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Bisbee to AG: keep state’s nose out of bag ban
The Bisbee city attorney told Attorney General Mark Brnovich Tuesday that his community's regulations on plastic bags are none of the state's business.
Bisbee plastic bags dispute could test state’s power over cities
A Republican state senator wants Attorney General Mark Brnovich to investigate -- and slap down -- the city of Bisbee for what she claims is the decision to ignore a state law prohibiting local laws on plastic bags.
Lawmakers again pass plastic bag bill, but more legal challenges likely
For the second time in two years, state lawmakers approved legislation designed to trim the ability of cities, towns and counties to regulate plastic bags.
Hardly anything to like: Sierra Club rates this year’s legislative session
The Sierra Club gave nearly every Republican legislator an “F’’ in the 2015 environmental report card it issued today – and gave Gov. Doug Ducey a “D.”
New laws help speeders and landlords, restrict cities and towns
Gov. Doug Ducey has signed bills into law that will give speeders twice as many chances to neutralize their tickets; take away the ability of cities and counties to regulate plastic bag use and grant landlords new rights to kick out the guests of tenants.
Legislature OKs bill to ban cities from banning plastic bags
Senate Bill 1241 by Republican Rep. Warren Petersen of Gilbert would ban counties, cities and towns from banning or charging fees for returning containers such as plastic bags or Styrofoam boxes. It also blocks cities and towns from requiring business owners from measuring or reporting energy usage.
