Grijalva: Legislation would address disparities in COVID-19 relief for immigrant families
A discussion with the Southern Arizona Democrat about a bill he says would expand access to testing and aid.
DACA recipients search for answers among local and federal measures to ease impact of pandemic
Recipients of the Obama-era program for immigrant youth say questions remain for mixed immigration status families
Arizona Legislature plans to pass necessary bills, adjourn by the end of the week
The House speaker said the goal is to pass a baseline budget and bills to keep agencies running before wrapping work due to COVID-19.
Constitutional amendment would give Arizona a lieutenant governor
The governor and lieutenant governor would run on a single ticket, impacting the order of succession.
State lawmakers debate bill on treatment of Lyme disease
The bill failed in the Arizona House, but a parliamentary move could mean another vote dealing with long-term treatment of the disease.
Arizona House bill would set aside $1M for border cameras
Some members questioned whether bill crosses the line into federal border enforcement.
Arizona sanctuary city ban dies in the Legislature
The proposed constitutional amendment was pulled from further consideration.
Ducey funding plan for low-performing schools gets first legislative approval
Project Rocket determines per-pupil funding at schools given lower grades by the Education Department.
Arizona House votes to let landowners build border walls with no permits
Private landowners wouldn't need to ask the city or county for a permit under the legislation, which is heading to the Arizona Senate.
Arizona Senate committee advances bill to bolster firefighter cancer claims
The unanimously passed bill targets a loophole some firefighters say is used to deny cancer compensation claims.
Tucson and Arizona continue war of wills over when to hold elections
The City Council this week told legal staff to assert Tucson's right to keep the system as it is.
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.
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.
#RedForEd advocates say Arizona budget plan ignores schools
The teacher-backed organization says a $1 billion surplus should be used to help restore previous education funding levels.
