Arizona AG’s effort to require rewrite of election rules denied
The secretary of state is charged with writing rules used by election officials in Arizona’s 15 counties every two years. Once that is done, she submits it to the attorney general and governor to review and approve the document.
The secretary of state is charged with writing rules used by election officials in Arizona’s 15 counties every two years. Once that is done, she submits it to the attorney general and governor to review and approve the document.
Lawmakers ask Google to stop steering women to ‘fake’ abortion clinics
A recent study found 11% of searches for “abortion near me” or “abortion pill” sent Google users to “fake” abortion clinics, which are known for operating with the goal of talking women out of ending their pregnancies.
A recent study found 11% of searches for “abortion near me” or “abortion pill” sent Google users to “fake” abortion clinics, which are known for operating with the goal of talking women out of ending their pregnancies.
Iowa Supreme Court: Abortion not protected by state constitution
The Iowa Supreme Court on Friday cleared the way for lawmakers to severely limit or even ban abortion in the state, reversing a decision by the court just four years ago that guaranteed the right to abortion under the Iowa Constitution.
The Iowa Supreme Court on Friday cleared the way for lawmakers to severely limit or even ban abortion in the state, reversing a decision by the court just four years ago that guaranteed the right to abortion under the Iowa Constitution.
Biden hosts international climate change meeting amid high gas price pressure
Friday's meeting comes as Biden has been focused on boosting fossil fuel production to reduce high gas prices.
Friday's meeting comes as Biden has been focused on boosting fossil fuel production to reduce high gas prices.
California lawmaker proposes requiring gun owners to be insured
Taking a nod from the city of San Jose, California Sen. Nancy Skinner introduced a bill that would require gun owners to obtain liability insurance for the negligent or accidental use of their firearms.
Taking a nod from the city of San Jose, California Sen. Nancy Skinner introduced a bill that would require gun owners to obtain liability insurance for the negligent or accidental use of their firearms.
Minnesota pro-life organization vandalized, perpetrator takes credit online
A south Minneapolis pro-life organization had its building vandalized Wednesday night, and the alleged perpetrators are apparently taking credit for the act online.
A south Minneapolis pro-life organization had its building vandalized Wednesday night, and the alleged perpetrators are apparently taking credit for the act online.
Ukraine should be candidate for EU membership, European Commission says
The European Commission recommended Friday that Ukraine should be granted EU candidate status, a first step on the long road toward membership for the war-torn country.
The European Commission recommended Friday that Ukraine should be granted EU candidate status, a first step on the long road toward membership for the war-torn country.
Third January 6 hearing: Pence aides detail Trump's alleged efforts to overturn election results
The Jan. 6 committee is plunging into Donald Trump’s last-ditch effort to salvage the 2020 election by pressuring Vice President Mike Pence to reject the electoral count.
The Jan. 6 committee is plunging into Donald Trump’s last-ditch effort to salvage the 2020 election by pressuring Vice President Mike Pence to reject the electoral count.
President Biden nominates Phoenix election attorney to 9th Circuit Court of Appeals
Roopali Desai has been at the center of virtually every major election case in Arizona in recent years representing various arms of the Democratic Party, Democratic candidates and left-leaning interest groups.
Roopali Desai has been at the center of virtually every major election case in Arizona in recent years representing various arms of the Democratic Party, Democratic candidates and left-leaning interest groups.
Arizona House committee advances bill to revamp school funding, voucher expansion
But the proposal being championed by GOP Majority Leader Ben Toma does not satisfy Republican Rep. Michelle Udall, who has refused to support an expansion of school vouchers without major new accountability rules such as testing.
But the proposal being championed by GOP Majority Leader Ben Toma does not satisfy Republican Rep. Michelle Udall, who has refused to support an expansion of school vouchers without major new accountability rules such as testing.
Arizona Supreme Court says anonymous juries are constitutional
The judge's decision continues an ongoing movement in some American courts toward allowing the identities of jurors who have traditionally been named to be kept secret.
The judge's decision continues an ongoing movement in some American courts toward allowing the identities of jurors who have traditionally been named to be kept secret.
Phoenix Police Chief Jeri Williams testifies at Senate hearing on gun violence
Phoenix Police Chief Jeri Williams visited Capitol Hill on June 15 when she testified at a Senate hearing on gun violence. Williams' testimony came just a day after a Phoenix detective was shot during an ambush shooting.
Phoenix Police Chief Jeri Williams visited Capitol Hill on June 15 when she testified at a Senate hearing on gun violence. Williams' testimony came just a day after a Phoenix detective was shot during an ambush shooting.
Lauren Boebert introduces bill to classify fentanyl as weapon of mass destruction
GOP Rep. Lauren Boebert, a freshman representing Colorado’s 3rd district, is pushing to classify the synthetic opioid fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction.
GOP Rep. Lauren Boebert, a freshman representing Colorado’s 3rd district, is pushing to classify the synthetic opioid fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction.
DACA 10-year anniversary sparks renewed push for passage of the Dream Act
Immigration advocates and organizations fighting for Dreamers will be using the anniversary to create a renewed push for Congress to pass the Dream Act.
Immigration advocates and organizations fighting for Dreamers will be using the anniversary to create a renewed push for Congress to pass the Dream Act.
US sending $1 billion more in aid to Ukraine
President Joe Biden said Wednesday the U.S. will send an additional $1 billion in military aid to Ukraine, the largest single tranche of weapons and equipment since the war began.
President Joe Biden said Wednesday the U.S. will send an additional $1 billion in military aid to Ukraine, the largest single tranche of weapons and equipment since the war began.
Biden tells oil refiners: Produce more gas and diesel, fewer profits
In a draft letter to refiners, Biden said their profits have tripled during a time of war between Russia and Ukraine as Americans struggle with record-high gas prices.
In a draft letter to refiners, Biden said their profits have tripled during a time of war between Russia and Ukraine as Americans struggle with record-high gas prices.
Abortion amendment moving quickly in California legislature
A proposed amendment to the California Constitution that would explicitly ban the state from denying or interfering with abortions or contraceptives cleared two legislative committees in a single day.
A proposed amendment to the California Constitution that would explicitly ban the state from denying or interfering with abortions or contraceptives cleared two legislative committees in a single day.
2022 midterm results: SC Rep. Tom Rice loses GOP primary, Nevada Senate race set
Primary contests in several states on Tuesday offered the latest test of the Donald Trump political brand.
Primary contests in several states on Tuesday offered the latest test of the Donald Trump political brand.
Biden puts focus on workers during Philadelphia visit to AFL-CIO convention
President Joe Biden has told the largest federation of labor unions that he’s rebuilding the U.S. economy around workers.
President Joe Biden has told the largest federation of labor unions that he’s rebuilding the U.S. economy around workers.
House passes Senate bill providing security to Supreme Court justices' families
The bill comes after one man was arrested for allegedly plotting to kill Justice Brett Kavanaugh and protesters demonstrated outside the homes of justices.
The bill comes after one man was arrested for allegedly plotting to kill Justice Brett Kavanaugh and protesters demonstrated outside the homes of justices.