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Gould eyes Senate return, with or without Ward
As Ward contemplates challenging McCain, her predecessor is eying a possible run for her Senate seat. But Ron Gould said he doesn’t care whether Ward challenges McCain, and may end up challenging her in the GOP primary.
Arizona Senate set to debate bill banning photo radar
The Arizona Senate is set to debate legislation that would ban the use of photo radar and red light cameras statewide.
Bill advances to provide immunity to teens who drink too much
Lawmakers overwhelmingly advanced a bill that would allow underage drinkers to seek medical attention without fear of prosecution, but worry the measure fails to address the root problem of binge drinking among young adults.
Bill would restrict public access to footage from police body cameras
State lawmakers took the first steps Wednesday to restricting public access to the images from police body cameras. SB 1300 neither requires nor prohibits officers from taking videos when they deal with the public.
Fundamental disagreement: Beer battle may be beyond compromise
Legislators may talk about finding a compromise between wholesalers and microbreweries in the ongoing craft beer battle, but for some involved in the legislative fight, negotiating seems like an impossible proposition.
More transportation options like Uber and Lyft are needed in Arizona
Innovation has the potential to make our lives and communities better. But the rapid pace of change, however beneficial, also brings new and unforeseen challenges, among them how to ensure that ease and convenience do not come at the expense of safety.
Panel advances bill to modernize microbrewery laws
Arizona craft breweries stormed the Capitol in force on Monday and watched a Senate panel advance a bill that allows microbreweries to expand their business in the state beyond current caps on production, without giving up existing parts of their business.
The doctor is in, and she wants McCain out
Ward confirmed this morning that she’s considering taking on McCain in 2016. “Nothing set in stone – just exploring the possibilities,” she said in a text message to our reporter.
Arizona legislator considers primary challenge to McCain
A conservative Republican two-term state legislator from western Arizona says she is considering a possible primary challenge to U.S. Sen. John McCain in 2016.
Bill banning photo radar set for hearing in Arizona Senate
An Arizona legislator is proposing legislation that would ban the use of photo radar statewide.
Ducey pushes for another $70 million to house inmates in private prisons
The Ducey administration has begun its push for lawmakers to spend an additional $70 million a year to house more inmates in private prisons.
Lawmaker offers a ‘Good Samaritan’ option for underage drinkers
Underage drinkers could get drunk and then get medical help under a proposal from an Arizona senator.
