Democrats in the House and Senate released their $12.5 billion budget proposal Monday morning, insisting that it’s not too late for the minority party to get a seat at the negotiating table even as crossover week approaches.
Read More »Legislative Democrats unveil ‘the people’s’ budget proposal
Medical marijuana cards to become digital next month
Starting in December all Arizona-issued medical marijuana cards will be digital.
Read More »Lawmakers to explore how to get per diem increase after veto
Stunned by the governor's veto, some lawmakers already are exploring how – and when – they can finally get an increase in their living allowances.
Read More »Mine inspector dismisses bill aimed at making office appointed 
Arizona is the only state in the country that still elects a mine inspector. A Democratic lawmaker wants to change that.
Read More »Dems: House restriction on debate silences minority
House Republicans voted Jan. 28 to limit the amount of time lawmakers can speak in debate, a move Democrats say is an attempt to silence the minority party.
Read More »Rep. Stringer apologizes to colleagues on House floor
Rep. David Stringer apologized on the House floor today for inflammatory comments he has made about race. Last year, the Republican from Prescott was twice recorded making comments about race and immigration, including that there aren’t “enough white kids to ...
Read More »Governing the conduct of legislators is tricky, unprecedented
When it comes to dealing with lawmakers like Republican Rep. David Stringer of Prescott, Senate President Steve Yarbrough defers to advice he once heard from his son.
Read More »2nd straight year of calls for a lawmaker’s ouster
For the second year in a row, the House hovers on the edge of moral turmoil and the potential ouster of a member.
Read More »Lawmakers jockey for leadership roles in House, Senate 
The day after the November 6 election will be followed by another kind of vote, as elected Arizona senators and representatives will meet with their fellow Republicans and Democrats to choose leaders for their respective parties.
Read More »3 Democrats jockey for position of House minority leader 
Two House Democrats who planned to run as a team for separate caucus leadership roles are now challenging each other for the top spot.
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