Group explores community impact of violence against Indigenous women
MMWIG committee members hear "heart-wrenching" stories from family members.
Lawmakers prepping punishment for Tucson if voters approve sanctuary city law
Two Arizona legislators are readying bills that experts say would likely end up in court if passed.
Effort to nix English immersion in Arizona finds support
Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle point to data suggesting immersion doesn't ease students' struggles.
Tucson takes step toward raising tobacco age within city
Members debated the merits of the city-only proposal, and some voiced concern over potential state preemption.
Regents say funding proposal preps Arizona for tech-driven economy
The budget request would set Arizona up to compete successfully in a changing economic landscape, the board chair says.
Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs on priorities ahead of 2020
Election security and access to polls are part of her focus.
Ducey backs court orders to require mental health evaluations
The governor said law enforcement needs tools to keep firearms away from people with mental health problems.
Arizona committee to begin studying violent crime against Indigenous women and girls
A main goal is to improve data collection on missing and murdered cases involving Indigenous women and girls.
Benefits issue is still pending before Arizona Supreme Court
At issue is whether a 2016 law conflicted with a 2006 voter-approved law on benefits and wages.
Law aims to help prevent teen suicides in Arizona
Recent legislation mandates suicide prevention training in the state's middle schools and high schools.
Data on missing or murdered Tohono O'odham females could help guide prevention efforts
New Arizona law requires law enforcement to collect this data in an effort to prevent violence.
Navajo Code Talker and New Mexico Senator Dies
Sen. John Pinto died Friday morning in Gallup, New Mexico.
Analyzing the budget: reporter Howard Fischer
Fischer has covered the Arizona Legislature for 30 years.
Lawmakers on the budget: State Rep. T.J. Shope
The Republican representative on his support for the proposed budget.
Lawmakers on the budget: State Rep. Kirsten Engel
The Democratic representative discusses the need for bipartisanship at the Capitol.
