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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
"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.