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.
Biden taps Tucson, Arizona, police chief Chris Magnus as CBP nominee
President Biden will tap Tucson, Arizona, police chief Chris Magnus as nominee to head U.S. Customs and Border Protection, when he is slated to announce nominations for several top immigration and Department of Homeland Security roles, a White House official confirmed to Fox News.
President Biden will tap Tucson, Arizona, police chief Chris Magnus as nominee to head U.S. Customs and Border Protection, when he is slated to announce nominations for several top immigration and Department of Homeland Security roles, a White House official confirmed to Fox News.
Arizona Gov. signs bill to limit enforcement of mask use
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey signed a bill into law that will limit mask mandates, and health experts say this will cause issues down the line in the health care industry.
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey signed a bill into law that will limit mask mandates, and health experts say this will cause issues down the line in the health care industry.
Arizona businesses won’t have to enforce mask mandates after Gov. Ducey signs new bill
Advocates of a now-signed bill that allows Arizona businesses to ignore mask mandates say business owners should be allowed to decide for themselves whether to require their customers to follow public health orders issued by cities and counties.
Advocates of a now-signed bill that allows Arizona businesses to ignore mask mandates say business owners should be allowed to decide for themselves whether to require their customers to follow public health orders issued by cities and counties.
ICE to keep migrant families in Phoenix area hotels; some are reportedly staying in Ahwatukee
While officials did not say where the migrants are staying, many reports have said the first round of migrants, who arrived on April 9, were brought to a hotel in Ahwatukee.
While officials did not say where the migrants are staying, many reports have said the first round of migrants, who arrived on April 9, were brought to a hotel in Ahwatukee.
Some Arizonans disagree with President Joe Biden's executive actions on guns
Arizonans are speaking out after President Joe Biden outlined his executive actions on guns on April 8. One gun store owner in the Phoenix area says measures outlined by President Biden stem from a misunderstanding on guns, and could even affect the rights of lawful citizens.
Arizonans are speaking out after President Joe Biden outlined his executive actions on guns on April 8. One gun store owner in the Phoenix area says measures outlined by President Biden stem from a misunderstanding on guns, and could even affect the rights of lawful citizens.