Arizona House Approves Abortion Restriction Bill
The Arizona House voted to approve a bill barring women from buying a health insurance plan through the federal marketplace that includes abortion coverage.
Child Safety Director Has New Plans for Agency
Employee attrition will be one area addressed
Ducey Defends Budget: 'No One Offered Alternative'
Governor, on visit to Tucson, says spending package protects public safety, children, K-12 education.
2015 Legislature Faces Familiar Budget Issues
Lawmakers convene Monday, with new state administration, same fiscal problems atop their agenda.
METRO WEEK: What Impact Do Tucson Lawmakers Have on Arizona Legislature?
Two former legislators weigh in on changing influence of local politicians.
US Supreme Court Takes AZ Congressional Districting
GOP lawmakers say Independent Redistricting Commission usurps legislative authority by handling remapping.
Judge: State Must Immediately Pay Public Schools Nearly $317M
Hearing in October to also decide whether to reimburse back payments not provided in 2009 budget.
UPDATE: Brewer Signs Child Welfare Overhaul Bills
Legislature finalized approval earlier today; legislation creates Dept. of Child Safety, gives it about $827M in funding.
CPS Special Legislative Session Begins
House Speaker Andy Tobin told his chamber he expects committee votes on the proposals Wednesday and final votes Thursday.
Special Legislative Session Next Week to Debate CPS Reform Bill
Legislation establishes the Department of Child Safety, provides funding; Brewer abolished state CPS earlier this new amid more than 6,500 un-investigated cases.
Appeals Court Revives Lawsuit Challenging Medicaid Expansion
The Arizona court ruled Tuesday that lawmakers have the right to sue over a hospital assessment that funds the expansion.
AZ Illustrated Politics: Friday, April 11, 2014
A look at the state and city budget; Sen. John McCain joins the fight to save A-10s; immigration activists want President Obama to stop deportations.
Brewer Signs $9.2B Budget for Coming Year
Plan includes $59 million more for new child safety agency, more educational funding; gov. line-item vetoes $4M.
UPDATE: Surprise Inspections of Abortion Clinics Gets Senate OK
Without debate the Arizona Senate approves abortion measure; being sent to Gov. Jan Brewer's desk.
AZ Illustrated Politics: Friday, April 4, 2014
Winners, losers in this year's proposed city budget; how will latest court rulings on campaign finance affect Arizona political races?; Obamacare effects in congressional campaigns.
