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.
Read More »San Tan Valley residents closer to dream of incorporation
The nearly 110,000 residents of San Tan Valley are within a few steps of being able to seek a vote to incorporate the community.
Read More »House members balk at bill to give state senators 4-year terms
Saying it will lead to greater continuity, more stability and less campaigning, the president of the Arizona Senate wants four-year terms for state lawmakers. But not for everyone. Just senators.
Read More »Gosar decides against challenging Flake, will seek re-election 
Paul Gosar’s flirtation with next year’s U.S. Senate race turned out to be short-lived.
Read More »Arizona Senate panel votes for reviews of sales tax breaks
Republicans and Democrats on an Arizona Senate panel came together Wednesday to back legislation requiring regular reviews of more than $12.3 billion in exemptions in the current sales tax code.
Read More »Legislative committee approves mandatory recess, takes own recess 
A legislative panel unanimously approved a bill to make schools provide students with least 50 minutes of recess per day.
Read More »Public barred from carrying guns into Arizona House, Senate
In Arizona, the public is barred from carrying guns into the state House and Senate, but the Republican-led legislative chambers essentially have a "don't ask, don't tell" policy for lawmakers carrying weapons.
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