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Wrap Up with Minority Leader Lupe Contreras
Contreras discussed the challenges of operating as the minority party and his hope to flip the Legislature in a recent interview with the Arizona Capitol Times.
Dems unhappy with budget governor negotiated
The passage of the budget June 15 revealed a rift between Gov. Katie Hobbs and some Democratic lawmakers who said she did not negotiate well, while other unexpected supporters of the deal emerged.
Republican representative won’t face ethics probe
The House Ethics Committee Chairman announced Friday he isn’t pursuing a complaint filed by four Democrats against a Republican representative accused of forging signatures on his nomination petition.
Republicans file ethics complaints against 2 Democrats for outburst on the House Floor
Republicans filed ethics complaints alleging two Democrats incited a “riot” within the state House of Representatives following their attempt to introduce a repeal of the 1864 abortion ban on April 10.
Tempers, retribution come with vote to repeal abortion ban
The third attempt at repealing Arizona’s 1864 abortion ban in the state House of Representatives succeeded Wednesday with some Republicans joining Democrats in passing the measure.
House Dems at full strength – again
The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors filled the last remaining vacancy in the state House of Representatives Tuesday, bringing the House one step closer to full membership before a critical day for lawmakers who want to repeal the territorial-era abortion ban.
Budget negotiations heat up as Legislature slows down
Three months into the Arizona Legislature's annual session, lawmakers are ready to take some time off and go to a work schedule many would love to have -- just one day a week.
Sexual misconduct allegations lead to Democratic lawmaker’s resignation
A newly appointed Democratic representative resigned Tuesday amid reports that he violated sexual violence and sexual misconduct policies when he was a college student nearly 10 years ago.
Lawmakers take long break – key bills await action
The pressure is off state lawmakers after Gov. Katie Hobbs signed a $17.8 billion budget package and negotiations on critical housing and transportation issues will continue during a near month-long recess of the Legislature.
Bill would let certain parents bring loaded guns onto campuses
House lawmakers voted Wednesday to let certain parents bring their loaded guns onto school campuses despite the fact they themselves are protected by rules and a metal detector that keep their armed constituents out.
Lawmaker: Retaliation behind Dem votes on vaping bill
A vaping bill backed by the tobacco industry is moving forward in the Arizona Legislature after years of stalemates, and the Republican who led the fight against it blames political retaliation.
Bet on it – sports wagering to become law
Sports betting in Arizona is a signature away from becoming legal after a lengthy and dramatic vote in the state Senate.
