Capitol riot investigation committee subpoenas fake Trump electors in Arizona and 6 other states
A house committee investigating the U.S. Capitol Insurrection in 2021 has subpoenaed over a dozen individuals, including 2 from Arizona, who allegedly tried to declare Donald Trump the winner of the 2020 election in various states.
A house committee investigating the U.S. Capitol Insurrection in 2021 has subpoenaed over a dozen individuals, including 2 from Arizona, who allegedly tried to declare Donald Trump the winner of the 2020 election in various states.
Lawyer who quit Arizona Legislature rebuked for campaign misconduct
Former Arizona Rep. David Stringer admitted that he falsely suggested that courts had determined that Polk acted dishonestly as county attorney and that he knowingly approved the mailers and didn’t adequately supervise his political consultants.
Former Arizona Rep. David Stringer admitted that he falsely suggested that courts had determined that Polk acted dishonestly as county attorney and that he knowingly approved the mailers and didn’t adequately supervise his political consultants.
Arizona anti-mask activist banned from state capitol over racist remark to Black state lawmaker
The person, identified as Ethan Schmidt, allegedly went up to State Rep. Reginald Bolding and used an offensive term. The incident was captured on video.
The person, identified as Ethan Schmidt, allegedly went up to State Rep. Reginald Bolding and used an offensive term. The incident was captured on video.
Arizona utility regulators again reject clean energy rules
The three Republicans on the five-member Arizona Corporation Commission joined to defeat the new standards, which would have required the state’s utilities to get 50% of their power from sources that do not emit carbon dioxide by 2035 and 100% by 2070.
The three Republicans on the five-member Arizona Corporation Commission joined to defeat the new standards, which would have required the state’s utilities to get 50% of their power from sources that do not emit carbon dioxide by 2035 and 100% by 2070.
Arizona Senate panel approves tax credit for working low-income families
The Earned Income Tax Credit proposal mirrors the federal credit, which provides refunds to the working poor. It sets the credit at 5% of the federal amount, and the average family would get $128 per year.
The Earned Income Tax Credit proposal mirrors the federal credit, which provides refunds to the working poor. It sets the credit at 5% of the federal amount, and the average family would get $128 per year.
Arizona Senate committee hears nearly a dozen bills to change election processes
A flurry of election bills are in the process of being heard in an Arizona Senate committee as the fallout from the 2020 election continues.
A flurry of election bills are in the process of being heard in an Arizona Senate committee as the fallout from the 2020 election continues.
Arizona GOP election rules advance, include releasing ballot images
The Arizona Senate Government Committee advanced seven election bills in its first meeting since the conclusion of the Senate’s unprecedented ballot review last year.
The Arizona Senate Government Committee advanced seven election bills in its first meeting since the conclusion of the Senate’s unprecedented ballot review last year.
Proposed ban on 'sexually explicit materials' in Arizona schools criticized as return to 'no promo homo' era
House Bill 2495, as proposed, would ban ‘sexually explicit materials’ from school classrooms. The bill includes explicit definition of what classifies as ‘sexually explicit materials,’ but drew controversy for defining homosexuality as 'sexually explicit material.'
House Bill 2495, as proposed, would ban ‘sexually explicit materials’ from school classrooms. The bill includes explicit definition of what classifies as ‘sexually explicit materials,’ but drew controversy for defining homosexuality as 'sexually explicit material.'
Maricopa County looking to hire thousands of poll workers ahead of midterm elections
Maricopa County Elections Department is looking to hire nearly 3,000 poll workers for the upcoming midterm elections. With the increased interest in the voting process since the 2020 election, recruiters are hoping it helps attract more applicants.
Maricopa County Elections Department is looking to hire nearly 3,000 poll workers for the upcoming midterm elections. With the increased interest in the voting process since the 2020 election, recruiters are hoping it helps attract more applicants.
Senator Kyrsten Sinema censured by Arizona Democratic Party over filibuster stance
Senator Kyrsten Sinema has been censured by the Arizona Democratic party over her opposition to change or eliminate the Senate's filibuster rule. There was a recent attempt to change the filibuster rule in an effort to get a voting rights bill passed.
Senator Kyrsten Sinema has been censured by the Arizona Democratic party over her opposition to change or eliminate the Senate's filibuster rule. There was a recent attempt to change the filibuster rule in an effort to get a voting rights bill passed.
New Arizona bill would prevent people from filming police officers closer than 15 feet away
A new bill in the Arizona state legislature would prevent people from filming police officers closer than 15 feet away.
A new bill in the Arizona state legislature would prevent people from filming police officers closer than 15 feet away.
Arizona governor sues Biden administration to keep school anti-mask mandate rules
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey sued the Biden administration on Jan. 21 over its demand that the state stop sending millions in federal COVID-19 relief money to schools that don't have mask requirements or that close due to COVID-19 outbreaks.
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey sued the Biden administration on Jan. 21 over its demand that the state stop sending millions in federal COVID-19 relief money to schools that don't have mask requirements or that close due to COVID-19 outbreaks.
Arizona bill would ban transgender girls, women from teams
Republicans have dubbed the proposal that was sidelined during the coronavirus-shortened 2020 legislative session in Arizona the “Save Women’s Sports Act.”
Republicans have dubbed the proposal that was sidelined during the coronavirus-shortened 2020 legislative session in Arizona the “Save Women’s Sports Act.”
Arizona Republicans on Senate panel approve guns on college campuses
Republicans on the Arizona state Senate Judiciary committee on Thursday approved legislation that would require public colleges and universities to allow anyone with a concealed weapons permit to carry a gun.
Republicans on the Arizona state Senate Judiciary committee on Thursday approved legislation that would require public colleges and universities to allow anyone with a concealed weapons permit to carry a gun.
Arizona Rep. Raul Grijalva tests positive for coronavirus
"We all have a role to play to protect our loved ones from COVID-19 and the risk of hospitalization, especially while Arizona is experiencing this surge," Grijalva tweeted.
"We all have a role to play to protect our loved ones from COVID-19 and the risk of hospitalization, especially while Arizona is experiencing this surge," Grijalva tweeted.
President Biden’s approval rating hits new low at one-year mark in office according to poll
A new poll reveals many Americans disapprove of President Joe Biden's handling of his job amid the pandemic and rising inflation.
A new poll reveals many Americans disapprove of President Joe Biden's handling of his job amid the pandemic and rising inflation.
Republican lawmakers target Arizona school boards group
The Arizona Senate advanced a bill that would ban the more than 200 school boards that are Arizona School Boards Association members from using taxpayer money to pay yearly membership fees.
The Arizona Senate advanced a bill that would ban the more than 200 school boards that are Arizona School Boards Association members from using taxpayer money to pay yearly membership fees.
Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly says he will support proposed filibuster changes
Sen. Kyrsten Sinema said last week that she will not vote to weaken the Senate's 60-vote filibuster threshold, bucking her party leaders yet again and dealing a major blow to Democrats' election reform effort.
Sen. Kyrsten Sinema said last week that she will not vote to weaken the Senate's 60-vote filibuster threshold, bucking her party leaders yet again and dealing a major blow to Democrats' election reform effort.
Arizona Senator Kyrsten Sinema faces mounting criticism from Democrats over filibuster stance
Arizona Senator Kyrsten Sinema is facing mounting pressure and criticism from Democrats over her support of the Senate filibuster. The filibuster is seen as an obstacle to the Democrat's voting rights bill.
Arizona Senator Kyrsten Sinema is facing mounting pressure and criticism from Democrats over her support of the Senate filibuster. The filibuster is seen as an obstacle to the Democrat's voting rights bill.
Forest Service announces new 10-year plan to manage the country's growing wildfire crisis
The plan, announced as a response to wildfires that are growing stronger and lasting longer, was released by officials during an event in Phoenix.
The plan, announced as a response to wildfires that are growing stronger and lasting longer, was released by officials during an event in Phoenix.