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Abortion, inflation top candidates’ platforms in Congressional District 6 race
Arizona’s only open congressional seat has featured some buzzwords spoken by candidates on both sides: extreme and the American dream.
Arizona Republican legislator abruptly announces resignation
Arizona state Rep. Bret Roberts abruptly announced Wednesday he’s resigning from the Legislature, just two weeks after he filed to run for...
Kirsten Engel resigns from Senate to focus on U.S. Congressional race
State Senator Kirsten Engel today announced her resignation from State Legislature. Engel is currently running for U.S. Congress and wants to devote...
Randy Friese drops out of race for Tucson-area U.S. House seat
State Rep. Randy Friese of Tucson is dropping out of the race to replace retiring Democratic Congresswoman Ann Kirkpatrick.
Arizona Senate votes to shield business owners from tax hike
Arizona Senate Republicans voted Tuesday to further shield some of the state’s wealthiest taxpayers from a tax increase approved by voters last year to...
Lawmakers advance $100M fire fund in special session
The Arizona Legislature advanced bills Wednesday creating a $100 million fund to respond to a wildfire emergency after hearing dire warnings from state officials...
Bill advances limiting civilian oversight of cops
Arizona lawmakers are moving to limit the role of civilians in reviewing police misconduct, approving Wednesday several measures backed by police unions in the...
Arizona ethics panel tosses complaint against GOP senator
A divided Arizona Senate’s Ethics Committee on Tuesday dismissed a complaint against a Republican lawmaker who was accused by her former assistant of berating...
GOP lawmakers fast-tracking bill blocking energy standards
The Arizona Legislature is fast-tracking a proposed law that would strip state utility regulators of their power to require electric utilities to get more...
House OKs bill letting non-violent inmates earn time off
The bill is part of an ongoing effort at sentencing reform.
