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Group to sue over GOP lawmakers’ description of abortion ballot measure
A pro-abortion group plans to file a lawsuit Wednesday over the way their initiative is set to be summarized in the information pamphlet that is sent to voters ahead of the election, a spokeswoman told the Arizona Capitol Times.
Democratic lawmakers seek legal clarification on 15-week abortion law
Four Democratic lawmakers want a legal opinion on when women in Arizona can legally get an abortion after the 15th week of pregnancy and when doctors can perform them without risking going to prison.
Democratic lawmakers respond to ethics complaints
An attorney representing two House Democrats accused of inciting a “riot” argued in a response letter submitted Wednesday that the complaints against them are an effort from Republicans to “chill the free exchange of ideas” on the House floor and asked for the complaints to be dismissed.
Republicans file ethics complaints against 2 Democrats for outburst on the House Floor
Republicans filed ethics complaints alleging two Democrats incited a “riot” within the state House of Representatives following their attempt to introduce a repeal of the 1864 abortion ban on April 10.
Tempers, retribution come with vote to repeal abortion ban
The third attempt at repealing Arizona’s 1864 abortion ban in the state House of Representatives succeeded Wednesday with some Republicans joining Democrats in passing the measure.
GOP majority blocks efforts to repeal territorial abortion ban
A Republican in the state House of Representatives attempted to put up a bill for a vote Wednesday that would repeal the 1864 state ban on abortion procedures, leading to chaos on the House floor after the chamber went into recess instead of voting on the measure.
Democrats fail to get vote on right to contraceptives
House and Senate Republicans used their rules Wednesday to block a vote – or even a debate – on a proposal to enshrine the right to contraceptives in Arizona law.
Hobbs, Dem lawmakers push for rights to contraceptives
Two Democrat lawmakers are lashing out at Republicans for refusing to even consider their measure to enshrine the right to contraceptives in Arizona law.
House Dem leaders file ethics complaint against Rep. Sun
Democratic leaders in the Arizona House of Representatives filed an ethics complaint against a first-term Democrat who allegedly harassed and made a death threat to employees with the city of Tolleson.
Beloved former senator passes away at 83
Former Senator Olivia Cajero Bedford’s passed away on Wednesday, Senator Lisa Otondo, D-Yuma, announced on the floor of the Senate. “She was incredible and represented Southern Arizona values to her... […]
Friese plans to resign LD9 House seat
After seven years in the House, Randy Friese is stepping down.
Sen. Engel resigns, runs for Congress
Democratic state Sen. Kirsten Engel resigned September 8 to focus on her congressional campaign in an open southern Arizona seat.
