Legislative Numbers: Little Change in Party Breakdown
Democrats had hoped to make up ground, but both chambers largely unchanged.
Supreme Court Abortion Ruling Doesn’t Affect Arizona, Yet
5-3 decision strikes down Texas anti-abortion law; Arizonans evaluating impact.
Pima County Ex-Supervisor Ann Day Dies in Tucson Car Wreck
Day, 77, left office in 2011 after representing northwest district 12 years.
County Budget Proposal Pushes Another Property Tax Increase
Pima administrator says state cost shifts necessitate higher budget, tax rate, again.
Kids Health, K-12 Funding Stand Out in State Budget Battle
*Arizona Week* Friday looks at some of the biggest talking points at the Capitol.
Slow Progress in Reform of State Child Safety Agency
'Cultural changes' are not going to happen overnight, lawmakers say.
Senate Bill Aims to Reduce Arizona Pension Costs
A Senate committee passed changes to the public safety pension system
METRO WEEK: Cuts Would End Career, Tech Education
Alternative plan relies on grants and matching funds from businesses.
Sunnyside School Trustee Hernandez Seeks House Seat
Former intern credited with helping save Giffords after shooting will run in District 2
Tucsonans Want More School Funding in Governor's Budget
Supporters of community college, technical education say past cuts should be reversed.
AZ WEEK: Ducey Wants $31.5M for Border Drug Strike Force
Governor outlines priorities for 2016-17, including spending some of state's surplus.
Arizona One of Two States Without Law Against Texting While Driving
State Senator Steve Farley says he'll make his 10th attempt to pass a state ban next year
Arizona House Approves Abortion Restriction Bill
The Arizona House voted to approve a bill barring women from buying a health insurance plan through the federal marketplace that includes abortion coverage.
New Bill Would Establish Insurance Requirements for Ridesharing
Those using ride-for-hire apps would need insurance beyond personal plan
Standardized Tests No Longer Required in High School
State law, effective Friday, eliminates mandate to pass AIMS or any state exam to graduate
