Bill would designate Arizona gun stores as essential firms
The measure would apply to any store in Arizona that sells guns, ammunition or their components.
The measure would apply to any store in Arizona that sells guns, ammunition or their components.
Arizona House OKs bill allowing guns in cars on school grounds
HB2840 allows legally armed people in Arizona to leave their weapons loaded while they pick up their children at school.
HB2840 allows legally armed people in Arizona to leave their weapons loaded while they pick up their children at school.
Arizona State Senate has no space for ballots it got after court battle against Maricopa County
The Arizona State Senate apparently does not know what to do with 2.1 million voted ballots, after they spent more than two months fighting to enforce a subpoena seeking access to them.
The Arizona State Senate apparently does not know what to do with 2.1 million voted ballots, after they spent more than two months fighting to enforce a subpoena seeking access to them.
Fired Arizona Senate aide seeks $500,000 in harassment case
The three Republicans on the panel agreed that the evidence collected during an investigation by the committee’s attorney did not meet the “clear and convincing” standard required to sustain the complaint and mete out punishment to Sen. Wendy Rogers.
The three Republicans on the panel agreed that the evidence collected during an investigation by the committee’s attorney did not meet the “clear and convincing” standard required to sustain the complaint and mete out punishment to Sen. Wendy Rogers.
Bill purging Arizona early voting list clears Senate
The bill by Sen. Michelle Ugenti-Rita, R-Scottsdale, would purge people from the early voting list if they skip the primary and general election for two cycles in a row.
The bill by Sen. Michelle Ugenti-Rita, R-Scottsdale, would purge people from the early voting list if they skip the primary and general election for two cycles in a row.
Arizona bill limits sex ed, discussion of sexual orientation in schools
SB1456 would ban any sex education before fifth grade and require them to opt-in to HIV/AIDS instruction and any discussion of sexuality, gender identity or gender expression.
SB1456 would ban any sex education before fifth grade and require them to opt-in to HIV/AIDS instruction and any discussion of sexuality, gender identity or gender expression.
Controversy continues as Maricopa County, State Senate get ready for 2020 election audit
Maricopa County's Board of Supervisors held a closed-door executive session on March 2 that is connected to the 2020 election.
Maricopa County's Board of Supervisors held a closed-door executive session on March 2 that is connected to the 2020 election.
Supreme Court likely to uphold Arizona voting restrictions
The Arizona provisions under review were in place for last year’s voting. They are a 2016 law that limits who can return early ballots for another person and a separate policy of discarding ballots cast in the wrong precinct.
The Arizona provisions under review were in place for last year’s voting. They are a 2016 law that limits who can return early ballots for another person and a separate policy of discarding ballots cast in the wrong precinct.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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’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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Maricopa County releases forensic audit of elections equipment; no irregularities found
Officials with Maricopa County say two separate audits of vote tabulation found no evidence of electoral improprieties or fraud.
Officials with Maricopa County say two separate audits of vote tabulation found no evidence of electoral improprieties or fraud.
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.
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.
HB2770 would make it optional for businesses to enforce city and statewide mask mandates if approved by the Arizona State Legislature.