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Heat stroke legislation awaits action in House
A bill that would require that coaches, students and parents be educated about the dangers of heat stroke has passed the Senate and is awaiting action in the House.
‘Rudy’s Law’ needed to protect families, employers
Nothing is more devastating than losing a child.
Former Rep. Quelland says bill may be trying to influence election
Senators Feb. 27 unanimously advanced legislation to prevent candidates from running for office if they owe at least $1,000 in fines. As approved, the measure prohibits election officers from accepting the nomination of a person who is facing unpaid fines, penalties, late fees or any administrative or civil judgments.
Gray says success during 16-year career stems from respect, a bit of humor
As Sen. Linda Gray’s final term at the Legislature winds down this year, she fondly recalls the friendships and accomplishments she will take with her. What she isn’t fond of is being forced to go.
“It’s the only ‘profession’ in which when you become good at it, you’re asked to leave,” Gray says.
Sweeping anti-abortion bills facing hurdles
The pro-life community suffered a setback Wednesday as proposals that would add a host of requirements before an abortion could be performed failed to get committee approval.
A bill to ban most abortions after 20 weeks and another that would define human life as beginning at conception stalled in the Republican-led Legislature.
Bill targets Quelland campaign – at least symbolically
A bill that would prevent candidates from filing to run for office if they owe excessive fines and fees for campaign law violations sailed through a Senate committee, but can’t go into effect in time to stop the one person who fits the description.
Committee approves pregnant inmates bill
A Senate committee has unanimously approved a bill that would restrict the use of restraints on pregnant inmates in Arizona.
Panel endorses convention on amendment to rein in national debt
The states can and should band together to rein in the national debt by amending the U.S. Constitution, a conservative group’s constitutional scholar told lawmakers Wednesday.
Senate committee endorses ban on synthetic stimulant ingredients
Compounds used to make so-called bath salts, synthetic stimulants currently sold by some smoke shops and convenience stores, would be illegal under legislation endorsed Wednesday by a state Senate committee.
Yee running for Senate
Adding to the list of lawmakers who hope to switch chambers, Rep. Kimberly Yee announced today that she will be running for the Senate this year.
Gray plans bill increasing punishment for not reporting missing kids
An Arizona senator will introduce a bill next session to increase punishments for parents who do not report their children are missing.
Epidemic reveals need to outlaw dangerous bath salts
Those on the frontlines know them as one of the most dangerous drugs, and one of the most misleading terms. Bath salts: they are no day at the spa. They are a new synthetic drug, destroying lives and ripping apart families across the country.
