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political ads, election, 2024, AdImpact
Nov 6, 2023

Lawsuit aiming to remove two voting laws calling for more checks debated in trial

A federal lawsuit seeking to strike down two state voting laws calling for further checks on proof of citizenship and residency went to trial today.  

Covid, Hobbs, Horne, relief funds, children
Sep 8, 2023

Hobbs and Horne at odds over Covid funds

A blame game between two top state officials threatens to lose the state more than $22 million in federal Covid relief dollars for education.

Ukraine, Phoenix City Council, Bliss, Nguyen
Aug 21, 2023

Republican legislators file complaint requesting AG investigate Phoenix’s firearm transfer to Ukraine  

Two Republican lawmakers are asking the attorney general to investigate a recent ordinance passed by the City of Phoenix that authorizes the city to donate unclaimed firearms to Ukraine. 

legislation, child sex dollars, Senate, House, Nguyen, Bliss
May 5, 2023

Senators consider legislation that would make possessing ‘child sex doll’ a felony

State senators are weighing legislation designed to ensure that a picture of your child does not end up on a sex doll bought by a neighbor.

Colorado River, drought, water, Arizona, Colorado, California, Hickenlooper, Kelly, Sinema
Mar 13, 2023

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.

immigration, migrants, Mexico, border, Russia, Venezuela, Colombia, Haiti, Cuba, Brazil, India, Yuma, El Salvador, Colorado River, Rio Grande, Texas, Guatemala, Honduras, Title 42, immigration, Brnovich, United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Mexico
Sep 30, 2022

State wins major legal victory in fight over federal immigration policies

Arizona has won a significant legal victory in its battle over federal immigration policies.

(Graphic by Katie Campbell/Arizona Capitol Times)
Jan 16, 2018

Arizona lawmakers to California: Can we help you secede from the union?

Rep. Mark Finchem today introduced a concurrent resolution supporting California’s secession from the United States.

Feb 19, 2016

House passes bill to block enforcement of federal policies

The House has passed a measure that blocks state and local authorities from enforcing or financing any federal action not affirmed by Congress.

Jun 30, 2015

US Supreme Court to consider challenge to AZ Redistricting Commission’s legislative map

The U.S. Supreme Court will decide whether the lines for the state’s 30 legislative districts were illegally drawn.

May 5, 2015

Superior Court judge rules in favor of ‘dreamers’

Saying that federal law and not the state determines who is here legally, a Maricopa County Superior Court judge ruled Tuesday that “dreamers” are entitled to the same lower tuition rates as other Arizona residents.

Jan 23, 2015

Reduce carbon emissions in accordance with federal law

Representing over 2,500 businesses across all industry sectors in Arizona, the Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce understands the need for clean air and a healthy and safe environment in which to live, work and play. However, the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposed state-specific carbon dioxide emission guidelines would result in Arizona facing one of the most stringent restriction[...]

A sign on the door of the Montana Capitol in Helena tells visitors not to bring weapons. (Photo by Justine McDaniel/News21)
Aug 21, 2014

Growing movement targets federal gun laws with state-level nullification

Across the country, a thriving dissatisfaction with the U.S. government is prompting a growing spate of bills in state legislatures aimed at defying federal control over firearms - more than 200 during the last decade, a News21 investigation found.

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