Giffords hospitalized in Tucson with appendicitis
The illness was announced Wednesday by the office of Giffords’ husband, U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly.
GOP-controlled Arizona Senate passes 15-week abortion ban
Tuesday's vote comes as the U.S. Supreme Court considers the constitutionality of a similar Mississippi law.
Jan. 6 panel subpoenas 6 more in fake GOP electors scheme
The committee says it issued subpoenas to state GOP Chairwoman Kelli Ward and state Rep. Mark Finchem, R-Marana.
Arizona Spotlight for February 10th, 2022
On Arizona Spotlight: Dr. Regina N. Bradley on the greater influence of Southern hip hop; members of Tucson's Jewish Community react to the Tennessee banning of the graphic novel "Maus: A Survivor's Tale"; and explore the dream history of Downtown Tucson.
Former Tucson legislator Olivia Cajero Bedford dies at age 83
The Tucson native served continuously in either the state house or senate from 2003 to 2019.
Arizona measures would create hurdles for ballot initiatives
One would require petition signatures to come from all 30 legislative districts. The other would require support from 60% of voters to pass.
Arizona lawmakers announce bill to ban 'conversion therapy,' extend anti-discrimination laws
Speaker of the House says he will back the legislation.
Arizona legislators report receiving dozens of complimentary trips in 2021
Financial disclosures published earlier this month show Arizona legislators took at least 67 trips last year on someone else's dime.
Attorney general, Arizona State Bar reach diversion deal
Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs and Board of Regents Chairman Larry Penley filed the complaints alleging the AG and aides violated their ethical obligations.
Arizona Senate committee approves ban on abortions after 15 weeks
Bill comes as U.S. Supreme Court considers similar law in Mississippi.
Arizona GOP chair files suit to block Jan. 6 panel subpoena
Kelli Ward and her husband have filed a lawsuit seeking to block a subpoena of their phone records by the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.
Pima County board of supervisors could grow under proposed law
Legislation would increase the size of the board from five members to seven.
Arizona has long embraced voting by mail but it could get harder
A flurry of legislation could change where Arizonans vote and how those votes are counted.
Senate committee backs bill to end local mail elections
Many municipalities, including Tucson, have embraced the practice.
Arizona Democrats censure Sinema over voting rights bill
The censure has no practical consequences but serves as a symbolic condemnation.
