Educators cry foul as Arizona lawmakers consider Prop 208 surcharge exemptions
Supporters of Prop 208, which was passed by voters in November 2020, say a bill being considered by the Arizona State Legislature will strip funding for education. Proponents of the bill, meanwhile, say it is about protecting small business.
Arizona Governor Doug Ducey signs bill to preempt federal gun laws
Governor Doug Ducey has signed legislation that backers say will ensure that the rights of gun owners are protected from what they claim is the potential for overreach by President Joe Biden’s administration.
Phoenix mask mandate will remain in effect despite Gov. Ducey's executive order
Officials with the City of Phoenix say the city's mask mandate, which was instituted in June of 2020, will remain in place despite an order by Gov. Doug Ducey that cities, towns and counties must now lift such mandates.
Deadly Tempe shooting prompts victim's family to lobby for law on pet rescues
After a Tempe man's murder, his family encountered difficulties in retrieving the man's pets. Now, a year after Matthew Meisner's death, a law named in his memory has been signed, and supporters hope this will make it easier for people to retrieve pets from the homes of those who passed away.
MLB makes 2021 All-Star Game move to Denver official
Major League Baseball has officially announced it is relocating the 2021 All-Star Game to All-Star Game to Denver's Coors Field after pulling the game from Atlanta in response to Georgia's controversial voting law.
Arizona Gov. Ducey signs COVID-19 liability shield
The measure was fiercely opposed by consumer advocates and lawyers, who say it will reward bad actors who flouted health guidance and endangered their workers or the public.
Arizona Governor signs bill shielding businesses from COVID-19 lawsuits
The Arizona bill would raise the bar for winning pandemic-related lawsuits against businesses, health care providers, nursing homes, nonprofits, governments, churches and schools.
Arizona business leaders voice concern over proposed election laws
Local business leaders are taking aim at proposed Arizona laws that could limit voting, saying the state's election system isn't broken.
Could Arizona voting laws get pushback? Bills in the legislature would make voting stricter
While the MLB pulled the All-Star game out of Georgia over its new voting laws, we're looking at similar efforts in Arizona and the pushback that's coming with it.
Restrictions in place during Easter weekend at city of Phoenix parks
Restrictions at city of Phoenix parks are turning political as the governor and mayor are at odds over what should re-open and tempers are flaring. FOX 10's Jennifer Martinez reports.
22 states fight California gun restrictions, urge Ninth Circuit to rule against large-capacity magazine ban
A three-judge panel upheld a ruling that the magazine ban was unconstitutional last year.
Republicans abruptly halt debate on Arizona election bill
An Arizona election bill to purge inconsistent voters from the popular permanent early voting list is in limbo after the state House took the highly unusual step of cutting off debate.
Arizona House OKs bill banning abortion for genetic issues
The Republican-controlled Arizona House on April 1 approved a sweeping abortion bill that makes it a felony for a doctor to terminate a pregnancy because the child has a survivable genetic abnormality.
CEO of firm hired by Arizona Senate Republicans for ballot recount appeared to make political posts
The CEO of a company hired by Republicans in the Arizona State Senate to recount Maricopa County ballots during the November 2020 election reportedly made posts that were sympathetic to election-related conspiracies on social media.
State Senate committee advances proposal that would ban nearly all abortions in Arizona
The amendment to House Bill 2140, which was passed by a Senate committee on March 31, would ban nearly all abortions because a heartbeat can often be detected as early as six weeks before many women know they are pregnant, and does not make an exception for cases of rape or incest.
Arizona lawmakers may get higher reimbursements for expenses
Under HB2053, rural lawmakers would get $56 a day for food and $151 for lodging during most of the year. Legislators living in Phoenix would get the $56 food allowance but no money for lodging.
Arizona Gov. Ducey fields questions about immigration, vaccines and low public school enrollment
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey was met with reporters on Wednesday eager to ask questions about topics unrelated to what the actual event was about in Pinal County.
GOP lawmakers take aim at Arizona renewable energy standards
A bill to designate the Arizona Legislature as the sole authority over energy policy was on a fast track, quickly clearing the House before stalling in the Senate.
Arizona State Senate sends 2nd Amendment bill to Governor Doug Ducey
The Arizona State Senate has approved a bill that will prohibit police and sheriffs from enforcing federal gun laws that violate the 2nd Amendment.
Arizona Senate revokes mask mandate after governor’s action
Face masks are now optional, and members continue to have the option of voting from their offices.