House votes to raise Arizona’s low unemployment pay
Arizona’s weekly unemployment pay is the 2nd lowest in the nation, above only Mississippi’s $235, and would increase to $320 under Republican Senate President Karen Fann’s proposal.
Arizona bill waives rabies vaccine mandate for some dogs
The measure would allow Arizona pet owners to meet rabies vaccine mandates by performing a titer test showing that their pet has antibodies.
Arizona House Republicans approve pair of pro-gun bills
One measure in the Arizona bill would prohibit police and sheriffs from enforcing federal gun laws that violate the 2nd Amendment.
Arizona Senate advances anti-abortion legislation
In addition to banning abortions in Arizona because of fetal disabilities, the bill would make it a felony for a doctor to perform an abortion for that reason and allow a father or maternal grandparents to sue on behalf of the fetus.
Bill to purge Arizona permanent early voting list revived
The measure would end the popular permanent early voting list, requiring people to vote at least once in every two election cycles to stay on the list.
Maricopa County releases forensic audit of elections equipment; no irregularities found
Officials with Maricopa County say two separate audits of vote tabulation found no evidence of electoral improprieties or fraud.
Mesa City Council expected to take up anti-discrimination ordinance
Officials with the City of Mesa are set to introduce an anti-discrimination ordinance that will offer protection for the the city's LGBTQ+ population.
Proposed bill would allow Arizona businesses to ignore mask mandates
HB2770 would make it optional for businesses to enforce city and statewide mask mandates if approved by the Arizona State Legislature.
Arizona's SB1687 would ban agencies, elected officials from using social media for official business
A new senate bill is looking to to block government officials or agencies in Arizona from using social media for government purposes. FOX 10's Irene Snyder reports.
Maricopa County Elections Department to livestream Logic and Accuracy tests ahead of Goodyear election
Officials with Maricopa County say they will offer a livestream for people to watch its Logic and Accuract test on voting machines, as they prepare for a city election in Goodyear in March.
Proposed bill would allow Arizona attorney general to sue state universities over tuition
A proposal would revive a lawsuit filed by Attorney General Mark Brnovich against the Arizona Board of Regents over what he calls overly high tuition.
GOP-controlled Arizona Legislature advancing anti-abortion measures
Republicans in the Arizona Legislature advanced a pair of bills on Feb. 18 backed by anti-abortion groups — one that would make the procedure illegal if the mother sought it because of a fetal disability and a second that would send $3 million to a program designed to persuade young women not to seek an abortion.
Bowe Bergdahl targets Trump, McCain comments in lawsuit challenging court-martial
The lawsuit seeks to determine whether the U.S. military "erred in failing to remedy unlawful command influence" by former President Donald Trump and the late U.S. Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz.
Arizona Senate panel OK’s legalizing drug testing strips
The measure by Democratic Sen. Christine Marsh was prompted by the death of her 25-year-old son, Landon Marsh, last year.
Arizona's Sen. Kelly: As vaccines ship, convincing skeptics needs focus
The recently elected Democrat said he's working to boost COVID-19 vaccine supplies in Arizona, making a case to the White House that Arizona's population swells in the winter with snow birds.
Educators react to Gov. Ducey's signing of bill that exempts schools from letter-grade evaluation
Under a new bill signed by Arizona Governor Doug Ducey, schools are now exempt from being letter-graded this year.
Proposed Arizona plan would allow some immigrants to get cheaper tuition
Voters in Arizona could be asked to allow those enrolled in a federal program for young people illegally brought to the United States as children to qualify for in-state tuition at community colleges and state universities.
Bill to purge permanent early-voting list in Arizona fails
An effort to purge about 200,000 people from a list of voters who automatically get mail ballots is rejected by members of the Arizona State Senate.
Maricopa County Recorder: Over 10,000 GOP voters have changed party affiliation in 2021
Over 10,000 voters have switched their party affiliation away from the Republican party this year, according to new figures released by the Maricopa County Recorder.
Arizona panel votes to boost unlawful protest penalties
A measure approved on Feb. 15 by a state House committee is among several bills advancing in the Republican-controlled Legislature in the wake of demonstrations against police brutality last year.