
A House committee passed a bill Wednesday that would make Arizona the third state behind Utah and Oklahoma to recognize gold, silver and platinum as legal tender.
Animal chiropractic bill passes House committee
A bill that would allow both chiropractors and veterinarians with advanced training to practice animal chiropractic passed a House committee Thursday, despite some lawmakers’ concerns and veterinary opposition.
The return of SB1062? Gay marriage ruling likely to renew push for ‘religious liberty’ protections
With marriage licenses being issued to gay couples across the state, Republican lawmakers are already talking about ways to protect religious organizations and businesses from being forced to participate in gay marriages. And SB1062 is back on the forefront of some minds.
Wilcox takes aim at Gallego’s record on guns as CD7 race turns negative
Likely Democratic voters in Arizona’s 7th Congressional District have been bombarded in recent weeks by campaign mailers from Ruben Gallego and Mary Rose Wilcox.
Lawmakers approve $9.23 billion budget
Three weeks after the Senate surprised the Capitol community by unilaterally moving forward with a bare bones budget proposal, Republicans in the House and Senate came to an agreement on a spending plan they hope the governor will accept.
Arizona House to try again to reach budget deal
The Arizona House of Representatives will try for a third day to reach a budget agreement following talks that failed to conclude with a final deal.
Maricopa supervisors to name lawmaker next week
Maricopa County Supervisors plan to name a replacement for Rep. Ruben Gallego next week.
Bill targets power of HOAs in Arizona
The Arizona House of Representatives will debate a bill that would significantly reduce the power of HOAs.
Experts: Brewer had no choice but to step aside
Gov. Jan Brewer returned to the place where the first seeds of her political career were planted to announce her retirement after more than 30 years in public office.
