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Think tank says education aggregate expenditure limit should be ended permanently

The Grand Canyon Institute report claims AEL is bad for Arizona schools and the state's economy.

The Buzz: A look at election integrity as Nov. 8 draws near

Why do claims that the last election was persist and what's being done to counter them?

Arizona GOP censures Rusty Bowers after Jan. 6 testimony

The state GOP Executive Board said Bowers is too cozy with Democrats.

Arizona attorney general asks court to unblock abortion ban

Brnovich argues a total ban is what the legislature want in place.

Federal government sues Arizona over new voting law

Lawsuit targets provisions requiring voters to list birthplace and provide proof of citizenship.

Tucson City Council passes resolution supporting abortion rights

The resolution is in advance of an expected U-S Supreme Court ruling.

Ducey signs bill limiting successor's pandemic powers

The measure signed Friday won’t take effect until Ducey leaves office.

Arizona lawmakers at loggerheads over budget

This week, The Buzz examines the state's surplus and the debate over how to use it.

The Constitutional amendment that could disqualify some Arizona politicians from office

Section 3 of the 14th Amendment was written to keep Confederate leaders out of government after the Civil War but has a newfound relevance.

Arizona has a surplus. How will lawmakers spend it?

Gavel to Gavel speaks with economist Jim Rounds about the state's budget outlook and how long Arizona's surplus might last.

Arizona House votes to delay controversial new election law

As it stands now, the law would likely go into effect between the primary and general elections this year.

Arizona will require voters to prove citizenship, residency

The Legislature’s own lawyers say the measure is unconstitutional, directly contradicts a recent Supreme Court decision and is likely to be thrown out in court.

Arizona lawmakers may give some politicians an early retirement with full pension

Some members of the elected officials retirement plan could retire at age 55 after 10 years in office, instead of waiting until age 62.

Senate committee backs bill to end local mail elections

Many municipalities, including Tucson, have embraced the practice.

Gov. Ducey proposes $14.25 billion state budget

Plan calls for earned income tax credit and socking an additional $425 million in the state's rain day fund.

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