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In Their Words: Amanda Aguirre
Amanda Aguirre was born and raised near the border in Sonora, Mexico, at a time she describes as friendlier. She earned a bachelor’s degree in chemistry, and she discovered her […]
Voters reject Prop 134, block stricter initiative petition requirements
Early voting results indicate Arizonans are rejecting a ballot referral from the state Legislature that would make the voter initiative process more onerous for petitioners. Proposition 134, the Distribution Requirement […]
Water authority has been unofficial rainy-day fund
For the upcoming legislative session, the Water Infrastructure Finance Authority hopes to avoid further cuts and prove the agency’s worth to lawmakers after the Legislature cut the agency’s funding by […]
Protect Medicare Advantage for seniors, including veterans
As the November elections approach, one issue that should be top of mind for Arizona lawmakers is seniors’ access to quality, affordable health care. For older Arizonans, this is not […]
Hobbs takes action that’s expected to lead to increased childcare subsidies
Calling it a matter of economic development, Gov. Katie Hobbs took the first steps Wednesday in what is expected to be a move to increase childcare subsidies in Arizona.
GOP lawmakers turn to county attorney to pursue litigation against Phoenix gun transfer ordinanceÂ
Since the state’s attorney general hasn’t expressed interest in filing litigation against the city of Phoenix after an unlawful firearms transfer, Republican lawmakers are asking a conservative county attorney to pursue the matter. Â
No one investigating lawmakers and staffers accepting event tickets
So far, no one is planning to investigate (or litigate) whether the acceptance of tickets to sporting events and concerts by Gov. Katie Hobbs’ staffers and lawmakers violates state law. Â
Hobbs hasn’t been ‘indicted’ by Senate, contrary to viral claim
Social media users are falsely claiming that Arizona's governor has been "indicted" by local lawmakers.
Sierra Club report card lauds environmental funding, laments climate inaction
The Sierra Club Grand Canyon Chapter Wednesday released its fall 2023 Environmental Report Card for the Arizona Legislature and governor, and though the organization gave a majority of the state’s legislators negative marks for climate inaction, it praised the state budget’s climate initiatives.
Lawmakers had high attendance on fewer daysÂ
This session, lawmakers had very good attendance records, but only came to work a fraction of the time the Legislature was technically in session.Â
New law extends counseling for those helping people in crisis
The way Melody Hernandez sees it, the trauma incurred by those taking emergency calls from people in crisis and dispatching help is no less than what occurs for her as a paramedic.
Protecting access to contraception – a bipartisan issueÂ
The right to contraception is a longstanding freedom that has allowed Americans to make our own decisions about our health. However, this right is currently under threat, from Supreme Court Justice Thomas, and state legislators across America. It’s time to codify the right to contraception in law. Â
