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Senators approve Department of Education developing banned book list
State senators agreed to have the state Department of Education come up with a list of books that cannot be used in public schools.
HB 2404 fundamentally misunderstands franchise business model
HB 2404, currently being considered in the state Legislature, would have far-reaching and harmful ramifications for franchisors, franchisees, workers and the Arizona economy.
Kaiser tries to salvage part of controversial zoning bill
A Phoenix lawmaker is attempting to salvage at least part of his controversial plan to override local zoning rules in the name of affordable housing after it was overwhelmingly rejected because of opposition from cities and towns.
House close to passing Kavanagh’s bill requiring AG to defend all laws
A bill is moving through the House that would require the state attorney general to defend all laws passed by the Legislature and signed by the governor, regardless of the attorney general’s opinion of the constitutionality of a law.
Senate votes to exempt new businesses from having to pay state taxes
Starting a new business? Arizona lawmakers apparently want to help you succeed.
Gallego slams Sinema over 2018 bank deregulation vote
Democratic Rep. Ruben Gallego slammed independent Sen. Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona on Tuesday for backing a bank deregulation bill he says contributed to the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, highlighting Sinema's Wall Street ties as he campaigns for her seat.
‘Where’s The River?’ event calls attention to Arizona’s depleted waterways
Environmental activist Lynda Person is inviting the public to bring kayaks and water toys to an informational event called “Where’s the River?” near 40th Street and University Drive today.
Senate kills expansive zoning deregulation plan
The Senate killed a bill with some bipartisan opposition– and a hint of bipartisan support– on Monday that would have drastically cut down on zoning restrictions statewide in the sponsor’s hopes of increasing Arizona’s affordable housing supply.
Hoffman aims to ban public funds for programs promoting diversity, inclusion, equity
Two years after banning the use of public funds for so-called "critical race theory,'' a Queen Creek Republican lawmaker is now going after programs that promote diversity, equality and inclusion.
Law outlawing abortions for fetal genetic defects cases won’t go undefended
A law outlawing abortions in cases of fetal genetic defects will not go undefended in court.
Hobbs vetoes bill that would have banned ‘critical race theory’
Arizona won't be banning what has been called "critical race theory'' in public schools.
House Dems resume voting for bills, end protest
House Democrats resumed voting in support of bills this week after voting “no” against all bills put up for a vote last week.
