Arizona bill to protect hunting with dogs fails by narrow house vote, will be reconsidered
Lawmakers narrowly rejected a proposal to safeguard hound hunting while conservationists push for stricter regulations.
AZ House votes for $50 million in additional border-related funding
The Arizona House voted yesterday to allot millions in the next fiscal budget to the Department of Public Safety for local enforcement of border-related crimes — a measure that passed with help from one Tucson Democrat.
Arizona's 15-week abortion ban ruled unenforceable
The ruling comes as conservative lawmakers look toward other paths to restrict abortion.
The Buzz: How public media is dealing with funding threats
This week we explore how proposed cuts to public media funding could hit rural and tribal stations the hardest, threatening vital news and emergency broadcasts.
Court blocks Arizona’s laws requiring proof of citizenship to vote for president
The appeals court on Tuesday upheld a 2023 decision from the U.S. District Court of Arizona.
Arizona governor vetoes bill to speed up counting of election results in the swing state
Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs on Tuesday vetoed the measure over concerns that it would make it harder for people to vote.
Criminal justice reform groups say new misdemeanor expungement bill is a solid first step
Those with prior convictions face challenges beyond their records with the courts.
Legislature debating leasing Marana prison to federal government for immigration enforcement
The deal has passed its first state Senate committee.
AZ Senate President asks to meet with Interior Secretary to talk uranium mining
This is Senate President Warren Petersen's second attempt to rescind former President Joe Biden's 2023 designation of the Grand Canyon National Monument.
Bill would let voters end legislative immunity for traffic tickets
A state legislator wants to add traffic offenses to the list of acceptable arrests
AZ Senate Pres. Petersen goes to White House for transgender sports order signing
A similar Arizona law is on hold.
Arizona Senator Ruben Gallego presses DHS nominee Kristi Noem on border funding, tribal sovereignty, and deportations
Noem addresses immigration policies, tribal collaboration and deportation priorities in confirmation hearing.
The Buzz: Removing ultra-processed foods from school meals
A bill in the Arizona legislature aims to pull foods with certain ingredients from what public schools serve.
Arizona’s ‘Ag to Urban’ Initiative tackling water shortages and sustainable growth
ADWR’s new program looks to transition water intensive agriculture to low-water-use urban developments amid Colorado River shortages.
Arizona lawmakers push to limit mail ballot drop-off times
The bill seeks to speed up election results but raises concerns about accessibility and safety.
