Judge rules that Arizona Senate can access 2020 election ballots

The five-member Board of Supervisors argued that the ballots were secret, that the Legislature had no right to access them and that the subpoenas issued by Senate President Karen Fann were for an illegitimate purpose, among other arguments.

Judge rules Arizona Senate can access 2020 election ballots

The judge's decision comes after a protracted battle between the Republican-controlled state Senate and the GOP-dominated Maricopa County board over subpoenas issued by the Senate.

Arizona House GOP advances election bills after Biden win

The Arizona House approved measures that would make same-day voter registration a felony offense, among other things. Democrats call the measures part of an ongoing voter suppression effort by GOP lawmakers.

CPAC schedule: Who is speaking at the Conservative Political Action Conference in Florida

The annual Conservative Political Action Conference  (CPAC) is slated to run through Sunday and a number of high-profile conservatives will take the stage to share conservative ideas with the crowd. 

House votes to raise Arizona’s low unemployment pay

Arizona’s weekly unemployment pay is the 2nd lowest in the nation, above only Mississippi’s $235, and would increase to $320 under Republican Senate President Karen Fann’s proposal.

Arizona bill waives rabies vaccine mandate for some dogs

The measure would allow Arizona pet owners to meet rabies vaccine mandates by performing a titer test showing that their pet has antibodies.

Arizona House Republicans approve pair of pro-gun bills

One measure in the Arizona bill would prohibit police and sheriffs from enforcing federal gun laws that violate the 2nd Amendment.

Arizona Senate advances anti-abortion legislation

In addition to banning abortions in Arizona because of fetal disabilities, the bill would make it a felony for a doctor to perform an abortion for that reason and allow a father or maternal grandparents to sue on behalf of the fetus.

Bill to purge Arizona permanent early voting list revived

The measure would end the popular permanent early voting list, requiring people to vote at least once in every two election cycles to stay on the list.

Mesa City Council expected to take up anti-discrimination ordinance

Officials with the City of Mesa are set to introduce an anti-discrimination ordinance that will offer protection for the the city's LGBTQ+ population.

Proposed bill would allow Arizona businesses to ignore mask mandates

HB2770 would make it optional for businesses to enforce city and statewide mask mandates if approved by the Arizona State Legislature.

Maricopa County Elections Department to livestream Logic and Accuracy tests ahead of Goodyear election

Officials with Maricopa County say they will offer a livestream for people to watch its Logic and Accuract test on voting machines, as they prepare for a city election in Goodyear in March.

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.

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.

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.

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.