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House passes bill to block enforcement of federal policies
The House has passed a measure that blocks state and local authorities from enforcing or financing any federal action not affirmed by Congress.
Thorpe says feds turn refugees into scapegoats, not him
After a heated debate Wednesday, a House panel voted to refuse to use state and local resources to cooperate with efforts to place refugees here unless the federal government meets certain conditions.
Lawmakers propose changes to Voter Protection Act
Nearly two decades after voters blocked lawmakers from tinkering with ballot measures, the Legislature it trying to take the power back.
Photo radar bill would tie violation to vehicle rather than drive
A proposal to allow photo enforcement of laws governing stopped school buses would force people who get any kind of photo radar tickets to rat out whoever was driving their vehicle at the time.
Prosecutors prepare to fight civil forfeiture reforms
Members of the Arizona Prosecuting Attorneys’ Advisory Council spoke frankly about their strategy for killing a bill proposed by Republican Rep. Bob Thorpe of Flagstaff during a recent meeting to discuss possible law enforcement related bills. Thorpe has said his goal is to add transparency and accountability in the civil forfeiture laws.
Thorpe taking aim at civil forfeiture laws
It isn’t often that Republican Rep. Bob Thorpe of Flagstaff finds himself agreeing with the American Civil Liberties Union. But when it comes to cracking down on law enforcement agencies’ abuse of civil asset forfeiture laws, the conservative Republican finds himself squarely in line with the ACLU’s thinking.
Federal records show ASU has lobbied for DREAM Act
Republican lawmakers are troubled that Arizona State University and University of Arizona have been lobbying Congress to help “dreamers” gain citizenship.
A Thorpe in the king’s side
It’s not exactly a thumbs-up, but two national newspapers held up Thorpe as an example of Republican insurrection against Obama and the federal government.
Senate passes bill to join interstate land transfer compact
The Senate has pushed through two proposals to transfer federal public lands to the state.
Measure outlawing the sale of powdered alcohol fails
Sometime later this year, Arizonans should be able to have a shot of vodka - and if they have enough of them, even get drunk - from a packet of powder.
Senate committee set to hear bills blocking Clean Water Act
A Senate committee is set to hear two bills blocking the enforcement of federal rules and regulations not enacted by Congress.
Senate committee set to hear bills to buy back federal land
A Senate committee is set to hear three proposals to transfer federal public lands to the state.
