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Thorpe proposes broader ban on ethnic classes, events
Saying students are being taught hatred at public expenses, a Flagstaff Republican lawmaker is proposing new limits on what and how schools, colleges and universities can teach.
Malicious adware found on state Legislature computers
Arizona officials say they found malware on a laptop computer at the state Legislature that triggered concerns of system-wide hack.
Some Arizona lawmakers’ computers may have malware
Arizona officials say lawmakers don't appear to have been hacked after some legislators saw message prompts in Russian.
Legislature elects new Senate and House leaders
The Arizona Legislature has convened its 2017 session and the House and Senate have formally elected new leaders for the session.
Ducey speech to focus on opportunity, education
Republican Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey plans to deliver a broader and longer state of the state speech when the Legislature convenes.
Planned Parenthood funding should not be a political issue
Planned Parenthood stirs a lot of passion, passion that seems destined to erupt again when politicians gather in Washington, D.C., and here in Phoenix over coming weeks.
Dem leaders call for end to corporate tax cuts
Arizona Democrats called on the Legislature to end corporate tax cuts as a way to increase state revenues and instead invest the money in education and social services.
Arizona officials reviewing reported hack of computer system
A computer security official for Arizona's state government has told legislative staff members that access to the state human resources and payroll system is restricted while an apparent hack is investigated.
Schools, prisons, welfare seeking bigger slice of the pie
As the mad scramble to craft the state’s spending plan begins, policymakers are quickly realizing that they have precious little money – an estimated $24 million – to spend, and not nearly enough even for their highest priorities.
Secretary of State floats election law overhaul
Secretary of State Michele Reagan has begun circulating a memo detailing a proposed overhaul of the laws governing virtually every aspect of how elections are conducted in Arizona, from data protocols and recount procedures, to "sore loser" candidates and voter fraud investigations.
What’s in the budget box depends on who you ask
With JLBC projecting a “structural” surplus of only $24 million in FY18, there won’t be much money to go around this session. And those who want a slice of that pie will likely have to line up behind K-12 education, the governor’s priority.
New legislator avoids constitutional question by resigning from town council
Maria Syms has resigned from the Paradise Valley Town Council, a move that allows her to avoid violating the Arizona Constitution when she is sworn in as a state representative.
