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Some lawmakers’ bills target standardized testing in Arizona
With Arizona weeks away from using the new AzMERIT test for the first time, four Republican lawmakers have offered legislation that would put its future in doubt.
By the numbers: Arizona license plates
Special license plates are a constant source of legislation and discussion at the Arizona Legislature, whether bills are sponsored to repeal plates, normalize designs or introduce new ones. Here’s a numerical look at the plates themselves and the legislation they’ve inspired.
Behind closed doors: Flurry of bills would increase government secrecy
When it comes to public records and government transparency, the Legislature this year has been a hotbed of activity. Republican lawmakers have introduced a host of proposals that would increase government secrecy by restricting access to public records and allowing more political discussions to happen behind closed doors.
Democrats chided for holding secret meetings while complaining about secret meetings
While House Democrats blasted Republicans for voting to change the rules to allow closed caucus meetings, Republicans fought back by calling Democrats hypocritical for opposing the change because Democrats have held secret meetings for years.
Crimes against children: Boyer fights uphill battle to provide $5M for child Internet victims
When Gov. Doug Ducey released his budget proposal for the upcoming year, Republican Rep. Paul Boyer of Phoenix had only one question.
Rumors persist: Lightning rod bills to surface after Super Bowl
A confluence of circumstances is aiding the persistence of a rumor at the Arizona Capitol – the “crazy” is lurking behind Super Bowl XLIX.
Kavanagh proposes four-year terms for state lawmakers
Hoping to give Arizona legislators some breathing room between elections, Sen. John Kavanagh introduced legislation that would double the length of Arizona representatives and senators’ terms.
New bill would withhold lottery winner names for 90 days
State lawmakers want to give winners of the Arizona Lottery what one calls a “running start” to protecting their privacy and security before their names become public.
Will the honeymoon last? Agreement between Ducey, lawmakers could signal quick session
People scoffed when Senate President Andy Biggs said he wanted a 65-day legislative session in 2015. That may be overly optimistic, but if the first two weeks of the session are indicative of how he, his fellow Republican lawmakers and new Gov. Doug Ducey are getting along in budget negotiations, the session and the budget may be headed toward relatively swift resolutions.
Schools, Legislature agree to use Appeals Court to resolve inflation funding suit
Attorneys for school districts and the Legislature are going to use the Court of Appeals to help them resolve a lawsuit over school funding.
Common Core, elections, veterans issues highlight proposed 2015 laws
Lawmakers have already drafted and introduced more than 600 ideas for new laws and that number will likely double before the legislative session ends.
State education chief to Arizona’s leaders: ‘Stop the madness’
Superintendent of Public Instruction Diane Douglas unveiled her plan today to mold the Common Core standards into more of an Arizona creation.
