Law Makes Lemonade the Arizona State Drink
The bill faced unusual resistance for feel-good legislation.
Arizona House Approves Changes to Citizen-Initiative Process
The proposal would give more power to the attorney general to review the language of initiatives.
Arizona Lawmakers OK Ban on Using Cellphones While Driving
The 44-16 vote on the toughest of three proposals comes after years of inaction by the Republican-controlled Legislature.
Equal Rights Amendment Fails to Get Vote in Arizona House
Democrats called for a vote to ratify the constitutional amendment.
Legislature Eyes Changes to Southern Arizona County Lines
The Legislature could create a study commission to look at changing the border between Santa Cruz Cochise counties
Criminal Justice Reform in Arizona
With eight new bills in Legislature, a poll shows more than half of Arizonans want some form of criminal justice reform.
Arizona Charter School Legislation Appears Dead
The legislation was prompted by growing public scrutiny of charter schools, their finances and their owners.
GOP Arizona Senators Back Charter Oversight Legislation
Opposing Democrats said the legislation was written by the charter industry and doesn't do enough to end problems.
Equal Rights Amendment Effort Dies in Arizona Senate
A majority supported the amendment, but not a rules change to bring it to the floor for a vote.
The Drought Plan and Water Conservation
As the second and final deadline looms, we revisit the drought contingency plan with a focus on water conservation.
Arizona GOP Reps Move to Lower the Minimum Wage for Some
A bill in the House would allow students to be paid less than the state minimum wage.
Bill That Nearly Scuttled Drought Plan Shelved
The Arizona House Speaker pulled the bill after a lengthy hearing.
Arizona Senate Puts the Brakes on Vehicle Fee
State lawmakers are trying to repeal a new registration fee.
Arizona Lawmakers Ready Changes to How English Language Learners are Taught
The House and Senate are poised to pass bill changing how ELL students are taught.
Two Bills Could Set New Minimum Age for Tanning Salons
Sponsors of the proposals have spent nearly a decade trying to get the restrictions put into law.
