Hours after the experts had their say – the budget analysts, representatives from the Arizona Board of Regents, and the presidents of the Grand Canyon State’s public universities – the public had a chance to testify before the Senate Appropriations Committee on Jan. 27. Senators got more than they bargained for.
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Q&A with Senate President Andy Biggs 
In his first three years as Senate president, Andy Biggs has navigated the Legislature with force. More often than not, he sets the tone for the entire legislative body.
Read More »Donahue sworn in as newest senator 
Mohave County Republican Sue Donahue was sworn in Thursday afternoon as the newest Arizona senator.
Read More »Year in Review: Senate’s abrupt adjournment led to the failure of ‘revenge porn’ bill 
The Arizona Senate’s unilateral decision to adjourn left numerous bills for dead, including a measure designed to outlaw “revenge porn” and settle an ongoing lawsuit against the state.
Read More »Year in Review: A sampling of notable bills passed by the Legislature 
Of the hundreds of bills introduced by Arizona legislators in 2015, a few stood out above the rest – as odder, more controversial, resoundingly supported or panned by seemingly the entire state.
Read More »Donahue chosen to replace Ward in state Senate 
The Mohave County Board of Supervisors this morning appointed Republican Sue Donahue to fill the state Senate seat left vacant by Republican Sen. Kelli Ward.
Read More »Nurses seeking expansion of duties 
Advanced practice nurses, who typically have graduate degrees and additional training, are gearing up for a fight to further expand the scope of their practice.
Read More »‘Revenge porn’ law fix is first 2016 bill 
Arizona lawmakers next year will again consider a bill designed to outlaw “revenge porn” after legislation fell just short of passage in April. Arizona lawmakers next year will again consider a bill designed to outlaw “revenge porn” after legislation fell just short of passage in April.
Read More »Biggs succeeds in getting audit of First Things First 
Rebuffed in his efforts to sweep dollars from First Things First as a part of K-12 funding plans, Senate President Andy Biggs will still get an audit of the early childhood development program that conservative lawmakers have long argued is ...
Read More »Sherwood appointed to state Senate 
The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors appointed Tempe Democratic Rep. Andrew Sherwood to the state Senate.
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