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House GOP policy plan covers old ground, unfinished battles
Republican leadership in the House of Representatives released a general framework of policy and spending goals for the upcoming legislative session on January 9, laying out a broad-stroke vision for nine key issues to watch in 2020.
Ducey announces completion of freeway that connects east, west valleys
Gov. Doug Ducey announced the completion of the controversial 202 South Mountain Freeway decades in the making, but he couldn’t say when it will open.
Prescott Republican aims anew at hiking gas tax
Rep. Noel Campbell, R-Prescott, said Sept. 26 he hopes to convince colleagues that the revenue from the current levy – about $750 million a year – is insufficient to meet the state’s’ needs, both for building new roads and maintaining current ones. He argued it’s simple math – the tax rate hasn’t changed since 1991.
Bill to allow cops to stop drivers not buckled in advances
If Rep. Bob Thorpe gets his way police will no longer need an excuse to pull over a motorist who isn't buckled up.
Ducey proposes pay raises for nearly half of state employees in $11.4 billion budget
Gov. Doug Ducey wants to grant pay raises to nearly half of all state employees, with an emphasis on boosting salaries for law enforcement and corrections officers.
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.
Funds sought to handle spike in border prosecutions
The Arizona Attorney General’s Office is looking for a little help for its southern Arizona unit, which is swamped with cases from the Arizona Border Strike Force.
Ducey claims progress on confronting opioids crisis
Gov. Doug Ducey is claiming progress on getting the opioid crisis under control even as the rate of overdoses shows no sign of abating.
Senate candidates sue state, hit campaign trial
A handful of candidates for the Arizona Legislature share the distinction of suing the state they hope to represent.
Law enforcers seize suspicious envelope sent to legislator
Public safety officers today seized a suspicious envelope sent to Rep. TJ Shope’s office.
Governor proposes $2 million to replace remote housing for state troopers
Arizona state troopers could get better housing in remote areas if the governor’s budget proposal is approved by the legislature.
