Lane filtering: New Arizona law lets motorcyclists share lanes with cars at stoplights
Gov. Doug Ducey has signed SB 1273, which allows motorcycle riders to pass a car stopped in the same lane.
Gov. Doug Ducey has signed SB 1273, which allows motorcycle riders to pass a car stopped in the same lane.
Newsmaker Saturday: Ruben Gallego; Jeri Williams
Part 1: FOX 10's John Hook talks to Arizona Rep. Ruben Gallego, who has a unique perspective on the Russian invasion of Ukraine because he is a Marine who served in Iraq. Gallego represents Arizona's 7th congressional district, which includes most of southern, western, and downtown Phoenix, along with a portion of Glendale. Part 2: Phoenix Police Chief Jeri Williams talks about recent ambush attacks on officers and how it affects attracting police recruits.
Part 1: FOX 10's John Hook talks to Arizona Rep. Ruben Gallego, who has a unique perspective on the Russian invasion of Ukraine because he is a Marine who served in Iraq. Gallego represents Arizona's 7th congressional district, which includes most of southern, western, and downtown Phoenix, along with a portion of Glendale. Part 2: Phoenix Police Chief Jeri Williams talks about recent ambush attacks on officers and how it affects attracting police recruits.
GOP push for state election reviews mixed, but sows distrust
The push by Republicans to conduct partisan ballot reviews similar to the one that unfolded last year in Arizona has spread beyond the battleground states where former President Donald Trump disputed his loss.
The push by Republicans to conduct partisan ballot reviews similar to the one that unfolded last year in Arizona has spread beyond the battleground states where former President Donald Trump disputed his loss.
Arizona Gov. Ducey extends medical licenses, key to virus emergency end
Friday’s action extends temporary licenses issued since the Arizona governor first declared a state of emergency on March 11, 2020. They will be valid until the end of the year if they were active at the start of this month.
Friday’s action extends temporary licenses issued since the Arizona governor first declared a state of emergency on March 11, 2020. They will be valid until the end of the year if they were active at the start of this month.
Republicans in Arizona fight culture war in battleground state
Even as Republican dominance has waned in recent years, GOP lawmakers in Arizona are still passing strict measures targeting abortion and the rights of transgender young people.
Even as Republican dominance has waned in recent years, GOP lawmakers in Arizona are still passing strict measures targeting abortion and the rights of transgender young people.
Gov. Ducey OKs letting Arizona dentists give cosmetic Botox shots
The next time you sit in the dental chair for a filling, your dentist may offer to handle those pesky wrinkles around your eyes by injecting some Botox.
The next time you sit in the dental chair for a filling, your dentist may offer to handle those pesky wrinkles around your eyes by injecting some Botox.
Proposed Arizona law would ban cities from charging home rental taxes
Republican Rep. Shawnna Bolick of Phoenix said SB 1116, added as a last minute “strike everything” amendment, would give some small relief to renters who have seen metro Phoenix rents soar.
Republican Rep. Shawnna Bolick of Phoenix said SB 1116, added as a last minute “strike everything” amendment, would give some small relief to renters who have seen metro Phoenix rents soar.
Arizona House approves business property tax cut
The Arizona House has approved a bill in a party-line vote that would give businesses a big property tax break.
The Arizona House has approved a bill in a party-line vote that would give businesses a big property tax break.
Arizona election audit: Final report finds no Maricopa County data issues
The report compiled by an outside special master and released by the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors “should be a final stake in the heart of the Senate’s so-called ‘audit,’” Board Chairman Bill Gates said in a statement.
The report compiled by an outside special master and released by the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors “should be a final stake in the heart of the Senate’s so-called ‘audit,’” Board Chairman Bill Gates said in a statement.
Arizona Senate GOP revives controversial election bill
Republicans passed the bill out of the Senate Government Committee in a 4-3 party-line vote, but it is almost certain to die in a vote of the full Senate or in the House.
Republicans passed the bill out of the Senate Government Committee in a 4-3 party-line vote, but it is almost certain to die in a vote of the full Senate or in the House.
Judge rescues Arizona GOP lawmakers from pickle of their own making
Yavapai County Superior Court Judge John Napper ruled that the law eliminating elections for party offices was illegal special legislation and therefore void.
Yavapai County Superior Court Judge John Napper ruled that the law eliminating elections for party offices was illegal special legislation and therefore void.
Allister Adel: Here's what you need to know about the controversies surrounding the Maricopa County Attorney
Maricopa County Attorney Allister Adel is facing calls to resign, and the State Bar has launched an investigation against her for 'failing to properly supervise her office.' Here's what you should know about the controversies surrounding Adel.
Maricopa County Attorney Allister Adel is facing calls to resign, and the State Bar has launched an investigation against her for 'failing to properly supervise her office.' Here's what you should know about the controversies surrounding Adel.
Arizona Congressman Tom O'Halleran tests positive for COVID-19
Arizona Congressman Tom O'Halleran said he is experiencing mild symptoms after testing positive for COVID-19.
Arizona Congressman Tom O'Halleran said he is experiencing mild symptoms after testing positive for COVID-19.
Senate OKs sending transportation tax to Maricopa County voters
Proponents of extending an existing half-cent sales tax that funds Maricopa County transportation projects are closer to seeing it on the county ballot in November after the state Senate approved the measure.
Proponents of extending an existing half-cent sales tax that funds Maricopa County transportation projects are closer to seeing it on the county ballot in November after the state Senate approved the measure.
Arizona GOP files lawsuit, wants state supreme court to rule early voting unconstitutional
The Arizona Republican Party filed a lawsuit, asking the Arizona Supreme Court to rule early voting is unconstitutional. But at the state capitol, a group says early voting is essential and banishing it would hurt their communities.
The Arizona Republican Party filed a lawsuit, asking the Arizona Supreme Court to rule early voting is unconstitutional. But at the state capitol, a group says early voting is essential and banishing it would hurt their communities.
Special session looms to replace huge Arizona tax cuts
Arizona lawmakers have been talking for months about repealing last year’s flat tax plan to get around a voter referendum that has blocked the nearly $2 billion income tax cut they passed last year.
Arizona lawmakers have been talking for months about repealing last year’s flat tax plan to get around a voter referendum that has blocked the nearly $2 billion income tax cut they passed last year.
Arizona bill allowing deadly force for property damage fails
If the bill had passed, Arizona would have joined only Texas in allowing the use of deadly force when the person damaging property did not directly threaten someone, according to research by the National Conference of State Legislatures.
If the bill had passed, Arizona would have joined only Texas in allowing the use of deadly force when the person damaging property did not directly threaten someone, according to research by the National Conference of State Legislatures.
GOP tensions rise as Arizona Senate votes down more election bills
Among the bills killed were measures that would have created new criminal charges for a variety of missteps by election workers and contractors; created new rights for election observers, including the right to question election officials during counting; set new requirements for post-election audits and recordkeeping; required a unique serial number on each ballot.
Among the bills killed were measures that would have created new criminal charges for a variety of missteps by election workers and contractors; created new rights for election observers, including the right to question election officials during counting; set new requirements for post-election audits and recordkeeping; required a unique serial number on each ballot.
Anti-Trump Republicans Hogan, Kinzinger, Cheney lining up for 2024 shadow primary
A shadow primary of GOP critics of former President Donald Trump is beginning to take shape to determine who is best positioned to occupy the anti-Trump lane in 2024.
A shadow primary of GOP critics of former President Donald Trump is beginning to take shape to determine who is best positioned to occupy the anti-Trump lane in 2024.
Ex-Arizona House Minority Leader Robert McLendon dies at 85
Flags at all state buildings will be lowered to half-staff in honor of former Arizona House Minority Leader Robert McLendon.
Flags at all state buildings will be lowered to half-staff in honor of former Arizona House Minority Leader Robert McLendon.