Republican says abortion ban repeal will advance in the state House by midweek
The 29 Democrats in the House of Representatives have twice tried to alter House rules to vote to repeal the ban.
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs sets veto record
Hobbs vetoed another 13 bills last week, giving her 185 total vetoes since she took office in January 2023.
Jim Weiers, former speaker of the Arizona House, dies at 70
Jim Weiers was born in South Dakota in 1953 and moved to Phoenix in 1965.
Arizona House again refuses to repeal 1864 abortion law but Senate agrees
House Speaker Ben Toma kept the bill from being brought up.
Shouts of ‘Shame! Shame!’ erupt in Arizona House as fight over abortion ban engulfs lawmakers
State legislators convened as pressure mounted from Democrats and some Republicans, including former President Donald Trump, for them to intervene.
AZ House Committee rejects sober living homes regulation bill despite Senate support
The bill passed the Arizona Senate unanimously.
Arizona lawmaker resigns after report of sexual misconduct allegation in college
State Rep. Jevin Hodge was appointed in January to fill a vacancy in District 8 that includes Phoenix, Scottsdale and Tempe.
Bill would allow natural decomposition as burial option
Dubbed the “Circle of Life” bills, the proposals seek to legalize natural decomposition and give Arizonans the option to compost their loved ones after death.
Arizona legislation to better regulate rehab programs targeted by Medicaid scams is moving forward
Hathalie said she anticipates a vote by the full House could come as soon as Thursday.
4 years later, COVID-19 conspiracy still thrives in the Arizona Senate
A far-right, unofficial committee presented anti-vaccine testimony and defended dubious treatments.
The Buzz: Changes to Arizona's elections
Election moves come as the state prepares for more mandatory recounts.
Arizona Republicans challenge Biden’s designation of a national monument near the Grand Canyon
The monument designation will help preserve 1,562 square miles (4,046 square kilometers) just to the north and south of Grand Canyon National Park.
Lawmaker resigns shortly before Arizona House was to vote on expelling her
Four of her fellow Democrats filed an ethics complaint against her last year.
Arizona lawmakers face big deficit due mostly to massive tax cut and school voucher expansion
A year ago, the state had a budget surplus of $1.8 billion. Now, it has a shortfall of about $400 million for the current fiscal year and another $450 million shortfall in the following year.
Arizona judge denies a GOP move to block a voter-approved law for transparent campaign financing
Arizona Senate President Warren Petersen and House Speaker Ben Toma, both Republicans, filed the challenge in August.
