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State employees, retirees will pay for health insurance trust sweeps
Arizona state employees will pay higher premiums and copays for health insurance next year, and some lawmakers say funding sweeps approved by the Republican-controlled state Legislature are partly to blame.
Law to force AG investigation of cities ‘rung’ again, complaint withdrawn quickly
A Yuma lawmaker on Friday started the short-lived process of initiating an attorney general investigation into whether the City of Somerton violated state law by charging a local church a fee for a building permit.
Rep. Shooter wants his old Senate seat back
The Yuma Republican, who left his Legislative District 13 Senate seat and ran for the House as a favor to Sen. Steve Montenegro, announced today that he will run for his old post in 2018.
Ducey’s Prop. 301 conundrum: Public school champion or tax buster?
Gov. Doug Ducey wants to be seen as a champion of education, but his quest to infuse more money into schools is running head first into his other major goal: not raise taxes.
House members praise Mesnard’s inclusive approach to budget planning, but Senate president has doubts
It’s still too early to know exactly what impact House subcommittees will have on the budget process, but the reviews from House members are, thus far, positive.
Lawmakers plan assault on voters’ right to make laws
State legislators are planning an assault on the constitutional right of Arizonans to enact their own laws unfettered by legislative interference.
Push on for boosting education dollars
Various interest groups and Superintendent of Public Instruction Diane Douglas are making known their education spending priorities.
Solar energy initiative may face two competing measures
Two ballot referrals would regulate solar companies as public service corporations and require the Arizona Corporation Commission to change rates and rules for solar.
Legislative leaders reach budget agreement with governor
House Speaker Pro Tem Bob Robson and Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Don Shooter confirmed that a tentative deal was reached on Saturday and a budget should be introduced and approved this week.
Senate passes bill pre-empting rules on employee benefits
The Arizona Senate approved a bill Monday that would block cities and towns from regulating paid time off, retirement plans or other employee benefits, the latest in a series of bills passed this session that pre-empts the authority of municipalities.
JTED restoration advances, but unexpected snags pop up
Gov. Doug Ducey has promised to sign a bill restoring funding to Joint Technical Education Districts, if a bill ever reaches his desk.
