Tucson state representative formally resigns
Andrés Cano is leaving for graduate school.
Pima County puts new anti-fraud system in place
The state is following Pima County's lead.
Hobbs vetoes GOP-backed bill to extend transportation sales tax in Arizona’s biggest county
The legislation approved in party-line votes would have prohibited the sales tax dollars from being used in Maricopa County to expand a light-rail line to the state Capitol.
Governor signs law ending Arizona water dispute involving upscale Phoenix suburb of Scottsdale
The bill obliges Scottsdale to provide Rio Verde Foothills with access to its water.
House censures Rep. Stephanie Stahl Hamilton
The vote was nearly along party lines.
Panel makes ethics ruling against lawmaker who hid Bibles in Arizona House lounge
Rep. Stephanie Stahl Hamilton, of Tucson, was caught on video hiding the Bibles under furniture cushions
Ex-teacher sentenced to prison for making death threat against Arizona legislator
Donald Glenn Brown pleaded guilty in April to a charge of attempting to make a terroristic threat and was sentenced Tuesday in Navajo County Superior Court.
Gov. Katie Hobbs signs off on $17 billion budget package
The Democratic governor acknowledged Friday the budget is not perfect but includes gains for more affordable housing, roads and investments in public schools and other sectors.
Judge rejects Arizona Sen. Wendy Rogers' restraining order against reporter
“The strongest point is investigative reporting is a legitimate purpose. lt just is,” said Judge Howard Grodman.
Democrats upset Arizona budget doesn’t limit school voucher expansion
The Democratic governor came into office with plans to undo the massive explosion in the voucher program.
Legislature works to allow 100% hand counts in AZ elections
The bill faces a final vote in the state Senate.
Arizona Senate settles suit over election audit for $150K
The agreement also specifies that the settlement is not an indication of any wrongdoing.
Arizona governor sets veto record in 1st legislative session
Hobbs nixed 11 more bills Tuesday to reach the 63 mark, topping Janet Napolitano’s record of 58 vetoes set in the 2005 session.
Arizona House expels GOP lawmaker over unproven claims
Rep. Liz Harris was kicked out of the Legislature in a bipartisan vote Wednesday.
Ethics Committee finds Rep. Liz Harris in violation of state house rules
The investigation was launched shortly after Harris invited a constituent to share false allegations in front of a legislative committee.
