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.
Read More »Prosecutors prepare to fight civil forfeiture reforms
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.
Read More »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.
Read More »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.
Read More »Senate passes bill to join interstate land transfer compact
The Senate has pushed through two proposals to transfer federal public lands to the state.
Read More »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.
Read More »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.
Read More »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.
Read More »House OKs bills blocking state funding for federal policies
The Arizona House has given initial approval to two bills blocking state funding for federal policies.
Read More »House gives initial approval to interstate firearms compact
State lawmakers are moving to deny future legislatures – and even future voters – the power to mandate background checks on the private sale of guns.
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