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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.

Arizona lawmaker Athena Salman resigning at year's end, says she will join an abortion rights group

Salman will become the director of Arizona campaigns for the state chapter of Reproductive Freedom For All.

The Buzz: A legislative look-ahead at water and agriculture

The new legislative session is weeks away, so we look at the state's top water user.

Gowan, other officials go to Washington to plead for border action

The event comes at a time when migrant encounters at the southern border have reached historic highs.

"Stewart Udall: The Politics of Beauty"

Also on Arizona Spotlight: How teachers are dealing with AI in classrooms; and a story of survival in plain sight from Children of the Holocaust.

SAFER Banking Act Gains Momentum: Cannabis Industry Banking Reform

The bill has gained support from Arizona Senator Kyrsten Sinema and Attorney General Kris Mayes.

Wadsack recall falls short

Supporters could not gather the signatures they needed.

Tucson state representative formally resigns

Andrés Cano is leaving for graduate school.

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