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State Bar investigation adds to Stringer’s woes
The State Bar of Arizona has opened a preliminary investigation into Rep. David Stringer regarding his application to practice law in the state.
Disabilities council offers legislative fixes to sexual abuse of vulnerable adults
According to the report, people with cognitive disabilities are seven times more likely to be sexually assaulted than the general public, and 12 times more likely if the victim is also a woman.
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.
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... […]
Lawmakers hear testimony on abuse of people with disabilities
In the wake of horror at Hacienda HealthCare, there is no shortage of ideas for how to prevent abuse in the disability community. But what action can and will actually be taken at the state Legislature this year is not yet clear.
Gila River threatens to pull out of drought contingency plan
The Gila River Indian Community is threatening to blow up the drought contingency plan because of efforts it says will undermine its claim to water rights.
The Breakdown: Water, water everywhere
The long-awaited legislation on water and the Drought Contingency Plan hit legislators’ desks last week. What does - or doesn’t - it say?
Q&A with House Minority Leader Charlene Fernandez
House Minority Leader Charlene Fernandez will guide Democrats through a historic time in the state House of Representatives.
Q&A with House Speaker Rusty Bowers
House Speaker Rusty Bowers knows he will have very little wiggle room in the 2019 legislative session.
Speaker, some lawmakers resistant to Ducey’s push to end legislative immunity
A proposal by Gov. Doug Ducey to abolish so-called legislative immunity is getting some negative reaction from some lawmakers who enjoy its protections -- and would have to vote to put it on the ballot for voters to repeal.
Legislature to tackle omnibus drought plan bill
State legislators will have mere weeks to pass a complex Colorado River drought plan by Jan. 31 — the deadline imposed by federal officials.
The Breakdown: Session is coming
We’re just one week away from opening day, and already we’re off to an interesting start.
