Judge refuses to block Arizona’s new education tax
Proposition 208, which voters passed in November, imposes a 3.5% tax surcharge on income above $250,000 for individuals or above $500,000 for couples.
Proposition 208, which voters passed in November, imposes a 3.5% tax surcharge on income above $250,000 for individuals or above $500,000 for couples.
Arizona State Senate fails to pass contempt resolution against Maricopa County Board of Supervisors
Arizona Senate Republicans were poised to hold the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors in contempt for refusing to turn over ballots from the 2020 election.
Arizona Senate Republicans were poised to hold the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors in contempt for refusing to turn over ballots from the 2020 election.
Arizona Democrats move to expel state lawmaker who attended Jan. 6 D.C. rally
State Democratic lawmakers are moving to expel a Tucson lawmaker who attended a Jan. 6 rally in Washington D.C. that turned violent when demonstrators stormed the U.S. Capitol.
State Democratic lawmakers are moving to expel a Tucson lawmaker who attended a Jan. 6 rally in Washington D.C. that turned violent when demonstrators stormed the U.S. Capitol.
Arizona senators request 300,000 additional vaccine doses for the state
Kyrsten Sinema and Mark Kelly asked the Biden administration for an immediate supplement of 300,000 vaccine doses with an additional 300,000 doses added to Arizona's usual weekly supply.
Kyrsten Sinema and Mark Kelly asked the Biden administration for an immediate supplement of 300,000 vaccine doses with an additional 300,000 doses added to Arizona's usual weekly supply.
New bill would allow thousands more Arizonans to claim unemployment benefits
An expert estimates the change would allow 10,000 more Arizonans to collect unemployment this week that are currently capped out.
An expert estimates the change would allow 10,000 more Arizonans to collect unemployment this week that are currently capped out.
Congressional Dems ask Ducey to explain use of COVID-19 cash
Doug Ducey used more than 20% of the $1.86 billion the state received in federal CARES Act relief to backfill agency budgets, allowing them to return cash to the general fund.
Doug Ducey used more than 20% of the $1.86 billion the state received in federal CARES Act relief to backfill agency budgets, allowing them to return cash to the general fund.
Maricopa County asks court to quash Senate subpoena over 2020 election ballots
The Maricopa County board has already turned over a massive amount of data requested by the Senate as it seeks to perform an outside audit of the 2020 election.
The Maricopa County board has already turned over a massive amount of data requested by the Senate as it seeks to perform an outside audit of the 2020 election.
Arizona Republican Party chair Kelli Ward sees new heat on her election
A large group of GOP state lawmakers sent party Chair Kelli Ward a letter this week demanding that she either allow an audit of her January election as party chair, or step aside from efforts to audit results in Maricopa County that saw President Joe Biden win.
A large group of GOP state lawmakers sent party Chair Kelli Ward a letter this week demanding that she either allow an audit of her January election as party chair, or step aside from efforts to audit results in Maricopa County that saw President Joe Biden win.
Bill aims to prevent prison escapes by toughening punishments for such attempts
House Bill 2790, if passed, will potentially tack on an extra three to 35 years in prison for prison inmates who try to escape.
House Bill 2790, if passed, will potentially tack on an extra three to 35 years in prison for prison inmates who try to escape.
Months after the election, audit wrangle pits Republicans against Republicans in Arizona
Republicans who control the Arizona Senate voted to fast-track a resolution finding Maricopa County in contempt for failing to turn over elections equipment and ballots cast in the November election as a subpoena demanded.
Republicans who control the Arizona Senate voted to fast-track a resolution finding Maricopa County in contempt for failing to turn over elections equipment and ballots cast in the November election as a subpoena demanded.
Arizona Senate Ethics panel to investigate senator accused of harassment
The Arizona Senate Ethics Committee voted to open an investigation into allegations of workplace harassment against newly sworn-in Republican Sen. Wendy Rogers.
The Arizona Senate Ethics Committee voted to open an investigation into allegations of workplace harassment against newly sworn-in Republican Sen. Wendy Rogers.
Arizona bill aims to allow people to cancel gym memberships online
The bill was proposed by a lawmaker after health and wellness-related complaints to the Arizona Attorney General's Office went up by 400% in 2020.
The bill was proposed by a lawmaker after health and wellness-related complaints to the Arizona Attorney General's Office went up by 400% in 2020.
Proposed bill in Arizona State Legislature aims to crack down on short-term rentals
The proposed bill aims to give cities the ability to regulate and issue fines for short term rental hosts violating established guidelines.
The proposed bill aims to give cities the ability to regulate and issue fines for short term rental hosts violating established guidelines.
Arizona Senate panel OKs ban on abortions for genetic problems
The measure adds a slew of other provisions to the state's already tough anti-abortion laws.
The measure adds a slew of other provisions to the state's already tough anti-abortion laws.
Arizona lawmakers working to pass bill allowing to-go cocktails
If passed, bars and restaurants will be allowed to sell cocktails to go, helping them earn much-needed money as they are still restricted to occupancy limits during the COVID-19 pandemic.
If passed, bars and restaurants will be allowed to sell cocktails to go, helping them earn much-needed money as they are still restricted to occupancy limits during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Arizona to embrace sports betting in deal with native tribes
Under the proposal, people in Arizona will be allowed to bet on professional and college sports at tribal casinos, as well as at sites owned by pro sports teams.
Under the proposal, people in Arizona will be allowed to bet on professional and college sports at tribal casinos, as well as at sites owned by pro sports teams.
Rep. Biggs accuses House Dems of double standard with push to oust Greene from committee posts
The Arizona Republican is one of the leaders of an effort to remove Rep. Ilhan Omar from committees.
The Arizona Republican is one of the leaders of an effort to remove Rep. Ilhan Omar from committees.
Arizona State Senate to consider contempt charge in election fight
GOP lawmakers in the Arizona State Senate are moving ahead with a threat to pass a contempt resolution against Maricopa County over a subpoena demanding access to election equipment and ballots cast during the November election.
GOP lawmakers in the Arizona State Senate are moving ahead with a threat to pass a contempt resolution against Maricopa County over a subpoena demanding access to election equipment and ballots cast during the November election.
Maricopa County still refusing demand by Arizona Senate on election
The Arizona State Senate and board remain stuck in a standoff prompted by President Joe Biden’s victory in the state during the 2020 election.
The Arizona State Senate and board remain stuck in a standoff prompted by President Joe Biden’s victory in the state during the 2020 election.
Maricopa County begins audit of voting equipment in 2020 election
Maricopa County refused to allow the Senate access to election equipment, copies of ballots and other materials under a subpoena issued by lawmakers following the 2020 election.
Maricopa County refused to allow the Senate access to election equipment, copies of ballots and other materials under a subpoena issued by lawmakers following the 2020 election.