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T.J. Shope

Oct 10, 2024

Parties target pair of swing districts in bid to flip legislature

In two swing districts of the state with bipartisan representation, Republicans and Democrats are seeking legislative majorities by completely flipping districts they have voter advantage in. Republicans are heavily focusing […]

May 2, 2024

Personal stories, jabs at GOP disunity color passage of abortion ban repeal

Just three weeks after the Arizona Supreme Court ruled to uphold a pre-statehood law that put a near-total ban on abortion, the Senate passed a bill to repeal it on Wednesday.

abortion, Supreme Court, judge
Apr 29, 2024

The truth about Arizona’s pro-life law and 2 Republicans attacking it

Rarely does one’s decision mean life or death for thousands. But those are the stakes as Sens. Shawnna Bolick and T.J. Shope, and their Senate colleagues deliberate. May they choose life.

Apr 26, 2024

Shadow of uncertainty hangs over abortion ban enforcement

The chief medical officer for Planned Parenthood Arizona said Thursday that abortions could soon become unavailable - at least for some period of time - even if state lawmakers repeal the territorial-era restrictions.

Apr 25, 2024

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. 

Apr 22, 2024

Abortion law to dominate action at Legislature again this week

State lawmakers return Wednesday with another attempt to deal with the 1864 abortion law.

Apr 18, 2024

Senate will vote on abortion repeal

The Arizona state Senate passed a motion Wednesday to introduce a bill repealing the pre-statehood abortion ban with some help from Republican members, although neither chamber voted on a repeal bill. 

abortion, Supreme Court, judge
Apr 17, 2024

GOP lawmakers could face political consequences with vote to repeal abortion ban

The head of a key anti-abortion group is warning lawmakers not to repeal the territorial-era law that outlaws all abortions except to save the life of the mother.

Apr 11, 2024

Republicans, lawyers struggle with next step on abortion ban

Tuesday’s ruling on abortion in Arizona leaves attorneys, lawmakers and candidates at the precipice of a significantly shifted political and legal paradigm.  

House Speaker Ben Toma, left, confers with Rep. David Cook ahead of a vote on whether to debate repeal of the state's 1864 abortion law. Cook agreed to delay action even though he said he believes the law is out of date. (Capitol Media Services photo by Howard Fi
Apr 11, 2024

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.  

Apr 9, 2024

New law on campaign finance reporting takes effect

Sometime in July, Arizonans are going to find out how much money Katie Hobbs has amassed in her campaign war chest and who has been donating.

DINO, Hobbs, abortion, Roe v. Wade, Arizona Supreme Court
Mar 30, 2024

Hobbs signs tamale bill

Sometime this summer, something already occurring on Arizona streets will be legal.

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