Starting a new business? Arizona lawmakers apparently want to help you succeed.
Read More »Senate votes to exempt new businesses from having to pay state taxes
Two bills attacking so-called ‘culture war’ issues await final votes 
Two measures dealing with what could be considered "culture war'' issues await a final vote in the state Senate.
Read More »Gallego slams Sinema over 2018 bank deregulation vote 
Democratic Rep. Ruben Gallego slammed independent Sen. Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona on Tuesday for backing a bank deregulation bill he says contributed to the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, highlighting Sinema's Wall Street ties as he campaigns for her seat.
Read More »Attorneys urge Supreme Court to dismiss Lake’s elections claims 
Attorneys for Katie Hobbs, Adrian Fontes and Maricopa County are urging the justices of the Arizona Supreme Court to send Kari Lake packing in her latest -- and possibly last -- bid to overturn the results of the 2022 gubernatorial race.
Read More »Gress’ proposal to extend child support payments to date of pregnancy passes House 
Arizona House Republicans passed a bill that would extend child support payments to the date of a confirmed pregnancy, which opponents argue is an attempt to establish a fetal personhood provision.
Read More »Hoffman aims to ban public funds for programs promoting diversity, inclusion, equity 
Two years after banning the use of public funds for so-called "critical race theory,'' a Queen Creek Republican lawmaker is now going after programs that promote diversity, equality and inclusion.
Read More »Colorado River senators meet quietly to facilitate states’ water talks 
Senators from Arizona and the six other Western states in the Colorado River basin have been quietly meeting “for about a year,” to facilitate difficult discussions between the states over the future of the river.
Read More »Law outlawing abortions for fetal genetic defects cases won’t go undefended 
A law outlawing abortions in cases of fetal genetic defects will not go undefended in court.
Read More »House Dems resume voting for bills, end protest 
House Democrats resumed voting in support of bills this week after voting “no” against all bills put up for a vote last week.
Read More »Court nominees lean political – now favor Dems 
For the first time in over a decade, Democrats outnumber Republicans on nomination lists for the trial and appellate courts.
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