State lawmakers voted Monday to trim -- but not eliminate -- the right of moving companies to hold a homeowner's goods hostage over a payment dispute.
Read More »Senator holding swing vote in voucher expansion leaning toward ‘no’ 
The state senator with the deciding vote on a bill that would give all Arizona students access to a program that allows public money to pay for private schooling wants “rock solid caps” on its enrollment.
Read More »House, Senate begin budget meetings with Ducey staff
The chairman of the House Appropriations Committee said Tuesday he and his Senate counterpart agree on an opening bid in budget talks with Gov. Doug Ducey's staff.
Read More »Brophy McGee mulling ethics complaint against Smith
A veteran state lawmaker could face an ethics probe following comments he made last week in an unsuccessful bid to get colleagues to vote for a controversial bill.
Read More »2018 Fight for Flake’s seat in the making
Sen. Jeff Flake, R-Arizona, begins the 2018 election cycle with $580,000 in the bank, a history of disagreeing with President Donald Trump – and a target on his back.
Read More »Senate moves Borrelli billboard bill
Four Democrats joined with most of the Republicans to allow construction of up to 35 of these internally illuminated signs within 60 miles of Laughlin, Nev.
Read More »Senate again kills bill allowing concealed weapons in public buildings
State senators voted Tuesday to forever block cities from requiring background checks when people sell weapons at gun shows.
Read More »Sen. Allen’s proposed university tuition freeze goes down to defeat 
After several weeks of fighting for a four-year tuition freeze program for the three state universities, Republican Sen. Sylvia Allen of Snowflake saw her legislation rejected by a 3-4 vote in the Senate Education Committee.
Read More »Senate takes small step toward limiting teen drivers’ cell phone use
Arizona lawmakers may finally be ready to impose some limits on driving and cell phone use -- even if just slightly.
Read More »House members praise Mesnard’s inclusive approach to budget planning, but Senate president has doubts 
It’s still too early to know exactly what impact House subcommittees will have on the budget process, but the reviews from House members are, thus far, positive.
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