Arizona lawmakers move forward with bill banning transgender girls on women's sports teams
The measure, which Republicans have dubbed the "Save Women’s Sports Act," cleared the Senate in a 16-13 party-line vote and goes next to the House.
The measure, which Republicans have dubbed the "Save Women’s Sports Act," cleared the Senate in a 16-13 party-line vote and goes next to the House.
Arizona Senate votes down bill to audit every election
The bill would have essentially made the Senate Republicans’ 2020 election review a permanent fixture following elections but would have put it in the hands of a respected government agency.
The bill would have essentially made the Senate Republicans’ 2020 election review a permanent fixture following elections but would have put it in the hands of a respected government agency.
Arizona Senate bill allows for use of deadly force to defend property
Arizona already allows the use of deadly force to stop many crimes, including residential burglary, rape, kidnapping, arson and manslaughter.
Arizona already allows the use of deadly force to stop many crimes, including residential burglary, rape, kidnapping, arson and manslaughter.
Senate OKs several election law changes, but 3 fail
The rejection of the three bills is a sign that many of dozens of Republican-sponsored election law changes set for Senate votes in the coming days are likely to face trouble getting past at least one GOP senator.
The rejection of the three bills is a sign that many of dozens of Republican-sponsored election law changes set for Senate votes in the coming days are likely to face trouble getting past at least one GOP senator.
Newsmaker Saturday: Michelle Udall, Ann Kirkpatrick
Part 1: FOX 10's John Hook talks to State Rep. Michelle Udall, chair of the House Education Committee about a proposal to ban CRT in the Arizona Constitution. Part 2: U.S. Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick talks to John about her upcoming retirement, the situation in Ukraine, energy independence, the Arizona-Mexico border and her advice for Maricopa County Allister Adell.
Part 1: FOX 10's John Hook talks to State Rep. Michelle Udall, chair of the House Education Committee about a proposal to ban CRT in the Arizona Constitution. Part 2: U.S. Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick talks to John about her upcoming retirement, the situation in Ukraine, energy independence, the Arizona-Mexico border and her advice for Maricopa County Allister Adell.
State Sen. Kelly Townsend, not endorsed by Trump, quits House race in Arizona
State Senator Kelly Townsend is withdrawing from the race for Arizona’s new 6th Congressional District because she had not been endorsed by Donald Trump.
State Senator Kelly Townsend is withdrawing from the race for Arizona’s new 6th Congressional District because she had not been endorsed by Donald Trump.
Proposed Arizona bill would allow older teens to have a say in custody when their parents divorce
Under current Arizona law, judges can consider a child's preference for which parents they want to live with, but ultimately makes a decision based on what they perceive to be the child's best interest. That may soon change, if a bill proposed to the Arizona State Legislature is approved by lawmakers.
Under current Arizona law, judges can consider a child's preference for which parents they want to live with, but ultimately makes a decision based on what they perceive to be the child's best interest. That may soon change, if a bill proposed to the Arizona State Legislature is approved by lawmakers.
Former Arizona Cardinals QB among 7 running for Tempe City Council
The election takes place on March 8. A runoff election would be held in May, if needed.
The election takes place on March 8. A runoff election would be held in May, if needed.
Arizona Legislature, Ducey approve fix to candidate signature glitch
New Arizona district maps and numbering led to the problem, and it was compounded by a delay in adopting new maps because of late U.S. Census numbers.
New Arizona district maps and numbering led to the problem, and it was compounded by a delay in adopting new maps because of late U.S. Census numbers.
Arizona Governor Doug Ducey will not go after Mark Kelly's US Senate seat
“Right now I have the job I want,” Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey wrote in a letter obtained by FOX 10. Ducey said that he is “fully committed to helping elect a Republican US Senator from Arizona.”
“Right now I have the job I want,” Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey wrote in a letter obtained by FOX 10. Ducey said that he is “fully committed to helping elect a Republican US Senator from Arizona.”
Arizona bill would make it harder for bar to discipline lawyers
The measure has the potential to discourage investigations of attorneys accused of ethical violations or other misbehavior.
The measure has the potential to discourage investigations of attorneys accused of ethical violations or other misbehavior.
Jeep can be sued over girl’s death in north Phoenix: Arizona Supreme Court
4-year-old Vivian Varela, who was riding in the back seat of her mother’s Lexus sedan, died in the 2015 crash. Melissa Varela was preparing to take an exit from the Loop 101 freeway in north Phoenix when traffic stopped because an emergency vehicle was blocking the off-ramp, according to one of her lawyers, Brent Ghelfi.
4-year-old Vivian Varela, who was riding in the back seat of her mother’s Lexus sedan, died in the 2015 crash. Melissa Varela was preparing to take an exit from the Loop 101 freeway in north Phoenix when traffic stopped because an emergency vehicle was blocking the off-ramp, according to one of her lawyers, Brent Ghelfi.
Arizona State Sen. Wendy Rogers censured amid controversy over white nationalist conference speech
Arizona State Senator Wendy Rogers has been censured by the State Senate amid controversy over her embrace of white nationalism.
Arizona State Senator Wendy Rogers has been censured by the State Senate amid controversy over her embrace of white nationalism.
Ariz. State House debates bill that would require ID, last 4 digits of social security number to vote by mail
Under HCR2025 and an identical measure in the State Senate, voters in Arizona would, if the bill is passed and approved by voters in an election, be required to provide an ID, as well as the last four digits of their social security number in order to vote by mail.
Under HCR2025 and an identical measure in the State Senate, voters in Arizona would, if the bill is passed and approved by voters in an election, be required to provide an ID, as well as the last four digits of their social security number in order to vote by mail.
Arizona Supreme Court will let judge decide Prop 208 case
The ruling from the Arizona Supreme Court said it would not interfere with Maricopa County Superior Court Judge John Hannah’s handling of the case.
The ruling from the Arizona Supreme Court said it would not interfere with Maricopa County Superior Court Judge John Hannah’s handling of the case.
Gov. Doug Ducey proposes Arizona Water Authority, an agency to boost water supplies
The proposed new Arizona Water Authority would acquire new supplies and develop and fund projects to find sources that can secure the state’s water future.
The proposed new Arizona Water Authority would acquire new supplies and develop and fund projects to find sources that can secure the state’s water future.
Ariz. students might not need Algebra 2 to graduate in the future; here's what you need to know about HB2278
Under House Bill 2278, the state's board of education will be required to "develop and adopt academic competency requirements for an alternative mathematics graduation pathway."
Under House Bill 2278, the state's board of education will be required to "develop and adopt academic competency requirements for an alternative mathematics graduation pathway."
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.