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Mar 14, 2016

House votes to ban speed cameras on state highways

The days for photo radar on state roads may be numbered. With little discussion, the state House voted 32-26 on March 10 to make it illegal for the state or local communities to erect speed cameras on any state highway.

Jun 30, 2015

Court of Appeals prohibits cities from banning ‘sign walkers’

Local governments have no right to ban “sign walkers” who stand on street corners with banners directing passers-by to nearby businesses, the Arizona Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday.

Apr 22, 2015

DCS bars gay couples from being foster, adoptive parents

The Department of Child Safety quietly reversed a policy in February that allowed married same-sex couples to jointly serve as foster parents or adopt from the more than 16,000 children under the state’s care, even though federal courts have declared Arizona’s ban on same-sex marriage is unconstitutional.

Jan 8, 2015

Lawmaker wants to ban EBT fast food purchases

Calling it bad use of public funds, a Mesa lawmaker wants to bar people from using their public benefits cards on fast food.

Oct 17, 2014

Gay marriages to begin today in AZ after judge strikes down ban

Gays are now legally marrying in Arizona.

The historic move came just moments after Attorney General Tom Horne said Friday he will not appeal a decision earlier that morning by U.S. District Court Judge John Sedwick declaring Arizona’s ban on same-sex weddings unconstitutional and immediately ordering the state to “permanently cease enforcement of those provisions of Arizona law dec[...]

Sep 9, 2014

Judge hears arguments on mining near Grand Canyon

Mining industry groups say a ban on the filing of new hard rock mining claims near the Grand Canyon is irresponsible public policy, but the federal government and conservationists say it will protect water flowing through the canyon from potential contamination.

abortions, stethoscope, fetus
Mar 5, 2014

Lawsuit filed over new rules on abortion pill

Planned Parenthood and a Tucson gynecologist are asking a federal judge to block new rules that will limit their ability to perform abortions using drugs instead of surgery.

Jan 28, 2014

Senator tries again to ban tickets from lobbyists

Against the odds, a new bill has been introduced to ban free tickets from lobbyists for sporting and entertainment events.

Dec 9, 2013

Counterattacks

Arizona, other states retaliate against ‘revenge porn’

Sparked by a new law approved by the California legislature this fall, Arizona is one of several states where lawmakers are proposing bills to criminalize “revenge porn.”

Nov 4, 2013

Panel: Harsher penalties for straw buyers could curb gun traffic to Mexico

Stricter U.S. gun measures are needed to stem the flow of guns to Mexico, where the weapons are fueling violence and leaving people “under siege” with little hope of help from their government, activists said Thursday.

Kirkpatrick taking more open approach on guns
Jan 10, 2013

Kirkpatrick taking more open approach on guns

U.S. Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick was a supporter of gun owners' rights when she first served in Congress, but the recently re-elected Flagstaff Democrat is not making blanket statements supporting all such rights since the December school shooting in Connecticut.

Giffords, Kelly launch gun control lobbying effort
Jan 8, 2013

Giffords, Kelly launch gun control lobbying effort

Former U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords and her husband launched a political action committee aimed at curbing gun violence on Tuesday, the second anniversary of the Tucson shooting that killed six people and left her critically injured.

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