Tough immigration bill requires local officials to support federal efforts
The Senate approved a bill on April 9 that would mandate the governor, attorney general, cities and towns to support the enforcement of federal immigration laws. House Bill 2099 is […]
Feds drop Biden administration challenge of Arizona election law
The Trump administration is dropping its 2022 challenge to an Arizona law designed to require proof of citizenship to vote in federal races. That doesn’t mean, however, that the state […]
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.