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Apr 27, 2024

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. 

Apr 25, 2024

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 Speaker Pro-tem Travis Grantham warns Democrats after votes on various motions to repeal the 1864 abortion law that "we will remember this'' when they attempt to get approval of any future measure that does not have the backing of all Republicans. (Capitol Media Services photo by Howard Fischer)
Apr 24, 2024

House passes repeal of abortion ban

The state House voted Wednesday to repeal the 1864 law that outlaws abortions except to save the life of the mother.

Apr 18, 2024

Senate will vote on abortion repeal

The Arizona state Senate passed a motion Wednesday to introduce a bill repealing the pre-statehood abortion ban with some help from Republican members, although neither chamber voted on a repeal bill. 

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Apr 17, 2024

GOP lawmakers could face political consequences with vote to repeal abortion ban

The head of a key anti-abortion group is warning lawmakers not to repeal the territorial-era law that outlaws all abortions except to save the life of the mother.

Apr 11, 2024

Republicans, lawyers struggle with next step on abortion ban

Tuesday’s ruling on abortion in Arizona leaves attorneys, lawmakers and candidates at the precipice of a significantly shifted political and legal paradigm.  

House Speaker Ben Toma, left, confers with Rep. David Cook ahead of a vote on whether to debate repeal of the state's 1864 abortion law. Cook agreed to delay action even though he said he believes the law is out of date. (Capitol Media Services photo by Howard Fi
Apr 11, 2024

GOP majority blocks efforts to repeal territorial abortion ban

A Republican in the state House of Representatives attempted to put up a bill for a vote Wednesday that would repeal the 1864 state ban on abortion procedures, leading to chaos on the House floor after the chamber went into recess instead of voting on the measure.  

Apr 9, 2024

New law on campaign finance reporting takes effect

Sometime in July, Arizonans are going to find out how much money Katie Hobbs has amassed in her campaign war chest and who has been donating.

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Mar 29, 2024

Solutions to Arizona’s housing shortage vary – no silver bullet

One silver-bullet bill to end our crisis isn’t likely on the horizon. Afterall, we are 270,000 housing units short of what’s needed, according to the Department of Housing. But piece by piece, thoughtful policy coupled with reduced regulations can entice new construction to house a surging number of people moving here.

Mar 28, 2024

Bill would get state involved in student discipline

Schools whose administrators don't impose discipline at least three out of every four times requested by a teacher would lose academic standings under the terms of legislation given preliminary approval Wednesday by the state House. 

Mar 22, 2024

After Hobbs’ veto, other housing bills are moving

While Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoed a bipartisan housing measure this week, several other housing bills that she said she supports are moving through the Legislature.  

Feb 21, 2024

GOP bill would outlaw homeless hotel programs in Scottsdale, Mesa

A Scottsdale Republican is seeking to crack down on cities’ use of homeless hotel shelters with a bill that would prohibit commercial and leisure use of the hotels. 

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