Arizona Gov. Ducey signs bill banning critical race theory training in schools, governments
Doug Ducey signed House Bill 2906 on Friday, which prevents government entities from requiring employees to undergo training that would suggest that they are “inherently racist, sexist or oppressive."
Doug Ducey signed House Bill 2906 on Friday, which prevents government entities from requiring employees to undergo training that would suggest that they are “inherently racist, sexist or oppressive."
Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs seeks probe of Trump allies
Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs has asked the state's Attorney General, Mark Brnovich, to look into whether Former President Trump and his allies broke the law while pressuring officials in Maricopa County after the November 2020 election.
Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs has asked the state's Attorney General, Mark Brnovich, to look into whether Former President Trump and his allies broke the law while pressuring officials in Maricopa County after the November 2020 election.
Gov. Ducey appoints ex-aide to fill state Supreme Court vacancy
King, a fellow Republican whom Ducey appointed to the state Board of Regents in 2020, was Ducey’s deputy general counsel from 2015 to 2017.
King, a fellow Republican whom Ducey appointed to the state Board of Regents in 2020, was Ducey’s deputy general counsel from 2015 to 2017.
Records show pressure by Fmr. Pres. Trump, allies on Arizona officials
Newly released records show the top Republicans in Maricopa County dodged calls from Donald Trump and his allies in the aftermath of the 2020 election, as the then-president sought to prevent the certification of Joe Biden’s victory in key battleground states.
Newly released records show the top Republicans in Maricopa County dodged calls from Donald Trump and his allies in the aftermath of the 2020 election, as the then-president sought to prevent the certification of Joe Biden’s victory in key battleground states.
Court mulls appeal over fixing unsigned ballots in Arizona
The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco heard arguments in an appeal of a ruling in September that concluded Arizona’s election-day deadline for "curing" missing signatures unjustifiably burdened the right to vote.
The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco heard arguments in an appeal of a ruling in September that concluded Arizona’s election-day deadline for "curing" missing signatures unjustifiably burdened the right to vote.
With McCain in mind, Sinema reaches for bipartisanship
Kyrsten Sinema is modeling her approach on the renegade style of the late Sen. John McCain, the fellow Arizonan she strives to emulate, but aspiring to bold bipartisanship is challenging in the post-Trump era of hardened political bunkers and fierce cultural tribalism.
Kyrsten Sinema is modeling her approach on the renegade style of the late Sen. John McCain, the fellow Arizonan she strives to emulate, but aspiring to bold bipartisanship is challenging in the post-Trump era of hardened political bunkers and fierce cultural tribalism.
Tucson to ignore Arizona ‘Second Amendment Sanctuary’ law
Tucson has long tried to enforce gun laws stricter than the state’s, including mandating background checks for guns purchased on city property and destroying seized firearms.
Tucson has long tried to enforce gun laws stricter than the state’s, including mandating background checks for guns purchased on city property and destroying seized firearms.
Groups that backed Arizona's Proposition 208 seek to block tax cuts
Progressive groups that convinced voters last year to raise taxes on the wealthy to boost school funding have filed paperwork to block big new tax cuts enacted by the Republican-controlled Arizona Legislature and signed by GOP Gov. Doug Ducey this week.
Progressive groups that convinced voters last year to raise taxes on the wealthy to boost school funding have filed paperwork to block big new tax cuts enacted by the Republican-controlled Arizona Legislature and signed by GOP Gov. Doug Ducey this week.
Gov. Ducey rescinds raft of COVID-19 executive orders
The Republican governor said some of the orders would remain in place until legislation takes effect in 90 days -- including those preventing cities, towns and counties from issuing orders for businesses that are more stringent than those Ducey issues.
The Republican governor said some of the orders would remain in place until legislation takes effect in 90 days -- including those preventing cities, towns and counties from issuing orders for businesses that are more stringent than those Ducey issues.
Tribes say voting access hurt by US Supreme Court ruling over Arizona election regulations
The U.S. Supreme Court disagreed on Thursday in a broader case over Arizona voting regulations, upholding a prohibition on counting ballots cast in the wrong precinct and returning early ballots for another person.
The U.S. Supreme Court disagreed on Thursday in a broader case over Arizona voting regulations, upholding a prohibition on counting ballots cast in the wrong precinct and returning early ballots for another person.
Arizona GOP advances conservative agenda in Legislature
The Arizona GOP managed to enact one of the most conservative agendas in memory during the legislative session that ended this week.
The Arizona GOP managed to enact one of the most conservative agendas in memory during the legislative session that ended this week.
SCOTUS ruling on Arizona voting laws causes concerns among voting rights advocates
In a 6-3 decision, the SCOTUS kept two Arizona laws in place, including a limit on who can drop a ballot off at the polls. Activists say this will affect minorities the most, and worry what the ruling means in the future.
In a 6-3 decision, the SCOTUS kept two Arizona laws in place, including a limit on who can drop a ballot off at the polls. Activists say this will affect minorities the most, and worry what the ruling means in the future.
SCOTUS upholds Arizona voting rules, halts California charity donor disclosure
The Supreme Court ended its term Thursday with rulings in a key voting rights case and another involving donor disclosure information.
The Supreme Court ended its term Thursday with rulings in a key voting rights case and another involving donor disclosure information.
Arizona legislature adjourns after deal on voucher expansion
The agreement on school vouchers and a handful of other disputes ended a stalemate between the House and Senate that held up the final pieces of the Arizona budget.
The agreement on school vouchers and a handful of other disputes ended a stalemate between the House and Senate that held up the final pieces of the Arizona budget.
Arizona Governor Doug Ducey signs $12.8 billion budget that includes big tax cut
Governor Doug Ducey has signed a $12.8 billion state budget that includes a tax cut plan and investments in education and other areas.
Governor Doug Ducey has signed a $12.8 billion state budget that includes a tax cut plan and investments in education and other areas.
Arizona Supreme Court splits ruling on ex-State Rep. Don Shooter's defamation case
Justices on the Arizona State Supreme Court have dismissed a portion of a defamation suit filed by expelled state lawmaker Don Shooter against former State House Speaker JD Mesnard.
Justices on the Arizona State Supreme Court have dismissed a portion of a defamation suit filed by expelled state lawmaker Don Shooter against former State House Speaker JD Mesnard.
Arizona Senate votes to shield business owners from tax hike
Arizona Republicans vote to shield the wealthiest taxpayers from a tax increase to boost education funding.
Arizona Republicans vote to shield the wealthiest taxpayers from a tax increase to boost education funding.
Democrat Aaron Lieberman announces run for Arizona governor
Rep. Aaron Lieberman announced has announced he's running for Arizona governor, becoming the third major Democrat to seek the state's highest office.
Rep. Aaron Lieberman announced has announced he's running for Arizona governor, becoming the third major Democrat to seek the state's highest office.
Maricopa County won’t reuse subpoenaed ballot counters
The county’s Republican-controlled Board of Supervisors responded to Democratic Secretary of State Katie Hobbs, who said in May that she would seek to decertify the machines because the county lost control of them and doesn’t know what was done to them.
The county’s Republican-controlled Board of Supervisors responded to Democratic Secretary of State Katie Hobbs, who said in May that she would seek to decertify the machines because the county lost control of them and doesn’t know what was done to them.
GOP congressman says Biden's infrastructure plan is '5-lane highway' to socialism
Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., took the president’s trillion-dollar plan to task on social media, likening the Democrats' infrastructure plan to socialism.
Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., took the president’s trillion-dollar plan to task on social media, likening the Democrats' infrastructure plan to socialism.