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J.D. Mesnard

Aug 17, 2021

Free Enterprise Club seeks voter ID requirements for mailed ballots

The Free Enterprise Club and a group of Republican lawmakers announced their new initiative on the Senate lawn Tuesday afternoon against a backdrop of Trump supporters who shouted down reporters and yelled over state senators.

Jul 23, 2021

Audit stirs dissension among GOP senators

In letting the Senate’s audit drag on as auditors demand more subpoenaed materials, Senate President Karen Fann has managed to delay a fight within her caucus over how to handle the eventual results.

Jul 22, 2021

Court allows ex-lawmaker’s ouster to stand

A federal appeals court on July 22 tossed out the claims of former state Rep. Don Shooter that his rights were violated when he was expelled in 2018 from the House of Representatives.

Jul 16, 2021

Flat tax a legacy of GOP caucus

Perhaps the longest-lasting consequence of this year’s session will be the $1.8 billion in ongoing tax cuts lawmakers passed on party lines.

Jul 16, 2021

Blackman prisoner release bill fails – again

There were plenty of issues taken up during the 171-day legislative session that ended June 30 that everyone knew would be contentious, even in January.

Jul 9, 2021

Blackman takes Fann to task over comments on criminal justice bill

The House sponsor of a now-dead bill to expand Arizona’s system of earned release credits said Friday that Senate President Karen Fann has mischaracterized what the bill would have done.

Jun 30, 2021

Court: Mesnard lost immunity with press release

State lawmakers have absolute immunity from being sued by those who are the targets of legislative investigative reports, the Arizona Supreme Court ruled Wednesday.

Jun 28, 2021

Supreme Court to rule on Arizona voting laws as term comes to close

It's not just the future of whether Arizona gets to keep its ban on "ballot harvesting'' that the U.S. Supreme Court will decide this week.

Jun 23, 2021

Ducey agrees to forgo emergency powers to get vote on budget

Gov. Doug Ducey has agreed to give up the emergency powers he granted himself 15 months ago to get the last vote necessary for his tax cut plan for the wealthiest in the state.

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Jun 3, 2021

Budget impasse triggers talk of shutdown

If Arizona’s government were ever to shut down, 2021 would be the year.

May 26, 2021

Bad handwriting could lead to criminal probe

A change in your signature could lead to a criminal probe.

May 24, 2021

Passing $12.8B budget means appeasing several Republicans

GOP leaders in the House and Senate introduced a $12.8 billion spending plan Monday afternoon with high hopes of passing it by Wednesday — but finding the votes to pass it will prove difficult.

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