Arizona Gov. Ducey bans COVID-19 vaccine passports
According to the order, state agencies, counties, cities, and towns cannot issue a measure requiring residents to provide documentation of their COVID-19 vaccination status to enter a business, building, or area in order to receive a government service, permit, or license
Parents protest sex education bill at Arizona state capitol
A group of parents gathered on April 15 to ask Governor Doug Ducey to veto Senate Bill 1456, which they say is discriminatory.
Arizona Gov. Ducey signs bill legalizing sports betting
The measure adds additional types of table games at tribal casinos and for the first time allows sports betting under licenses issued to tribes and pro sports teams. It also allows gambling on fantasy sports and new Keno games at horse race tracks and fraternal organizations.
Arizona legislation fetes civil rights icon Fred Korematsu
Gov. Doug Ducey signed legislation establishing a “Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the Constitution” on Jan. 30, Korematsu’s birthday.
Arizona Senate will conduct election audit at state fairgrounds
The Senate will use the former Phoenix Suns arena to store election equipment and 2.1 million 2020 ballots.
PGA Tour, DraftKings detail how sports betting will look at TPC Scottsdale
PGA Tour and DraftKings say sports betting in Arizona will be an elevated experience and hope to have a sportsbook up and running by 2023.
Conservatives propose revised Arizona sex ed rules in LGBTQ pushback
Two years after Arizona lawmakers repealed a ban on any HIV/AIDS instruction that “promotes a homosexual lifestyle" as they faced a lawsuit, they have approved revamping the state's sex education laws to make them some of the strictest in the nation when it comes to teaching about LGBTQ issues.
Mayor: Superior can’t reach full potential without mine
Superior Mayor Mila Besich pushed members of Congress to oppose the bill, saying residents cannot fully realize plans for a community center, economic development and tourism that draws on its mountainous surroundings without the mine and its financial support.
Arizona lawmakers pass 'fantasy sports' bill, heads to Ducey for signature
Sports betting could soon become legal in Arizona as the bill was passed by the Senate and now heads to the governor's desk.
Arizona Attorney General sues feds for stopping border wall construction
Arizona's Attorney General is in the national spotlight again as he's suing the federal government for stopping border wall construction citing environmental factors.
Biden taps Tucson, Arizona, police chief Chris Magnus as CBP nominee
President Biden will tap Tucson, Arizona, police chief Chris Magnus as nominee to head U.S. Customs and Border Protection, when he is slated to announce nominations for several top immigration and Department of Homeland Security roles, a White House official confirmed to Fox News.
Arizona Gov. signs bill to limit enforcement of mask use
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey signed a bill into law that will limit mask mandates, and health experts say this will cause issues down the line in the health care industry.
Arizona businesses won’t have to enforce mask mandates after Gov. Ducey signs new bill
Advocates of a now-signed bill that allows Arizona businesses to ignore mask mandates say business owners should be allowed to decide for themselves whether to require their customers to follow public health orders issued by cities and counties.
ICE to keep migrant families in Phoenix area hotels; some are reportedly staying in Ahwatukee
While officials did not say where the migrants are staying, many reports have said the first round of migrants, who arrived on April 9, were brought to a hotel in Ahwatukee.
Some Arizonans disagree with President Joe Biden's executive actions on guns
Arizonans are speaking out after President Joe Biden outlined his executive actions on guns on April 8. One gun store owner in the Phoenix area says measures outlined by President Biden stem from a misunderstanding on guns, and could even affect the rights of lawful citizens.
Arizona to end license suspension for failure to pay fines
Arizona Governor Doug Ducey has signed a bill on April 7 that will end the state's practice of suspending driver’s licenses solely because someone doesn’t pay a fine.
Abortion ban for genetic issues fails in Arizona State Senate
GOP lawmakers in the Arizona State Senate failed to approve an abortion bill that would have banned abortion based on genetic abnormalities.
Arizona Legislature votes to outlaw private election grants
The measure was sent to Gov. Doug Ducey following a party-line vote in the Senate, where Democrats warned the measure could starve election offices of the funds needed to run secure and efficient elections
Mark Kelly raises $4.4 million for Senate re-election bid
The formidable haul gives the Arizona senator a head start against Republicans looking to challenge him in 2022.
Arizona Governor signs Second Amendment Freedom Act, protecting state from federal gun laws
Arizona's Governor signed a new bill that will block any federal restrictions against the second amendment in the state. Some in the state aren't happy with the governor's choice.