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Some GOP lawmakers bristle at governor’s gun violence proposal
Resistance from legislative Republicans to Gov. Doug Ducey's newly released school safety plan could leave it short of the votes needed to get it approved.
Lawmaker gives second thought to robot-delivery bill
The killing of a pedestrian crossing the street by an autonomous vehicle this week has a Mesa lawmaker giving second thoughts to allowing automated motorized delivery devices on sidewalks.
Harassment policy left out of amended House rules
House Speaker J.D. Mesnard, R-Chandler, said he pulled a clause concerning a formal anti-harassment policy from the amended rules because there are questions about what part of the rulebook the harassment policy best fits in.
Bill proposes to outlaw public disclosure of sex photos from harassment probe
Rep. Kelly Townsend, R-Mesa, introduced legislation today that would prevent any sexual photos related to a House of Representatives’ investigation into sexual harassment from becoming public.
Townsend to seek Rep. Shooter’s expulsion if he doesn’t resign
A top Arizona House Republican wants Rep. Don Shooter to resign within 24 hours or she’ll seek to expel him from the chamber.
Rep. Shooter accused of repeated sexual harassment of Capitol women
Seven women at the Arizona Capitol, including a legislator, say a prominent Republican state lawmaker has harassed them. The allegations against 65-year-old Rep. Don Shooter, R-Yuma, range from sexually-charged comments to unwanted touching.
Ugenti-Rita names Shooter as man who sexually harassed her
Rep. Michelle Ugenti-Rita named Rep. Don Shooter Tuesday as one of the men who harassed her at the Capitol. Shooter initially apologized but later retracted that statement.
State leaders converge on Arizona House to plan constitutional convention
State leaders who descended on Arizona’s Capitol to make plans for a potential convention of the states hope that their meeting of the minds helps legitimize their effort to amend the U.S. Constitution.
Democrats suspect mold in House building is causing headaches
House Democrats suspect that mold in the basement of the House of Representatives is causing headaches and lightheadedness during the work day.
It’s official: Mesnard will be House speaker
The Arizona House Republican caucus met today to select the chamber’s next majority leadership team, and as expected, the caucus selected Rep. J.D. Mesnard to run the chamber.
Coleman, Townsend cruise to victory in LD16
Republicans Rep. Kelly Townsend and Rep. Doug Coleman coasted to easy victories in the Legislative District 16 House GOP primary.
Biggs, Townsend spar during district meeting
Biggs, Townsend spar during district meeting
