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Second ethics complaint filed against Stringer
Democrat Rep. Reginald Bolding is bringing his own House ethics complaint against Rep. David Stringer and dropping his push for an immediate vote to expel his Republican colleague.
Republicans sidestep expulsion vote of Rep. Stringer, ethics committee to probe allegations
House Republicans today bypassed a motion to expel Rep. David Stringer in favor of an ethics investigation of recent allegations against their colleague.
Bills to restrict teachers reawakens Red for Ed movement
A handful of bills introduced ahead of the 2019 legislative session are already stirring up tensions in the education community, leaving some to wonder if the Capitol will again be awash in red.
Proposal would require charter schools to follow open meetings laws
Rep. Kelly Townsend is taking a first stab at charter school reform with a bill to make charter schools comply with state open meetings law.
Townsend introduces Red for Ed retaliation bill
The Red for Ed movement that brought thousands of striking teachers to the Capitol this year could leave an unintended mark on state statute.
Republican lawmaker takes aim at public schools
Rep. Kelly Townsend wants school district employees and board members investigated at the whim of any legislator who questions the legality of their policies.
4 Republican lawmakers line up for race to run House
Up until the August 28 primary election, the speaker’s race appeared to be a two-way contest between Reps. Darin Mitchell and Rusty Bowers. But with Mitchell’s defeat in the primary, several other candidates have declared their intentions to run for the chamber’s top position.
Mitchell primary loss opens door for Bowers’ run for speaker
A surprise loss in Legislative District 13 upended the speaker’s race in the Arizona House of Representatives.
Former lawmaker John Fillmore on his way back to Capitol
Former Rep. John Fillmore, a one-term lawmaker from Apache Junction who served from 2011-12, could be returning to the state Capitol.
Roaming robots and dental therapists make it into law
Without comment, Gov. Doug Ducey signed legislation authorizing autonomous delivery robots to use sidewalks.
‘Red for Ed’ movement kindles political fire in educators
A Desert Shadows Middle School teacher is one of the public education advocates who, fired up by Arizona’s “Red for Ed” movement, plans to channel her energy into political activism.
Lawmaker seeks protections for teachers against strike
House Majority Whip Kelly Townsend, R-Mesa, is telling teachers who oppose the job action to send her emails at her official state address detailing that they actually want to go to work but can't because the school has been closed. Townsend told Capitol Media Services she will write back -- and from her official state email account -- to provide proof that they made that claim.
