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.
Flagstaff City Council objects to Gov. Ducey order on mask mandates
COVID-19 continues to spread and Ducey’s order ”is not in the best interest of public health and further erodes home rule,” the Flagstaff council’s statement said.
Arizona GOP wants felony for protesters who damage statues
Republicans in the Arizona Legislature are reacting to last year's wave of damage to Confederate monuments by civil rights protesters here and across the nation by working to make it a felony to damage or destroy any public or private monument or statue.
Arizona bills would limit civilians on police review panels
One measure would require civilian members of review boards to either attend a community college police academy or take 80 hours of state-certified police officer training.
Arizona attorney general sues over tax cut ban in Biden coronavirus relief bill
Arizona AG Mark Brnovich contends the provision is unconstitutional because it is ambiguous and imposes on Arizona’s sovereignty by attempting to control state budget decisions.
Arizona Gov. Ducey lifts COVID-19 restrictions, including local mask mandates
The governor of Arizona has lifted COVID-19 restrictions on events on businesses in the state, with requirements now becoming "recommendations."
Democratic Rep. Randy Friese enters Arizona congressional race
Friese’s candidacy announcement cited his background as a U.S. Navy Medical Corps veteran and a retired University of Arizona College of Medicine professor and his treatment of then-U.S. Rep. Gabriel Giffords after she was critically wounded in the Jan. 8, 2011 mass shooting in Tucson.
Arizona Sen. Sinema targeted by conservatives in effort to stall contentious Dem-backed voting bill
Heritage Action, which is associated with the right-leaning think tank Heritage Foundation, will spend $750,000 on television ads in Arizona asking voters to call Sinema and Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., to vote against the bill.
Arizona panel advances measure cutting Proposition 208 taxes
Business owners who make enough to be affected by Proposition 208 would have the option to pay a 4.5% tax rate, the same as they paid before voters imposed the 3.5% surcharge.
Arizona House panel OK’s tighter school sex education rules
Republican Sen. Nancy Barto of Phoenix said her proposal, SB1456, is designed to give parents more oversight of what their children are being taught and shield young children from inappropriate material.
Arizona congressman wants VA to strip benefits from veterans involved in U.S. Capitol riot
"Any veteran, retiree, or servicemember who attacked the Capitol on January 6 should be stripped of all veterans’ benefits," wrote Rep. Ruben Gallego on Twitter.
Gov. Ducey signs online dating, fertility fraud bills
The proposals were among 37 bills the Republican governor signed into law Wednesday, including three Ducey called "responsible" criminal justice reform.
Gila Bend calls 'state of emergency' over migrant arrivals
Mayor Chris Riggs says the town does not have the resources or funds to support migrants, many who arrive with hopes of seeking asylum and making their home in America.
Gila Bend mayor says town isn't equipped to handle migrant families being dropped off
Migrant families are being dropped off in the Arizona town of Gila Bend, and the mayor says it can't handle the influx of people needing housing and resources.
Arizona Democrats call recount of Maricopa County ballots a 'charade'
Democrats lashed out at Republicans who control the Arizona Senate for their plan to do a complete hand recount of 2.1 million ballots in the state’s most populous county, calling the effort a "charade" to keep backers of former President Donald Trump fired up and undermine the integrity of the state's elections.
Arizona bill banning abortion for genetic issues in trouble
A Republican member of the Arizona House says a proposal goes too far by banning doctors from providing abortion care to women who have a fetus that can't survive.
West Valley law enforcement forming multiagency task force to investigate police shootings
Nine West Valley police departments plan to join the task force, including Buckeye, Glendale, Peoria, Goodyear, Avondale, Tolleson, El Mirage and Surprise.
Arizona Gov. Ducey talks disdain for new education tax, vows fast fix
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey has vowed to cancel a new voter-approved tax on high-earning Arizonans that would boost education spending in the state.
Arizona governor, Florida senator blast Biden over Mexico border
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey visited the border city of Douglas with other Republican lawmakers as the area has seen a surge in migrants.
Arizona State Senate to hand-count 2.1 million Maricopa County ballots
State Senate Republicans in Arizona announced on March 18 that they now want to completely recount 2.1 million ballots in Maricopa County to ensure that President Biden's victory in November was legitimate.