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Anti-democratic laws wreak havoc on ability to cast ballot
Voter ID laws undermine and distort democracy. By creating extra barriers to the voting booth, they block millions of otherwise eligible voters from participating in the democratic process.
Arizona lawmakers fall in line, but House fails to elect new speaker
Arizona lawmakers voted on party lines for a new House speaker Tuesday, but it was not enough to overcome a new group of rebellious Republicans in the House who blocked the election of Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan.
Nguyen on a roll – rides motorcycle to, from Capitol
At 60 years old, Rep. Quang Nguyen, R-Prescott Valley, often finds himself driving home from the Capitol in an unusual fashion for men his age, cruising down state highways on his white and red sport motorcycle.
Empowering innovation, tenacity aids people with disabilities
As we observe National Disability Employment Awareness Month, let us honor the tenacity and innovation of people with disabilities. Together, we can break down obstacles and champion equal opportunities, not as a dream but as recognition of this fundamental right for all.
Republicans relapse into inflammatory conspiracies
At the beginning of the month, we saw our state’s GOP once again relapse into the inflammatory conspiracies of the 2022 campaign cycle. During a hearing of the new Ad Hoc Committee on Oversight, Accountability, and Big Tech, members of the Arizona GOP trotted out both old and new theories to rationalize their electoral failures.
Biggs, Crane join conservatives who block Defense bill, as shutdown looms
Two Arizona lawmakers were among five GOP House members who broke ranks recently and voted to block the Defense authorization bill, the latest twist in a budget fight that could cause a government shutdown on Oct. 1.
Arizonans can expect huge increase in campaign ads ahead of 2024 election
Arizonans should brace themselves to be inundated with campaign advertising between now and the November 2024 election.
Glass half-full or half-empty? In partisan Washington, it’s usually both
Will the flow of migrants into the U.S. “grow our workforce, our productivity, and our economy” or is it “unchecked, unfettered, illegal immigration” that depresses wages and takes jobs? In Washington, it can be both.
Republicans are protecting the Arizona we love
When you think of Arizona, you can’t help but think of freedom. Freedom to keep the money you earn. Freedom to send your kids to the school you want. Freedom to start a business without layers of red tape. And freedom to work – our licensing reform has become a national model.
After Roe v. Wade, the fight over abortion access moves to New Mexico
As trigger laws banning the procedure began going into effect across the nation — in places including neighboring Texas — abortion providers took up residence in New Mexico, which has some of the most permissive abortion laws in the U.S.
Q&A with House Minority Leader Lupe Contreras
House Minority Leader Lupe Contreras talked about the biggest accomplishments, as well as challenges in the 2023 legislative session.
Cook becomes Freedom Caucus spoiler
House and Senate Freedom Caucus members started the legislative session with Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs as their prime nemesis, but soon found a new foe in a rural Republican.
