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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.

Final Arizona election report finds no county data issues

The report found no evidence that the county's ballot tabulation equipment was connected to the internet or any data deleted.

Arizona Senate committee approves bill to scrap early voting

Absentee voting would be limited to a narrow set of circumstances.

Is it time Arizona got a lieutenant governor? Voters could decide

A House committee advanced a proposal Wednesday to create a position for lieutenant governor.

New interest in an obscure political office at the base of Arizona’s GOP

Arizona lawmakers face a backlash after scrapping elections this year for precinct committeemen. What is driving new interest in the post?

Arizona Republican who backs white nationalism is censured

Pressure mounted within the GOP this week after Sen. Rogers said her political opponents should face a “newly built set of gallows.”

Arizona House votes to raise bar for passing initiatives

House Concurrent Resolution 2015 would change the percent of the vote needed to pass an initiative from a simple majority to 60%.

David Bradley, former state Senate minority leader, dies at age 69

Navy veteran and licensed professional counselor represented Tucson.

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.

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 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.

Arizona Senate committee approves ban on abortions after 15 weeks

Bill comes as U.S. Supreme Court considers similar law in Mississippi.

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