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Arizona public records aren’t so public
More than a month ago, 19 Arizona agencies were given simple public record requests seeking data on the numbers of those requests those agencies received in 2015 and 2016. Less than half responded.
Ongoing budget talks stuck on university bonding plan
Gov. Doug Ducey’s $1 billion university bonding proposal remains a major stumbling block to reaching a budget deal as lawmakers reached the key 100-day mark in this year’s session.
Republican lawmakers insist on bigger, more immediate pay hike for teachers
Republican lawmakers are working to line up the votes for a budget deal that would give teachers more than the 0.4 percent raise offered in January by Gov. Doug Ducey.
Ducey signs “Blue Lives Matter” bill
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey signed legislation today adding tougher sentences for assaults on off-duty law enforcement officers.
State officials discuss upcoming wildfire season
Arizona officials say they expect a lower-than-normal wildfire season in the state's higher elevation areas, but see potential for an above-average fire season at lower elevations.
Top teachers vent over Ducey signing voucher bill
Five current and former Arizona teachers of the year told Gov. Doug Ducey today that they feel betrayed after he signed an expansion of vouchers last week.
Sen. Bob Worsley: Goldwater Institute negotiated voucher deal in bad faith
The architect of the universal voucher plan approved Thursday is already looking to undermine the key provision of the compromise that secured the votes for the program’s expansion.
Arizona urges U.S. Supreme Court to overturn ruling on driver’s licenses for ‘dreamers’
Attorney General Mark Brnovich is making a last-ditch effort to let Gov. Doug Ducey deny driver's licenses to "dreamers.''
House sends initiative signatures bill to Ducey
Legislation banning voter initiative backers from paying petition circulators for each signature they gather is on its way to Gov. Doug Ducey's desk.
End of life bill sent to Ducey’s desk
State lawmakers sent legislation Tuesday to Gov. Doug Ducey that proponents say will give additional protection to medical professionals and hospitals from having to help people die.
School groups, Dems want details before standing with Ducey on sales tax renewal
The governor’s support for extending a sales tax increase to fund education met tepid, tentative support from Democrats and school groups.
Governor not yet backing proposed replacement for Obamacare, waiting for improvements
Gov. Doug Ducey said the Republican plan to replace the Affordable Care Act is flawed and should not be enacted as proposed.
