HOAs must allow first-responders flag under HB2010
Calling it a matter of free expression, a House panel voted January 26 to give residents of homeowner associations and condos the right to fly flags supporting first responders.
Legislators file bills to extend Maricopa County’s transportation tax
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Trans bills sweep across Legislature
A wave of bills designed to limit transgender health care and participation in sports is sweeping the legislature. Nine bills have been filed by Republican legislators that will specifically affect... […]
Sinema, Manchin prove there’s still a long way to go
The Black community owes a debt of gratitude to United States Senators Kyrsten Sinema and Joe Manchin. The dynamic duo have managed, by supporting the filibuster and crippling two major... […]
Rep. David Cook’s HB 2581 swaps incumbent petitions for $250
The way David Cook sees it, once you’ve been elected to office you shouldn’t have to be bothered gathering signatures on nominating petitions for your reelection. The Republican state representative... […]
Legislators propose revisit, repeal of vacation rental regulation ban
Some Republican lawmakers want to revisit — and repeal — the 2016 measure which stripped local governments of their ability to regulate short-term and vacation rentals. Rep, Walt Blackman of... […]
Ducey’s violence prevention proposal begins Senate process
With a little tweaking, the Arizona Senate is poised to debate Gov. Doug Ducey’s school safety plan, but the bill’s fate in the House remains uncertain.
Senate panel loosens up bill prohibiting movers from holding possessions hostage
State lawmakers voted Monday to trim -- but not eliminate -- the right of moving companies to hold a homeowner's goods hostage over a payment dispute.
Brophy McGee mulling ethics complaint against Smith
A veteran state lawmaker could face an ethics probe following comments he made last week in an unsuccessful bid to get colleagues to vote for a controversial bill.
Firefighters face a different kind of battle
Firefighter Dave Rehnke wants the Legislature to enact two bills that would expand the list of presumptive cancers eligible for worker’s compensation for firefighters.
Bill modifying early ballot collection dies in House
A measure limiting who can collect early ballots quietly died in the House on Friday morning, even as lawmakers explained their votes.
Bill cutting income tax to offset Internet tax set for vote
A revived bill cutting income taxes if the state begins collecting sales taxes from online purchases is set for another vote in the Arizona House.