Rep. David Cook: Ranching not a sweet deal when dealing with the feds
As the only active rancher in the state Legislature, Republican Rep. David Cook of Globe is trying to keep Arizona’s ranching legacy alive.
AZ House delays bill on newspaper public notices
Republicans and Democrats in the Arizona House of Representatives are forming a rare alliance aimed at protecting small newspapers and government transparency.
House bill makes mental health detentions easier
An Arizona House committee has given initial approval to a bill making it easier for police officers to detain people believed to be a danger to themselves or others because of a mental issue.
New House committee chairs hint at legislation they’ll pursue
Committee chairmen have the final word over what bills get through their committees, and they can essentially kill any piece of legislation that shows up on their desks.