fbpx

Carroll

gasoline, air quality, Carroll, Hobbs, Republican lawmakers
Oct 20, 2023

Republican lawmakers blame Hobbs for high gas prices 

Republican lawmakers are blaming Gov. Katie Hobbs for high gasoline prices consumers have paid this year and not taking urgent action to try to reduce costs. 

flying helicopters, Boeing, Carroll
Oct 12, 2023

Lawmakers explore development of flying drone taxis 

Arizona lawmakers are hoping the state becomes a pioneer in establishing necessary infrastructure to accommodate flying, unmanned taxis as a transportation service in the state within the decade. 

Aug 25, 2023

Cook becomes Freedom Caucus spoiler

House and Senate Freedom Caucus members started the legislative session with Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs as their prime nemesis, but soon found a new foe in a rural Republican.

Taiwan Semiconductor, Biden, Ducey, Kelly, Gallego, Phoenix, chips, manufacturing, jobs, CHIPS Act
Jun 9, 2023

Smart policy, technology benefit our economic development 

The days of Arizona being a dusty truck stop on the way to California are long gone. Instead, recent developments have solidified the state’s stance as a burgeoning technology leader. Several technology giants are doubling down on their presence while others are exploring expansion into the Silicon Desert. 

solar energy, electric vehicles, Rose Law Groupp
Apr 21, 2023

Bright future for EVs, renewable energy in Arizona 

The future looks bright for electric vehicles in Arizona, according to Court Rich, the co-founder, senior partner, and director of the Renewable Energy and Regulatory Law departments for the Rose Law Group in Scottsdale.  

guns, Hobbs, veto, Arizona Bankers Association, Arizona Citizens Defense League
Mar 28, 2023

Hobbs vetoes bill aimed at motivating banks to work with gun makers, dealers

Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoed legislation Tuesday designed to bribe or blackmail Arizona banks into doing business with gun manufacturers and dealers.

eggs, Pena, Carroll, Arizona Farm and Ranch Group, Hickman, Senate
Mar 22, 2023

Senate committee approves some egg sales beyond 30 days in stores

If some state lawmakers get their way, those AA-labeled eggs you find at the store later this year -- and pay a premium for -- may not be as fresh and tasty as they are now.

zoning, Kaiser, Senate
Mar 13, 2023

Senate kills expansive zoning deregulation plan 

The Senate killed a bill with some bipartisan opposition– and a hint of bipartisan support– on Monday that would have drastically cut down on zoning restrictions statewide in the sponsor’s hopes of increasing Arizona’s affordable housing supply. 

Prop 400, senators, committee, Farnsworth
Feb 13, 2023

Panel kills Prop 400 plan – but resurrection seems likely

After much deliberation, senators could not agree on a half-cent sales tax extension proposal to send to the voters, and killed the version proposed to a transportation committee. 

Richer, Maricopa County, elections, Maricopa County Recorder, Republicans, Democrats, ballots, election
Feb 3, 2023

County recorder, lawmakers tackle election reforms 

Following multiple razor-thin election results in Arizona, proposals from Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer offer solutions to potentially expedite the vote-counting process. Now, the county must work out the details with the Legislature. 

Democrats, Republicans, Hernandez, Fernandez, investigation, harassment, complaint, House, Senate, Dunn, Tucson, Sun City West, Globe, Cook, Carroll, Legislative District 20, Legislative District 23, Twitter
Oct 31, 2022

House Rules office concludes Fernandez’s comments don’t ‘constitute harassment’ 

House Democrats recently completed an investigation of harassment allegations from a male representative, finding no evidence to take any disciplinary action. Rep. Alma Hernandez, D-Tucson, filed a complaint in September alleging that Rep. Brian Fernandez, D-Yuma, had made disparaging comments about her to fellow lawmakers and lobbyists multiple times.  

Subscribe

Get our free e-alerts & breaking news notifications!

You don't have credit card details available. You will be redirected to update payment method page. Click OK to continue.