Arizona Politics

There are two different plans being discussed. One from the governor and one from the legislature. And the woman ultimately in charge of our Arizona savings account is sounding the alarm on both.

A bill to crack down on Arizona drivers traveling too slow in the fast lane has advanced at the state capitol. Lawmakers passed the measure in a Senate committee last week. If approved, drivers caught going below the normal speed of traffic in the fast lane without passing other cars or changing lanes would face a fine of up to $250.

Sexual education courses are not required in Arizona public schools, but the Scottsdale Unified School District is looking to bring the optional class back to the classroom, and a newly-formed committee met to discuss the issue on Feb. 14. FOX 10's Kenzie Beach reports.

A special Senate committee in Arizona is looking into whether "predatory tactics" were used by investors on the winners of the state's social equity marijuana licenses. "Once we got the license, it completely changed ..." FOX 10's Marissa Sarbak has the story.

Jennifer Liewer, Spokesperson for Maricopa County Elections, talks with FOX 10 about the logic and accuracy test tabulation machines go through before an election. This one specifically was run for the jurisdiction elections on March 12 for Litchfield Park and the city of Tempe.

The bill, if passed and signed into law by Governor Katie Hobbs, would allow the use of magic mushrooms in treatments for certain mental health conditions. FOX 10's Ellen McNamara reports.

The Arizona Legislature’s top two Republicans have challenged Democratic President Joe Biden’s creation of a new national monument last summer just outside Grand Canyon National Park, alleging he exceeded his legal authority in making that designation under a century-old law that lets presidents protect sites considered historically or culturally important.

There's a new effort in the Arizona Legislature to stop panhandlers from asking for money in medians and freeway ramps. The bill's sponsor says it will save lives and prevent accidents, but critics say it would violate people's rights. If passed, the bill would make it illegal for people to congregate and solicit money on medians, traffic islands and highway exit and entrance ramps. So far, the bill has passed through the House Rules Committee and will move ahead to the rest of the legislature.

There's an effort at the state capitol to stop panhandlers from asking for money in medians and freeway ramps. The bill's sponsor says it will save lives and prevent accidents, but critics say it would violate people's rights. FOX 10's Marissa Sarbak has the latest.

State lawmakers have given the green light to move Arizona's primary election up a week, with an aim to give counties more time to tally votes in the event of a recount. The bill still needs Governor Katie Hobbs' signature before it becomes law.

The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors appointed Tempe business and community leader Jevin Hodge to the state House. Hodge, a Democrat, is filling the vacancy left behind in District 8 when Athena Salman resigned last month.