‘Super Speeders’ law will enable motorists to avoid license suspension
Key Points: Judges can soon offer an option for “Super Speeders” to install a speed control device in their vehicle instead of a license suspension Bill received bipartisan support and […]
Proposed Arizona law would limit divorce support to 4 years
Key Points: State lawmakers propose sharp cuts to divorce maintenance payments New legislation would add conditions for awarding maintenance Lawmakers disagree on whether judges should have discretion in maintenance awards […]
Lawmakers spend impromptu budget break on campaigns, constituents
Key Points: Arizona lawmakers stall bill activity due to budget negotiations House and Senate members still come to the Capitol despite no floor sessions Lawmakers are using the break to […]
Eyman prison brawl reignites scrutiny of state prisons
Key Points: Gang-related fight at state prison leaves inmates hospitalized Officials call incident isolated, deny staffing and classification failures Legislative oversight stalls as concerns persist around prison safety and policies […]
Phoenix, Tucson face attorney general probe over ICE activities
Key Points: GOP lawmaker wants attorney general to investigate cities over ordinances regarding ICE Probe would focus on when restricting ICE from city properties Tucson mayor contends ordinance is legal […]
Escaping war, riding life: Quang Nguyen’s long road to the Legislature
Growing up in South Vietnam during the 1970s, Rep. Quang Nguyen recognized the threat his country’s neighbor — North Vietnam — presented to his home. Six days before the April […]
Arizona lawmakers reject proposal to ban police masks
Key Points: Republican lawmakers reject Democrat proposal to ban police masks Proposal aimed to promote transparency and accountability Several Arizona law enforcement agencies already have policies against masking Arizona lawmakers […]
Proposed law defines ‘civil terrorism’ and enhances penalties for protesters
Key Points: New legislation in Arizona redefines minor protest-related crimes as “civil terrorism” Blocking roads and vandalism could lead to 18 months in state prison The legislation would add civil […]
Arizona lawmakers consider speed-limiting devices for reckless drivers
Key points: Arizona motorists may soon avoid license suspension for speeding HB2417 allows courts to order speed-inhibiting devices on vehicles Motorists could reject the device and accept a license suspension […]
Lab meat debate ignores Arizona’s water challenges
Lab meat has become a contentious topic within the Arizona Legislature over the past few years. Lawmakers have proposed laws regulating these products, from labeling requirements to outright bans. The […]
Arizona may become first state to ban lab-grown meat
Key Points: Arizona lawmaker proposes ban on lab-grown meat sales Violators could face 18 months in state prison Arizona may impose the country’s first outright ban on lab-grown meat You […]
Prison reform remains paramount for GOP in 2026
Key Points: Lawmakers push funding for independent prison oversight office Scrutiny continues over prison conditions, safety, custody classification Legislation on home confinement returning for another session Prison oversight and criminal […]


















