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House Republicans push virus liability, Democrats object
The push comes as lawmakers return to work following a two month recess.
Arizona House to resume work despite Senate vote to adjourn
Republicans who control the House also expect to start moving a host of Senate legislation that has been stalled since the Legislature recessed.
Arizona Senate votes to adjourn; House remains in session
Adjourning allows for future legislative action during a special session that can be focused specifically on COVID-19 without getting sidelined.
Plan for Arizona Legislature to meet Friday called off.
The moves come as some GOP lawmakers prepare to push back against Republican Gov. Doug Ducey’s decision Wednesday to extend his stay-home order until May 15.
Arizona Legislature to pull plug on virus-plagued session
Adjourning takes a majority vote, and it isn’t yet clear that enough senators and representatives are willing to vote to end the session early.
Arizona official told to let candidates file in person
The Republican attorney general said Hobbs acted illegally when she implemented the new procedure.
Arizona House OKs emergency budget with $50M in virus aid
Republican House leaders had balked last week at approving the Senate budget but that changed over the weekend.
GOP-led Arizona House rejects $50 million Senate virus plan
The action crippled plans to swiftly put cash into the hands of laid-off workers that was included in an emergency unemployment bill.
Legislature rushing help for schools, workers
Legislators differ on what exactly should be done.
