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More than 300 striker amendments proposed during legislative session
State lawmakers have introduced more than 300 striker amendments this session as they look to revive stalled bills, drop new legislation after deadline and correct proposals up for debate. A […]
Lawmakers hone in on ‘revenge porn’ loophole
State lawmakers are moving to close a loophole in a law designed to prevent victims against “revenge porn.” But the measure, approved by an 8-1 margin on March 26 by […]
Legislative immunity reform bill assumed dead in Senate committee
A bid to strip state lawmakers of their ability to avoid traffic citations during the legislative session has fizzled. Rep. Quang Nguyen managed to get his proposal to send the […]
Was Aaron Gunches execution a state-assisted suicide?
In between the setting of IV lines and the reading of his death warrant, Aaron Gunches uttered his — albeit unofficial — last words. “What’s the hold up?” He said […]
Arizona’s sex offender registry harms communities and families
In an era where evidence-based policy is increasingly valued, Arizona continues to maintain a sexual offense registry system that fails to deliver on its promises while creating serious collateral damage. […]
Kris Mayes’ won-and-lost record is abysmal
Kris Mayes generally receives positive media coverage every time she files a new lawsuit, including the flurry of suits she has filed against the new administration. But regardless of whether […]
State GOP says can’t count on Fontes to defend Trump’s right to be on ballot
Saying it can't rely on Democratic Secretary of State Adrian Fontes to vociferously defend the right of Donald Trump to be on the ballot in the state's 2024 presidential preference election, the Arizona Republican Party wants to play an active role in a pending federal court case seeking to bar the former president's candidacy.
Fontes rejects extending election manual comment period
Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes doesn’t plan to agree to a request from Republican lawmakers to extend a public comment period for a draft of the state’s election’s procedure guide.
Mobile home owners forced out of parks to get larger payouts under new law
Residents of three mobile home parks facing imminent eviction could get bigger payouts from the state for leaving or moving their homes following a new law.
Yavapai County judge has cases reassigned after a DUI arrest
The Arizona Supreme Court has ruled that all cases currently assigned to a Yavapai County Superior Court judge recently arrested on suspicion of extreme DUI will be reassigned to other judges.
Judge prohibits state from enforcing law limiting attorneys from directly contacting crime victims
A federal judge is barring the state from enforcing a 31-year-old law that prohibits defense attorneys from directly contacting crime victims or their families, calling it a violation of their constitutional rights.
HB2492, other extreme voting bills must be stopped
The Arizona Legislature is apparently done paying lip service to protecting voter access. A number of extreme bills that will upend Arizona’s well-functioning election system are rocketing through the Legislature. […]
