The U.S. Supreme Court could rewrite the national landscape for abortion access, but it’s up to local officials to enforce any restrictions – and candidates running for key offices in Arizona have different plans if Roe v. Wade is reversed.
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Arizona Senate may waive spending cap, avert school crisis 
Arizona Senate President Karen Fann on Monday scheduled a vote to waive a constitutional cap on K-12 school spending that threatens to shut down public schools across the state. The Republican said that she believes the votes are now there ...
Read More »Beloved former senator passes away at 83 
Former Senator Olivia Cajero Bedford’s passed away on Wednesday, Senator Lisa Otondo, D-Yuma, announced on the floor of the Senate. “She was incredible and represented Southern Arizona values to her last breath,” said Rep. Andrés Cano She made us proud ...
Read More »Rogers wins defamation case 
The Arizona Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled in favor of Sen. Wendy Rogers in a defamation lawsuit, pointing to the First Amendment and citing concerns on chilling political speech while establishing that most private individuals don’t have legal recourse if they’re entangled ...
Read More »Legislature proper place for energy policy
The Legislature is also a more transparent and approachable body than the Corporation Commission. Any proposed energy policies would be vetted by numerous committees between the two legislative chambers, with ample opportunity for comments from the public. Indeed, vigorous debate at the Capitol ensures better policy for all Arizonans.
Read More »AZ relationship with water changed forever
Arizona promotes itself as a world leader in water management. Yet rural wells and rivers are drying up since sustainable water management plans are hindered by laws no longer appropriate for these times. Our relationship with desert water has changed, and our water laws must change too.
Read More »Grab bag of laws voided by Supreme Court
When the Arizona Supreme Court slapped down how lawmakers approve "budget reconciliation'' bills on November 2, they quashed more than the ban on schools requiring masks of faculty and students.
Read More »Texas abortion law template for Arizona
The head of the state's premier anti-abortion organization said Thursday she is looking to use the newly enacted Texas ban on the terminating a pregnancy after fetal heartbeat has been detected as a template for legislation here.
Read More »Judge to hear arguments over legality of mask prohibition
A judge will hear arguments Sept. 13 over whether it is legal for state lawmakers and Gov. Doug Ducey to bar schools from requiring students and staff to wear masks. T
Read More »Free Enterprise Club seeks voter ID requirements for mailed ballots 
The Free Enterprise Club and a group of Republican lawmakers announced their new initiative on the Senate lawn Tuesday afternoon against a backdrop of Trump supporters who shouted down reporters and yelled over state senators.
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