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House panel OKs gender standards for state documents
Insisting that boys are boys and girls are girls, Arizona lawmakers are moving to block state agencies from giving a third option for those who identify as neither. HB2294 would... […]
Why won’t the legislature regulate Airbnbs?
You’ve heard the stories or maybe lived the nightmare of having an Airbnb next door. Now, data shows 94% of Airbnbs or short-term rentals in Arizona are unlicensed and operating... […]
Kaiser, Chavez introduce bipartisan by-right-housing bill
A bipartisan pair of representatives hope a bill to streamline zoning regulations, improve housing supply and affordability and pour more money into the Arizona Department of Housing Trust Fund in... […]
Lawmakers look to curb government’s emergency powers
Arizona Republicans are looking to curtail the government’s emergency powers, which they say were abused by elected officials from the governor on down in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Their... […]
Religion has everything to do with abortion
Four anti-abortion bills have been introduced into the state legislature including a Texas copycat bill (HR2001, HR2483, SB1044, SB1164). The issue is not whether a state has the constitutional authority... […]
Allow CTEDs to evolve, meet community needs
We believe CTEDs can provide another post-secondary option for Arizona high school students and adults that will increase the number of students obtaining secondary degrees.
Senate panel rejects partisan school board mandate
State senators on January 25 quashed legislation designed to ensure that parents and others can protest outside school board meetings without fear of arrest.
HOAs must allow first-responders flag under HB2010
Calling it a matter of free expression, a House panel voted January 26 to give residents of homeowner associations and condos the right to fly flags supporting first responders.
Help make Arizona better for all
The people who most directly impact daily life in Arizona are meeting again. The Arizona Legislature has started their 2022 session. Republicans have a razor-thin one vote majority in both... […]
Keep ADEQ, but make it better
Last fall, the Arizona Auditor General’s Office confirmed what many of us knew, the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality is not doing its job, especially when it comes to water... […]
Electric Dreams: After more than two decades, Legislature poised to end competition
A major rewrite of Arizona’s electric energy policy is making its way through the House. Supporters of House Bill 2101, which will repeal the 1998 law that tried to create... […]
Trans bills sweep across Legislature
A wave of bills designed to limit transgender health care and participation in sports is sweeping the legislature. Nine bills have been filed by Republican legislators that will specifically affect... […]
