Arizona to end license suspension for failure to pay fines

Arizona Governor Doug Ducey has signed a bill on April 7 that will end the state's practice of suspending driver’s licenses solely because someone doesn’t pay a fine.

Abortion ban for genetic issues fails in Arizona State Senate

GOP lawmakers in the Arizona State Senate failed to approve an abortion bill that would have banned abortion based on genetic abnormalities.

Arizona Legislature votes to outlaw private election grants

The measure was sent to Gov. Doug Ducey following a party-line vote in the Senate, where Democrats warned the measure could starve election offices of the funds needed to run secure and efficient elections

Mark Kelly raises $4.4 million for Senate re-election bid

The formidable haul gives the Arizona senator a head start against Republicans looking to challenge him in 2022.

Arizona Governor signs Second Amendment Freedom Act, protecting state from federal gun laws

Arizona's Governor signed a new bill that will block any federal restrictions against the second amendment in the state. Some in the state aren't happy with the governor's choice.

Educators cry foul as Arizona lawmakers consider Prop 208 surcharge exemptions

Supporters of Prop 208, which was passed by voters in November 2020, say a bill being considered by the Arizona State Legislature will strip funding for education. Proponents of the bill, meanwhile, say it is about protecting small business.

Arizona Governor Doug Ducey signs bill to preempt federal gun laws

Governor Doug Ducey has signed legislation that backers say will ensure that the rights of gun owners are protected from what they claim is the potential for overreach by President Joe Biden’s administration.

Phoenix mask mandate will remain in effect despite Gov. Ducey's executive order

Officials with the City of Phoenix say the city's mask mandate, which was instituted in June of 2020, will remain in place despite an order by Gov. Doug Ducey that cities, towns and counties must now lift such mandates.

Deadly Tempe shooting prompts victim's family to lobby for law on pet rescues

After a Tempe man's murder, his family encountered difficulties in retrieving the man's pets. Now, a year after Matthew Meisner's death, a law named in his memory has been signed, and supporters hope this will make it easier for people to retrieve pets from the homes of those who passed away.

MLB makes 2021 All-Star Game move to Denver official

Major League Baseball has officially announced it is relocating the 2021 All-Star Game to All-Star Game to Denver's Coors Field after pulling the game from Atlanta in response to Georgia's controversial voting law.

Arizona Gov. Ducey signs COVID-19 liability shield

The measure was fiercely opposed by consumer advocates and lawyers, who say it will reward bad actors who flouted health guidance and endangered their workers or the public.

Arizona Governor signs bill shielding businesses from COVID-19 lawsuits

The Arizona bill would raise the bar for winning pandemic-related lawsuits against businesses, health care providers, nursing homes, nonprofits, governments, churches and schools.

Arizona business leaders voice concern over proposed election laws

Local business leaders are taking aim at proposed Arizona laws that could limit voting, saying the state's election system isn't broken.

Restrictions in place during Easter weekend at city of Phoenix parks

Restrictions at city of Phoenix parks are turning political as the governor and mayor are at odds over what should re-open and tempers are flaring. FOX 10's Jennifer Martinez reports.

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.

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.

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.

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.