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Federal Judge Rejects Challenge to Ballot Collection Law

Democrats hoped to overturn an Arizona law preventing groups from collecting early ballots.

Arizona Legislature Wraps Up Budget Amid Teacher Protests

Educators looked on as lawmakers worked all night to approve the spending plan.

Arizona House Wants to Change Redistricting Panel

A proposed state constitutional amendment would expand the Independent Redistricting Commission.

Education Association: Teachers Return to Work Thursday if Lawmakers Pass Budget

On fourth day of statewide walkouts, schools begin reopening.

Legislature Starts Budget While Teachers Protest

Teachers flooded the state Capitol on Monday for third day of protests.

School Safety Bill Advances in Legislature

A Senate committee approved Gov. Ducey's proposal.

Gov. Ducey Signs Bill Creating Minimum Arizona Marriage Age

The measure prohibits marriage for anyone under 16.

Arizona House Sidesteps Vote on 1972 Equal Rights Amendment

House Democrats thwarted in attempt to join decades-old effort to ink women's rights in U.S. Constitution.

Bill Shielding Nonprofit Donor Info Headed to Ducey for Approval

The measure prohibits certain "dark money" information from going public.

Arizona Lawmakers Approve Education Sales Tax Extension

The unexpected move means means no public vote on expiring Prop. 301 funds.

Ducey Signs Bill Banning Local Soda Taxes

The bills blocks local governments, but not the Legislature, from passing taxes on individual foods.

Students Walk Out of School to Protest Gun Violence

Tucsonans joined others throughout the country to call attention to school shootings and call for legislation.

Arizona House Passes Bill Giving Teachers Classroom Dollars

The money plus tax credit was the best they could do, sponsors said in response to calls for more.

Bill Legalizing Industrial Hemp Moves Forward in Arizona Legislature

The Legislature is one step closer to making hemp a legal crop.

Senate Committee Votes to Block Local Soda Taxes

The bill in the Arizona Legislature wouldn't ban such taxes in the state, but would block local governments from instituting them.

Student Lobbying Efforts Double as Civics Lesson

A Tucson high school is getting a first-hand look at the legislative process.

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