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House Republicans pass new minimum wage for young people
Claiming voters intended higher minimum wages only for families, Republicans in the state House voted Wednesday to allow employers to pay less to some people younger than 22.
Car-sharing bill protects consumers, personal freedom
With each technological advance we witness the same response as whatever legacy industry is being disrupted seeks the government’s assistance in burying the upstarts in red tape, taxes and fees. And all of this while cloaking its anti-competitive actions behind talk of “leveling the playing field” or “protecting consumers.”
Committees advance competing car-sharing bills
House and Senate committees approved competing proposals to regulate car sharing in Arizona, with lawmakers split on how to tax the emerging industry.
Timeshare bill passes out of House committee
State lawmakers are weighing whether it should be necessary for someone to die to get out of a timeshare contract.
Young people exempt from minimum wage under Republican bill
Insisting it will be good for young people, a House panel voted Monday to let employers pay students who are part-time workers just two-thirds as much as they do anyone else.
Competing bills address new era in car rentals
Two Republican lawmakers are at odds over what constitutes a “car rental” in the new sharing economy.
Photo radar ban a bust again, fails to get hearing in 2 Senate committees
Another year, another failed effort in the Legislature to ban red light and speed enforcement cameras statewide.
Dem House freshmen break tradition, turn up the ‘volume’
The lack of governmental or lawmaking experience hasn’t stopped these women from using this opportunity to speak out for causes that are important to them and for pushing for changes at the Legislature.
Rash of GOP bills seek to empower lawmakers, disempower voters
Arizona Republican legislators have a habit of pushing ideas that make their own lives easier, but harder for voters to have their voices heard.
Bill to allow non-lethal weapon on campus gets initial approval
Saying college and university students, faculty and visitors need more protection, a House panel voted Monday to let them arm themselves -- at least somewhat.
Proposal to have state lawmakers choose U.S. Senate candidates introduced
The proposal by Rep. Travis Grantham, R-Gilbert, would leave intact the general election process where voters get the last word.
Grantham’s bill would allow Tasers, Mace, stun guns on university campuses
Rep. Travis Grantham wants to give those on public university campuses more self-defense options, including Tasers.
