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Tobacco industry up to its old tricks again
Over time, various polls have shown that the public is usually far ahead of the political establishment in seeing through the tobacco industry’s smokescreen of advancing their own interests while seeming to promote a “public health” measure. It’s gratifying to see that we now have legislators of both parties who can see these tobacco industry efforts for what they are: an attempt to secur[...]
Debate put Ducey on defensive on Uber, Theranos
Incumbent Gov. Doug Ducey repeatedly throws around the phrase that Arizona is "open for business" as both a commercial for the state and as proof his policies are what's driving the state economy.
House committee approves hairstyling bill
Concluding public safety would not be harmed, a House panel voted Monday to let people style and blow dry hair for money without first getting a license from the state.
Nevada regulator describes the state’s rocky path with solar regulation
Ahead of some major solar decisions in Arizona, a Nevada utility regulator told Arizona’s regulators on Wednesday to probe all sides of the debate and think about long-term consequences.
Ducey takes preemptive strike on ‘sharing economy’ regulation
Rather than wait for the next regulatory fight over a “sharing economy” business to erupt somewhere in Arizona, Gov. Doug Ducey wants to make sure cities, counties and the state can’t regulate them at all – at least not without the Legislature’s permission.
Sampling errors: Small shops seek control over wine tastings
Rep. T.J. Shope’s HB2182 would get rid of a requirement in state law that says a beer and wine store must have a 5,000-square-foot building in order to be able to conduct its own sampling.
Bill would make agencies prove their regulations are necessary
State lawmakers are moving to effectively stand state regulation of businesses on their head, requiring government agencies to prove their rules and restrictions are necessary.
Bill aims to eliminate unnecessary regulations, licenses
Gov. Doug Ducey called on lawmakers Jan. 11 to send him legislation allowing state agencies to wipe out unnecessary regulations that restrain job creation.
Lyfting up AZ in the ride against Uber regulation
Consider it the annual tease: Ducey today unveiled his priorities for the year, but while he sprinkled his state of the state speech with some details, the public will have to wait until he releases his budget on Friday for more meat. He struck a hopeful note, saying Arizona is “on the rise,” and vowed to keep the state on that trajectory with lower taxes, reduced regulations and improved educ[...]
Reagan asks regulatory panel to rescind Clean Elections rules
Rather than take her dispute with the Citizens Clean Elections Commission to court, Secretary of State Michele Reagan is looking to a panel tasked with overseeing agency regulations to halt a new commission rule that she argued infringes on her authority.
Controversy-prone year ushers in new era for Corporation Commission
Many major policy decisions are still up in the air at the Arizona Corporation Commission, but one thing is for sure: It’s no longer the commission of yore.
Energy commission creates $130,000 position to help with legal issues
The Arizona Corporation Commission has hired a new attorney to deal with ethical issues and handle public records requests.
