Sign In
Free Newsletter
GOP lawmaker revives in-state tuition for ‘Dreamers’
A ballot measure that could let Arizona “Dreamers” pay in-state tuition to attend universities and community colleges was unexpectedly revived in the House of Representatives on May 5 and could pass on May 10.
Ducey reinstates job-seeking requirement for unemployed
Arizonans are going to have to start looking for work again later this month if they want to keep their unemployment benefits.
Sex education bill goes to governor
State lawmakers gave final approval Wednesday to legislation that will require special parental permission before a student is taught anything about sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.
‘Strikers’ propose abortion ban, money for lawmakers
Vaccine passports, abortion bans and an oft-thwarted plan to get more money in lawmakers’ pockets were among the bills that made a late introduction as strike-everything amendments this week.
House in favor of Covid lawsuit protection
State lawmakers are moving to make it harder for those who are harmed during a pandemic to sue those whose negligence caused illness, injury or death.
Lawmakers to consider per diem increase
State lawmakers are moving to more than triple their expense allowance.
Bill targeting Corp. Comm. likely dead
A bill that would allow any lawmaker to request the attorney general investigate a decision from the Arizona Corporation Commission appears to be dead in its chamber of origin.
We are working together for unemployed Arizonans
This isn’t about a handout. Unemployment insurance is one of the most effective policies for stabilizing our economy during recessions by providing money to people and families who need it most, while maintaining consumer demand.
Jobless benefits bill puts Ducey in political pickle
With state lawmakers angling to increase the unemployment cap for the first time since 2004, Gov. Doug Ducey will likely face a political quandary.
Bill would boost jobless benefits, stabilize economy
I fully believe it is the duty of state legislators to help hard-working Arizonans across the state as they struggle through this crisis. That’s why I introduced bipartisan legislation, HB2805, to provide much-needed, additional unemployment assistance to Arizonans who have been put in this terrible situation.
About face – Republicans back jobless benefit hike
Arizona legislative Republicans who have resisted increasing the state’s second-lowest-in-the-nation unemployment benefits since 2004 are now spearheading bipartisan efforts to hike the rate.
Egg producer pushes bill for all cage free
State lawmakers are moving to ensure that all eggs sold in Arizona come from cage-free hens.
