Revised Arizona abortion bill appears headed for passage
A sweeping new abortion bill appears headed for passage after amendments were made to appease the lone Republican blocking it from advancing.
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Arizona Supreme Court to hear arguments against Proposition 208
The Arizona Supreme Court is set to hear an expedited constitutional challenge to Proposition 208.
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Rep. Gosar responds to House Ethics complaint for first time
For the first time, Rep. Paul Gosar, (D-Ariz.), is speaking out against accusations he played a role in the January 6th siege on Capitol Hill.
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Gov. Ducey calls out Biden/Harris administration on border inadequacy
Gov. Doug Ducey released a statement Friday following Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the United States Border Patrol’s decision to not take 20 undocumented individuals into custody.
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Rep. Paul Gosar urges President Biden, VP Harris to visit border
Arizona Congressman Paul Gosar continues to extend an invitation to President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris to Yuma County to once again see ‘the crisis along the southern border.’
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Arizona changes tax code to match US steps on COVID relief
Ducey said in a statement that the legislation includes changes that the federal government made to help taxpayers and businesses navigate the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Arizona governor to sign bill legalizing sports betting
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey plans to sign a bill Thursday that allows a major expansion of gambling in the state.
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Arizona senator calls for resignation of GOP chair for claiming Gov. Ducey “killed people”
Arizona Republican Party Chair Kelli Ward criticized after claiming Gov. Doug Ducey “killed people” by restricting an unproven drug to treat COVID-19.”
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Arizona Attorney General sues over Biden’s border policies
Arizona’s top state prosecutor sued the Biden administration Monday over what he calls “environmentally disruptive” decisions to halt border wall construction and change immigration policies.
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President’s gun restrictions to hold no ground in Arizona
Arizona Governor Doug Ducey made it illegal this week for state and local governments to cooperate with federal law that doesn’t agree with state gun statutes.
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Arizona governor signs bill to preempt federal gun laws
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey signed legislation Tuesday that aims to prohibit police and sheriffs from enforcing federal gun laws that violate the 2nd Amendment.
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Kelly calls for federal action to solve border situation
U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) visited Yuma Monday, touring the operation taking place at our southern border as undocumented immigrants continue to arrive to seek asylum.
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Arizona Senator Mark Kelly will visit Yuma on Monday to tour the southern border and military bases.
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Arizona House OKs bill banning abortion for genetic issues
There is an exception if the mother’s life is in danger, but not in the case of rape or incest.
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Arizona State Senate to conduct another Maricopa County election audit
Arizona State Senate Republicans announced on Wednesday that four companies have been hired on to conduct an independent audit of Maricopa County’s election results from November’s general election.
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Arizona Senate sends 2nd Amendment bill to governor
Sen. Lisa Otondo, a Democrat from Yuma, joined all Republicans in supporting the bill, which passed in a 17-13 vote.
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Arizona Senate proposal would ban nearly all abortions
There is an exception if the mother’s life is in danger, but not in the case of rape or incest.
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Local state representatives weigh in on current voting bills
A bill that would remove the “permanent” from permanent early voting is stirring controversy among Arizona Republicans and Democrats alike.
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Arizona Senate revokes mask mandate after governor’s action
The mayors of Tucson and Flagstaff have refused to revoke their mask mandates, and they can still be enforced in government buildings and are required in schools.
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Arizona State Fair is moving to another location this year
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey said in a statement that the fair “will be temporarily moved to a large, safe venue on the Wild Horse Pass Development Authority.
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