Opponents of a ballot measure to increase Arizona’s use of renewable energy have the right to subpoena more than 1,600 individuals who gathered signatures to get the proposed law on the ballot.

State lawmakers are hoping to keep Fido and FiFi out of grocery stores, restaurants and airports if they have no legal right to be there.

Gov. Doug Ducey signed two bills Wednesday that prevent aggressive panhandling. Republican Sen. John Kavanagh, R-Fountain Hills, said the bills are an attempt to limit fear and apprehension surrounding panhandling.

The House has passed a bill preventing cities and towns from requiring union contractors for public works projects.

This week's most outstanding quips, gibes and utterances.

This week's most outstanding quips, jibes and utterances.

“We’re not even playing footsie — we’re texting.” — Assistant House Minority Leader Kyrsten Sinema, likening the budget process to dating. “Let’s say Sarah Palin was acceptable, and I voted for her.” — Chris Simcox, explaining why he voted for ...