As Arizona budget negotiations continue, DPS hoping for more money to improve its K-9 program
Currently, DPS has been using the same dog training facility for almost two decades, and they are hoping for more money to improve the facility, which could also allow them to train without the weather getting in the way.
Currently, DPS has been using the same dog training facility for almost two decades, and they are hoping for more money to improve the facility, which could also allow them to train without the weather getting in the way.
Abortion pill ban defeated in Arizona House
A measure banning medication that would cause an abortion has failed in the Arizona House after one Republican voted against it.
A measure banning medication that would cause an abortion has failed in the Arizona House after one Republican voted against it.
Arizona Senate votes to create tax credit for film producers
The proposed Arizona tax credit would be fully refundable, meaning film producers could collect a tax refund even if they don’t owe any taxes to the state.
The proposed Arizona tax credit would be fully refundable, meaning film producers could collect a tax refund even if they don’t owe any taxes to the state.
Arizona State Senate approves bill that bans gender reassignment surgery for minors
Members of the Arizona State Senate voted to approved a bill that will ban gender reassignment surgeries for minors. The bill is a scaled-down version of an earlier bill that would have banned a broader array of gender-affirming health care, including puberty blockers and hormone therapy.
Members of the Arizona State Senate voted to approved a bill that will ban gender reassignment surgeries for minors. The bill is a scaled-down version of an earlier bill that would have banned a broader array of gender-affirming health care, including puberty blockers and hormone therapy.
Republican lawmaker helps defeat Arizona bill banning abortion pills
“Members, I am about as pro-life as they come,” Rep. Michelle Udall of Mesa said as she joined all Democrats in voting against the measure. “However, in my research of some of these medications, they are used for other purposes as well.
“Members, I am about as pro-life as they come,” Rep. Michelle Udall of Mesa said as she joined all Democrats in voting against the measure. “However, in my research of some of these medications, they are used for other purposes as well.
Arizona House OKs GOP bill backing gun businesses
The Arizona House voted to penalize businesses that refuse to do business with firearms companies by barring them from state contracts.
The Arizona House voted to penalize businesses that refuse to do business with firearms companies by barring them from state contracts.
Arizona Senate OKs bill creating low-income tax credit
The $74 million plan is the first tax proposal the governor has backed in his eight legislative sessions that specifically aims to benefit lower-income workers.
The $74 million plan is the first tax proposal the governor has backed in his eight legislative sessions that specifically aims to benefit lower-income workers.
Arizona House approves ban on close-up videotaping of police officers
The original proposal from Rep. John Kavanagh made it illegal to record within 15 feet of an officer interacting with someone unless the officer gave permission.
The original proposal from Rep. John Kavanagh made it illegal to record within 15 feet of an officer interacting with someone unless the officer gave permission.
Judge mulls request to halt AG Brnovich's threat to secretary of state
Deputy Solicitor General Michael Catlett told a judge that Katie Hobbs would be breaking the law if she shuts down the "E-Qual" system that candidates use to collect signatures they need to appear on the ballot.
Deputy Solicitor General Michael Catlett told a judge that Katie Hobbs would be breaking the law if she shuts down the "E-Qual" system that candidates use to collect signatures they need to appear on the ballot.
Expanded parental rights fight brews at Arizona Legislature
The Arizona House gave initial approval to a Republican-backed bill that boosts the rights of parents to know what is happening with their children in schools and allows them to push for penalties for teachers who they believe violated their parental rights.
The Arizona House gave initial approval to a Republican-backed bill that boosts the rights of parents to know what is happening with their children in schools and allows them to push for penalties for teachers who they believe violated their parental rights.
Arizona students learn about government via YMCA program
Thanks to the YMCA, students from across the state are learning about how government and democracy works. FOX 10's Danielle Miller reports.
Thanks to the YMCA, students from across the state are learning about how government and democracy works. FOX 10's Danielle Miller reports.
Allister Adel: Board of supervisors hold meeting on Maricopa County attorney
The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors met behind closed doors on Feb. 22 to discuss the ongoing controversy surrounding county attorney Allister Adel. The board could decide if they want to begin action to remove Adel from office. Last week, five top county prosecutors wrote a letter asking for Adel's resignation, accusing her of being impaired on the job and creating a toxic work environment. Adel has battled alcohol abuse and admitted to spending time at a California rehab facility.
The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors met behind closed doors on Feb. 22 to discuss the ongoing controversy surrounding county attorney Allister Adel. The board could decide if they want to begin action to remove Adel from office. Last week, five top county prosecutors wrote a letter asking for Adel's resignation, accusing her of being impaired on the job and creating a toxic work environment. Adel has battled alcohol abuse and admitted to spending time at a California rehab facility.
House panel OKs revised ban on videotaping police
An Arizona House committee approved a proposed law that would make it illegal to make video recordings of police in many circumstances.
An Arizona House committee approved a proposed law that would make it illegal to make video recordings of police in many circumstances.
Former Arizona legislator David Bradley dies at 69
David Bradley, a Tucson Democrat who served 16 years in the Arizona Legislature with stints in both chambers and who was praised by former colleagues as a compassionate advocate and thoughtful public servant, died Saturday. He was 69.
David Bradley, a Tucson Democrat who served 16 years in the Arizona Legislature with stints in both chambers and who was praised by former colleagues as a compassionate advocate and thoughtful public servant, died Saturday. He was 69.
Arizona School Boards Association quitting national group
The Arizona School Boards Association, which has found itself being targeted by Republican lawmakers who have long opposed its efforts to lobby for local school boards, is leaving the National School Boards Association.
The Arizona School Boards Association, which has found itself being targeted by Republican lawmakers who have long opposed its efforts to lobby for local school boards, is leaving the National School Boards Association.
Arizona House bill hits banks that refuse gun firm business
The proposal from GOP Rep. Frank Carroll of Sun City West would require companies doing business with the state or local governments to certify they won’t refuse to serve a firearms-related company.
The proposal from GOP Rep. Frank Carroll of Sun City West would require companies doing business with the state or local governments to certify they won’t refuse to serve a firearms-related company.
Arizona could allow guns in libraries, on school grounds
Arizona already has some of the least restrictive gun laws in the nation, allowing anyone legally allowed to own a gun to carry a firearm without a permit, making permits exceptionally easy to obtain and allowing private sales without a background check.
Arizona already has some of the least restrictive gun laws in the nation, allowing anyone legally allowed to own a gun to carry a firearm without a permit, making permits exceptionally easy to obtain and allowing private sales without a background check.
Arizona House OKs critical race theory ban in constitution
Critical race theory centers on the idea that racism is systemic in the nation’s institutions and that they function to maintain the dominance of white people in society.
Critical race theory centers on the idea that racism is systemic in the nation’s institutions and that they function to maintain the dominance of white people in society.
Arizona House bills ban masks in schools, business shutdowns
The school mask proposal passed in the Arizona House, as did proposals that block government agencies from requiring masks to be worn on their property and repeal the power of local government officials to order business closures.
The school mask proposal passed in the Arizona House, as did proposals that block government agencies from requiring masks to be worn on their property and repeal the power of local government officials to order business closures.
Bill that splits up Maricopa County into 4 smaller counties advances: here's what you should know about HR2787
The bill, if passed, will split Maricopa County into four smaller counties, with what's left of Maricopa County covering only parts of the Valley. Here's what you need to know about House Bill 2787.
The bill, if passed, will split Maricopa County into four smaller counties, with what's left of Maricopa County covering only parts of the Valley. Here's what you need to know about House Bill 2787.