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Lawmaker: ‘Almonds do not lactate’
State lawmakers voted Wednesday to prohibit the sale of "almond milk'' in Arizona for the simple reason that almonds don't lactate.
Committee kills bill to fund groundwater for Pinal County farms
Several lawmakers from both parties questioned why state taxpayers should be on the hook, especially after they said the drought contingency plan approved late last month already has some cash for the farmers.
Lawmaker seeks $20M in groundwater funding for Pinal farmers
After the Legislature passed a broad package of water reforms last month, one lawmaker seeks additional funding for Pinal County farmers that wasn’t appropriated in the drought plan.
Speaker, some lawmakers resistant to Ducey’s push to end legislative immunity
A proposal by Gov. Doug Ducey to abolish so-called legislative immunity is getting some negative reaction from some lawmakers who enjoy its protections -- and would have to vote to put it on the ballot for voters to repeal.
Rep. Cook arrested on suspicion of DUI, flashes House ID
Rep. David Cook, R-Globe, was arrested Wednesday on suspicion of extreme drunken driving.
Report: Rep. Cook arrested on suspicion of DUI
Rep. David Cook, R-Globe, was reportedly arrested last night for suspected DUI.
Lawmakers jockey for leadership roles in House, Senate
The day after the November 6 election will be followed by another kind of vote, as elected Arizona senators and representatives will meet with their fellow Republicans and Democrats to choose leaders for their respective parties.
Lawmakers, farmers balk at agriculture lab move
The Arizona Department of Agriculture plans to move its laboratory from the Capitol Mall to a building in Chandler, despite opposition from lawmakers and the industry.
State’s largest trade schools to get additional funds in FY 2019
Amid budget negotiations dominated by talks of pay raises for K-12 teachers, some Arizona trade schools got a long-awaited boost in funding.
Rep. David Cook: Ranching not a sweet deal when dealing with the feds
As the only active rancher in the state Legislature, Republican Rep. David Cook of Globe is trying to keep Arizona’s ranching legacy alive.
House Republican candidates maintain lead in Pinal County
The two state House seats in Pinal County’s Legislative District 8 will remain in Republican hands, as Democrat Carmen Casillas came up short against Republican Rep. T.J. Shope and political newcomer David Cook.
