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Judge rules against Senate in records dispute
A judge on Tuesday rejected a Senate claim that some of its records about the audit are not public.
Bad handwriting could lead to criminal probe
A change in your signature could lead to a criminal probe.
HB2005 would benefit billionaires at expense of Arizona developers
If you read “It’s time to free ourselves from ‘Big Tech’ monopoly” by Reps. Regina Cobb and Leo Biasiucci, you might think Arizona’s economy hinges on the success of Candy Crush and Fortnite. And if you read a little further, HB 2005 is all about giving Arizonians relief from “Big Tech” for better prices on Cardinals skins to use in Fortnite.
Voter Protection Act blocking bipartisan bill
Lawmakers like the idea — it’s criminal justice reform that both helps those in need and serves the community — but stakeholders raised the prospect that voter protection laws and the 13th Amendment, which bans involuntary servitude except as punishment for a crime, could stop the bill in its tracks.
Bowers, Fann retain leadership posts; Dems choose Bolding, Rios
Legislative Republican and Democratic caucuses met separately this and last week to select leadership following a topsy-turvy election that saw statewide Democrats succeed but the party’s legislative candidates flounder under... […]
Lawmaker seeks community service option for traffic tickets
A first-term state lawmaker, miffed about what he says is an expensive traffic ticket, wants to mandate an alternative to paying them for all motorists: community service.
Ducey, GOP legislative leaders agree on $11.8B spending plan
Gov. Doug Ducey would get much of what he asked for as part of an $11.8 billion budget deal struck with Republican legislative leaders, including savings of more than a billion dollars.
Key Republicans compromise on sales tax hike for education
Three Republican lawmakers have reached a consensus on a plan to ask voters to raise a sales tax for education funding.
Leo Biasiucci: Turned green to red upon reflection
The state has given so much to Rep. Leo Biasiucci, and now, he says it’s his turn to give back.
Bowers dissolves committee tasked with tackling criminal justice reform
House Speaker-elect Rusty Bowers has dissolved the House Sentencing and Recidivism Reform Committee that Rep. David Stringer was slated to chair.
Controversy over immunity takes toll on Mosley at LD5 polls
Early voting poll results show a controversy over misuse of legislative immunity may be the political undoing of Rep. Paul Mosley.
Tainted GOP candidates dot campaign trail to Legislature
A handful of would-be Republican lawmakers stand out from a crowded field of legislative candidates this election cycle for their tarnished reputations, but some may still land in office.
