Tax relief renters’ gain, cities’ loss
Effective Jan. 1, cities can no longer charge sales taxes on residential rentals.
Tourism director resigns in wake of conflict of interest accusations
The head of the Arizona Office of Tourism resigned abruptly Friday amid questions of a conflict of interest in a $700,000 expenditure for a new logo.
Republicans take slim leads in key races, look to keep control of Legislature
This election cycle saw both parties focusing heavily on trying to add seats to their caucuses in both chambers of the Legislature and some races could be headed toward recounts […]
Lopez leading for LD16 House seat
The lone Democrat running in Legislative District 16’s House race is trailing both of his Republican opponents after early voting results.
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 […]
LD15 candidate responds to allegations he is not eligible to run
A Republican candidate for state House is seeking to dismiss a complaint filed against him alleging he doesn’t meet state residency requirements to hold public office.
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.
Early look at 2024’s competitive legislative districts
As the 2024 state election draws closer, Republicans and Democrats are already targeting several key competitive legislative districts that could determine which party has control of the Legislature.
Hobbs vetoes bill to exempt sales taxes for out-of-state car buyers
Gov. Katie Hobbs rejected a proposal Monday sought on behalf of Lucid Motors that would have allowed visitors to buy a car here and then drive it off without paying the taxes.
House Dems resume voting for bills, end protest
House Democrats resumed voting in support of bills this week after voting “no” against all bills put up for a vote last week.
Bill makes illegal voting practice illegal – again
Republican lawmakers are asking Gov. Doug Ducey to sign a bill they concede has no practical effect.
6 new members appointed to House
Since the Legislature adjourned sine die on June 30, six new House members have been appointed to fill the seats of members who resigned or, in one case, died. And three seats are still vacant.