Election conspiracies live on with audit by Arizona GOP
The Arizona Senate used its subpoena power to take possession of all 2.1 million ballots in Maricopa County in an audit of the 2020 election.
The Arizona Senate used its subpoena power to take possession of all 2.1 million ballots in Maricopa County in an audit of the 2020 election.
Democrats won’t put up $1M to pause Arizona election audit
An Arizona judge cited deep concerns about ballot secrecy during an audit of the 2020 election results from the state’s most populous county, but the process will move forward after Democrats decided not to put up a $1 million bond to fund any increase in costs from the delay.
An Arizona judge cited deep concerns about ballot secrecy during an audit of the 2020 election results from the state’s most populous county, but the process will move forward after Democrats decided not to put up a $1 million bond to fund any increase in costs from the delay.
Judge orders temporary pause on Arizona Senate Republicans' 2020 election audit at State Fairgrounds
All of Maricopa County's 2.1 million ballots cast in the election will be re-counted by hand in this audit of the 2020 election results.
All of Maricopa County's 2.1 million ballots cast in the election will be re-counted by hand in this audit of the 2020 election results.
Controversial Arizona election bill dies amid GOP infighting
The Arizona State Senate failed to advance the measure, which would purge inconsistent voters from the popular permanent early voting list. Critics say the bill amounts to voter suppression.
The Arizona State Senate failed to advance the measure, which would purge inconsistent voters from the popular permanent early voting list. Critics say the bill amounts to voter suppression.
Arizona State Legislature approves abortion ban for genetic issues
Republicans in the Arizona State Legislature have approved a bill that will ban abortion if a woman is only seeking it because the fetus has a genetic abnormality.
Republicans in the Arizona State Legislature have approved a bill that will ban abortion if a woman is only seeking it because the fetus has a genetic abnormality.
GOP lawmakers advance Arizona election bill criticized by businesses
On April 20, Arizona Republicans advanced an election bill that voting rights advocates, Democrats and prominent business leaders say will disenfranchise voters of color.
On April 20, Arizona Republicans advanced an election bill that voting rights advocates, Democrats and prominent business leaders say will disenfranchise voters of color.
SB 1456: Arizona governor vetoes strict sex ed legislation; issues Executive Order mandating transparency
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey vetoed legislation that would have made the state’s sex education laws some of the strictest in the nation when it comes to teaching about LGBTQ issues.
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey vetoed legislation that would have made the state’s sex education laws some of the strictest in the nation when it comes to teaching about LGBTQ issues.
Arizona Supreme Court to hear challenge to new voter-approved education tax
The Arizona Supreme Court will hear an expedited constitutional challenge on April 20 to a new voter-approved tax on high-earning Arizonans that was designed to boost school funding.
The Arizona Supreme Court will hear an expedited constitutional challenge on April 20 to a new voter-approved tax on high-earning Arizonans that was designed to boost school funding.
Coronavirus relief funds Arizona school counselors, social workers
Hoffman said the $21 million plan will provide two years of funding to eliminate a waitlist for mental health professionals requested by schools in 2019.
Hoffman said the $21 million plan will provide two years of funding to eliminate a waitlist for mental health professionals requested by schools in 2019.
Arizona bill that aims to ban abortion for genetic issues revived with minor changes
GOP lawmakers at the Arizona State Legislature have made changes to an anti-abortion bill after a GOP senator voted against the measure earlier in April.
GOP lawmakers at the Arizona State Legislature have made changes to an anti-abortion bill after a GOP senator voted against the measure earlier in April.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.