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Panel aims to protect vulnerable adults
Nearly four years after a disabled woman in a vegetative state gave birth to a baby at a Hacienda HealthCare facility, a House committee is touting its efforts to ensure that Arizona’s vulnerable adults will be protected.
Primary could test strength of GOP factions
Gov. Doug Ducey's endorsement of Beau Lane, an experienced advertising executive who's running for secretary of state, illustrates a choice that Republican voters are faced with in several primary races this year, between a Trump-endorsed candidate and a more traditional conservative.
Special session possible to avert education cuts
After a marathon 167-day session, lawmakers could be headed back to the Capitol to ensure schools don’t have to cut spending by more than $1 billion next year.
Prisoners gain work experience, help prevent wildfires
The Healthy Forest Initiative is being touted as a win-win that helps to restore Arizona's forests, prevent wildfires and give prisoners a second chance at life.
SRP, partners clearing forests to prevent wildfires
The Salt River Project is funding a new healthy fuels initiative north of Payson to prevent catastrophic wildfires and build water resiliency amidst the worst drought in state history.
Bowers testifies Trump pushed him to overturn election results
Arizona House Speaker Rusty Bowers testified to Congress on Tuesday that former President Donald Trump’s attorney Rudy Giuliani admitted to not having evidence of fraud in the 2020 election.
Lawmakers aim to expand WIFA, not create new water agency
The Legislature is preparing to release this year’s water budget likely expanding WIFA and not – as previously suggested – creating a new agency.
Senator proposes banning children from drag performances
An Arizona senator wants to ban children from attending drag queen performances through a last-minute bill.
Bowers says water prices will likely rise highest for new residents
The state is moving to create a new agency to search for and finance the water Arizona will need if it hopes to support the current population and grow into... […]
House Speaker Bowers files for Senate run in ‘22
House Speaker Rusty Bowers filed a statement of interest today to run for a seat in the Arizona Senate. Bowers, R-Mesa, is term limited and cannot seek re-election to the... […]
Police, legislators seek new oversight for officer shootings
A bipartisan bill that would require an outside agency to review when a police officer fires their gun or uses deadly force is making its way through the House. “We... […]
Bowers backs bid to stop gay, transgender discrimination
House Speaker Rusty Bowers is throwing his weight behind a bill to ban discrimination against gay and transgender people. “It is the doctrine of my faith that we are all... […]
