Arizona Legislature

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Serena O'Sullivan

Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoes GOP-backed bill on border crossing, says it’s a political ploy

Gov. Katie Hobbs' vetoed Senate Bill 1231, a GOP-backed border crossing bill, according to a Monday announcement.
2 months ago
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Danny Shapiro

East Valley teen beaten by brass knuckles says halt on possible weapon ban ‘disheartening’

An East Valley teen who was beaten in a 2022 brass knuckles attack and has pushed for a ban on the weapon in Arizona said he was told the Legislature won't take any action on it this session.
2 months ago
Jose “ET” Rivera, owner of Tres Leches Cafe, speaks during a rally against an Arizona immigrati...
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Arizona business owners rally against bill requiring E-Verify checks for jobs, benefits

Arizona business owners rallied Monday against an immigration bill they say will drive businesses and workers out of the state.
2 months ago
Dr. Elda Luna-Nájera to replace Leezah Sun's legislative seat...
Serena O'Sullivan

Elda Luna-Nájera will fill Leezah Sun’s vacant seat in Arizona House of Representatives

Elda Luna-Nájera will replace Leezah Sun as the representative of Arizona's Legislative District 22, which is in the West Valley.
2 months ago
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Video: Arizona Speaker of the House explains tough immigration law for your review

Ben Toma, Arizona Speaker of the House, explains tough immigration law for your review. Video: Jeremy Schnell and Felisa Cárdenas/KTAR News
2 months ago
Close-up of Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes on the left and the state Capitol with its cop...
Kevin Stone

Arizona Sec. Adrian Fontes blames thwarted election crisis on ‘rumors,’ ‘conspiracy theories’

Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes thinks lawmakers addressed the wrong issue when they revised the state’s election calendar.
2 months ago
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Video: Arizona lawmaker wants to change state law related to drug use and homelessness

State representative Matt Gress joined The Chris and Joe show to talk about the changes in Arizona law he related to drug use and homelessness that he has proposed. Video: Felisa Cárdenas and Gray Gartin/KTAR News
3 months ago
Charles Lucking was appointed to the Arizona House of Representatives on Feb. 14, 2024. (Arizona Ho...
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Charles Lucking appointed to fill Arizona House seat vacated by Amish Shah

Charles Lucking was appointed Wednesday by the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors to fill the Arizona House of Representatives seat vacated by Amish Shah earlier this month.
3 months ago
President Joe Biden smiles after signing a proclamation designating the Baaj Nwaavjo I'Tah Kukveni ...
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Arizona GOP leaders sue Biden administration over Grand Canyon-area national monument

The Arizona Legislature’s top two Republicans have challenged President Joe Biden’s creation of a new national monument near Grand Canyon National Park.
3 months ago
Drug-free zones focus of new bill Republican lawmaker pushes...
Balin Overstolz McNair

State lawmaker wants to change Arizona law related to drug use and homelessness

Arizona state Rep. Matt Gress introduced a bill that would amend current law to create drug-free zones within areas around service providers.
3 months ago
A Maricopa County election worker helps process early ballots after the 2022 election....
Kevin Stone

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs signs bill to avert potential 2024 election debacle

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs signed a bill with last-minute fixes to the state's election calendar on Friday, thwarting a potential presidential election year disaster.
3 months ago
Immigration and foreign aid bill dead: Sen. Mark Kelly voices mind...
Serena O'Sullivan

Sen. Mark Kelly denounces Republican senators for blocking border bill: ‘This is a shameful day’

U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly condemned Republicans for shooting down an immigration and foreign aid bill during a Thursday Senate floor speech.
3 months ago
Sarah Liguori was appointed to a vacant seat in the Arizona House for a second time. (sarahliguori....
Damon Allred

Sarah Liguori appointed to replace Jennifer Longdon as state representative

The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors appointed Sarah Liguori to replace Jennifer Longdon as representative in the Arizona House.
3 months ago
Dr. Amish Shah, Arizona Democrat House of Representatives...
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Democratic Rep. Amish Shah resigns from Arizona House to focus on congressional run

Arizona state Rep. Amish Shah, a Democrat, announced on Wednesday he will step down from the House of Representatives.
3 months ago
Split image with a headshot of Arizona state Rep. Leezah Sun on the left and a sign that says House...
Kevin Stone

Facing possible expulsion, Democratic Rep. Leezah Sun resigns from Arizona House

Facing possible expulsion, state Rep. Leezah Sun resigned from the Arizona Legislature on Wednesday afternoon, House Democratic leaders announced.
3 months ago
Democrat Jevin Hodge will be appointed to the Arizona House on Feb. 2, 2024. (Jevin Hodge Photo)...
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Former congressional candidate Jevin Hodge appointed to vacated Arizona House seat

The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors announced Wednesday former congressional candidate Jevin Hodge was appointed to the Arizona House of Representatives.
3 months ago
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Kevin Stone

State leaders push back on IRS for taxing Arizona Families Tax Rebate

Arizona leaders from both parties are pushing the IRS to reverse its decision to treat the state's family tax refund program as taxable income.
3 months ago
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Video: Sharper Point: According to Ronald Reagan is Kari Lake unfit to be a Republican?

On Jim Sharpe’s daily Sharper Point Commentary, he asks the question ‘According to Ronald Reagan is Kari Lake unfit to be a Republican?’ Referring to Reagan’s famous quote, “Thou shalt not speak ill of another Republican.” Video: Jeremy Schnell and Felisa Cárdenas/KTAR News
3 months ago
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Video: Reactions to Arizona GOP Chair Jeff DeWit resigning following leaked Kari Lake audio

Arizona Republican Party Chair Jeff DeWit resigned Wednesday after audio was leaked of him apparently offering Kari Lake a financial incentive to stay out of the 2024 U.S. Senate race. Larry Gaydos and Chad Benson react to the latest developments. Video: Jeremy Schnell and Felisa Cárdenas/KTAR News Photo: Alex Wong/Getty Images
3 months ago
Sen. Jake Hoffman chairs a Senate Government Committee of Reference hearing on Jan. 17, 2024....
Kevin Stone

State Senate committee puts embattled Arizona Commerce Authority in limbo

The future of the embattled Arizona Commerce Authority is up in the air after a state Senate committee declined to recommend a continuation.
3 months ago
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Heidi Hommel

Animal cruelty bill introduced to Legislature following Chandler ‘house of horrors’

State Sen. T.J. Shope introduced an animal cruelty bill this week in partnership with the Arizona Humane Society.
3 months ago
Woman charged with laundering millions of dollars from victims...
Serena O'Sullivan

Money launderer sentenced to prison for role in stealing nearly $5M from Arizona victim

A Maryland woman will spend four years in prison due to her role in laundering millions of dollars from scam victims, officials said.
4 months ago
Gov. Katie Hobbs delivered her State of the State address on Jan. 8, 2024. (Photo by Rebecca Noble/...
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Arizona Gov. Hobbs stresses school voucher accountability, border woes in State of the State

Gov. Katie Hobbs focused on Arizona's expanding school voucher program, continued border issues and its water future in her second State of the State address on Monday.
4 months ago
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Read full transcript of Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs’ 2024 State of the State address

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs delivered her second State of the State speech in Phoenix on Monday. Here's the transcript of Hobbs' speech.
4 months ago