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Hoffman, Freedom Caucus, Hobbs, anti-discrimination, Republicans, Democrats, litigation, Department of Administration, budget, Prop 400
Aug 2, 2023

Lawmakers move successful tax extension over far-right opposition

Established Republicans and Democrats worked together to pass a controversial tax extension on Monday, raising questions about whether the far-right Freedom Caucus will be as effective next session after the caucus failed to kill the deal.

First Amendment, 14th Amendment, Kavanagh, federal judge
Jul 24, 2023

Judge declares law prohibiting filming police within 8 feet unconstitutional

A federal judge declared a law prohibiting filming police within 8 feet to be patently unconstitutional under both the First and 14th amendments.

police, videotaping, Kavanagh, legislation, ACLU
Jul 14, 2023

Legislation to restrict individuals’ ability to videotape police hits deadend

Legislation to restrict the ability of individuals to videotape police is all but officially dead.

Hobbs, Trump, director nominations, Senate
Jul 7, 2023

Hobbs so far undeterred by GOP withholding nominees

Senate Republicans finally deployed an option against the governor they’ve held all year, refusing to consider her nominees to various offices, but it seems to have had no effect.

Prescott Frontier Days, rodeo, lawsuit
Jun 27, 2023

Treasurer’s office won’t release funds to Prescott Frontier Days until lawsuit resolved

The State Treasurer’s Office has agreed not to release any of the $15.3 million budget appropriation to the Prescott Frontier Days, the nonprofit running the “World’s Oldest Rodeo,” until the resolution of a lawsuit brought by two Prescott residents and the Arizona Center for Law in the Public Interest today.

legislation, batting average, Weninger, Osborne
Jun 15, 2023

As the legislature adjourns again, much has been accomplished

The 2023 legislative session has recessed and is expected to come back again July 31. Much has been accomplished focused on keeping the Arizona economy moving forward with investments.

Rio Verde, Scottsdale City Council, Kolodin, Kavanagh, Mayes, groundwater
Jun 9, 2023

Kolodin’s ‘Trojan Horse’ targets Scottsdale water   

While addressing Rio Verde Foothills (RVF) residents on Jan. 28, Rep. Alexander Kolodin, R-Scottsdale, vowed “to break the rock,” referring to a hostile takeover of Scottsdale Water. HB2561 is just that, a frontal attack on the residents of Scottsdale who have invested in the best water technology, expert personnel, and water portfolio in the country.  

vulnerable adults, Kavanagh, Longdon, committee, guardianship
Jun 8, 2023

Lawmakers set to expand court protections for vulnerable adults

There is some unfinished business Arizona lawmakers are aiming to address when they return from a month-long break to the Capitol, and one bill they will consider would give vulnerable adults more autonomy in decision-making.

veto, Hobbs, transgender restrooms, schools, Kavanagh, Hobbs, Marsh
Jun 8, 2023

Hobbs stops attempt to block transgender students’ rights to use preferred restrooms

Arizona won't block transgender students from using restrooms and locker rooms that do not match their biological sex.

Rio Verde, Hobbs, Ortega
May 22, 2023

Hobbs vetoes proposal to resume Scottsdale water services to Rio Verde 

About 750 households in an unincorporated community near Scottsdale will continue a months-long challenge of not having water after Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoed a bill to temporarily resolve the issue.  

Hobbs, veto, pronouns, transgender students
May 22, 2023

Hobbs vetoes controversial student pronouns bill, other legislation

Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoed a bill that would have barred teachers from referring to students by their preferred pronoun or name, calling it just another piece of "harmful legislation directed at transgender youth.'' And the governor said similar measures will meet the same fate.

Rio Verde, Scottsdale, Griffin, Senate, House, legislation, Kolodin
May 16, 2023

Lawmakers consider two potential Rio Verde water solutions

A potential solution to get water to the Rio Verde Foothills passed through the Legislature on Monday, but even though the residents like it, a different proposal might have a better chance of becoming law.

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