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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Arizona Senate panel rejects ban on photo red-light cameras
Testimony by police from several Phoenix-area departments backed the use of the cameras, saying they are useful in slowing down drivers and cutting accidents at intersections.
Testimony by police from several Phoenix-area departments backed the use of the cameras, saying they are useful in slowing down drivers and cutting accidents at intersections.
GOP-led Arizona State Senate OKs major school voucher expansion
State Senators in Arizona narrowly approved a major expansion of the state’s school voucher program on Feb. 15, despite protests from Democrats who called the wide-ranging proposal a slap in the face of voters who rejected a slightly larger expansion just over two years ago.
State Senators in Arizona narrowly approved a major expansion of the state’s school voucher program on Feb. 15, despite protests from Democrats who called the wide-ranging proposal a slap in the face of voters who rejected a slightly larger expansion just over two years ago.
Arizona senators Sinema, Kelly vote to convict Trump in impeachment trial
Arizona senators Kyrsten Sinema and Mark Kelly voted to convict former president Trump for his role in the Capitol riots last month, but were 10 votes shy of a conviction.
Arizona senators Kyrsten Sinema and Mark Kelly voted to convict former president Trump for his role in the Capitol riots last month, but were 10 votes shy of a conviction.
Months after Biden win in 2020 election, Arizona officials still face threats
The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors have been facing continued threats and harassment for backing election results that saw Democrat Joe Biden win in the state.
The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors have been facing continued threats and harassment for backing election results that saw Democrat Joe Biden win in the state.
Arizona ethics panel won’t investigate Tucson lawmaker over involvement in Capitol riot
Rep. Mark Finchem of Tucson said he was near the Capitol on Jan. 6 but did not go inside and didn’t learn the building was breached until hours later.
Rep. Mark Finchem of Tucson said he was near the Capitol on Jan. 6 but did not go inside and didn’t learn the building was breached until hours later.
Arizona Senate pushes backup plan in election fight with Maricopa County
An Arizona Senate committee advanced a proposal that says ballots and election machines are not privileged, confidential or protected from disclosure if the Legislature issues a subpoena.
An Arizona Senate committee advanced a proposal that says ballots and election machines are not privileged, confidential or protected from disclosure if the Legislature issues a subpoena.
Arizona Senate OKs measure targeting governor’s power
The measure was pushed by Republicans because of Gov. Doug Ducey’s decision to sign executive orders closing or restricting businesses to limit opportunities for COVID-19 to spread.
The measure was pushed by Republicans because of Gov. Doug Ducey’s decision to sign executive orders closing or restricting businesses to limit opportunities for COVID-19 to spread.
Arizona legislative panel advances two gun bills
One measure would prohibit police and sheriffs from enforcing federal gun laws that violate the 2nd Amendment. The other would allow people with concealed weapons permits to carry guns in public buildings and events on public property unless there are metal detectors and security screeners.
One measure would prohibit police and sheriffs from enforcing federal gun laws that violate the 2nd Amendment. The other would allow people with concealed weapons permits to carry guns in public buildings and events on public property unless there are metal detectors and security screeners.
Arizona House panel advances bill allowing sports betting
The proposal would allow pro sports teams and tribes that already run casinos to have sports betting operations. It also would legalize fantasy sport betting from online operators, and allow new betting at horse racing tracks.
The proposal would allow pro sports teams and tribes that already run casinos to have sports betting operations. It also would legalize fantasy sport betting from online operators, and allow new betting at horse racing tracks.
Arizona restaurants look to make cocktails-to-go permanent
Restaurant owners supporting the measure say it would help them get back on their feet after the pandemic devastated the industry. But others say it would devalue their businesses.
Restaurant owners supporting the measure say it would help them get back on their feet after the pandemic devastated the industry. But others say it would devalue their businesses.