Politics

AZ House votes to repeal near-total abortion ban
Three Republican representatives joined all Democrats in the Arizona House of Representatives to pass a bill to repeal the state’s near-total abortion ban after weeks of stonewalling by GOP leaders.
April 24, 2024
Mayes asks Supreme Court to reconsider abortion ruling
In a motion for reconsideration filed Tuesday, the Attorney General's office argues portions of the state Supreme Court’s April 9 opinion in the abortion laws case were erroneous.
April 24, 2024
Mayor announces new terminal, Amazon drone delivery
Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego announces some major new projects underway in Phoenix, including a new terminal at Sky Harbor Airport and other innovations.
April 23, 2024
Pima County now requires quicker reporting of stolen guns. Lawmaker is pushing back
Republican state Rep. Quang Nguyen (R-Prescott Valley) asked the county to repeal the ordinance requiring gun owners to report lost or stolen firearms within 48 hours of “the time the person knew or should have known” the gun went missing.
April 23, 2024
Maricopa County recorder hosts election center livestream
Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer on Monday gave an online tour of the county’s tabulation and election center, and took public questions on how it enforces security.
April 23, 2024
AZ Green Party accuses candidates of hijacking partys U.S. Senate primary
The only two Green Party candidates that could appear on primary ballots in the race for Arizona’s open U.S. Senate seat have no connections to the Arizona Green Party, a party official said.
April 23, 2024
Lake: Unfortunate that officials wont enforce abortion law
Republican U.S. Senate hopeful Kari Lake said Saturday that it’s unfortunate that top Arizona officials aren’t planning to enforce the state’s near-total abortion ban.
April 23, 2024
A Supreme Court case out of Oregon could change how AZ addresses homelessness
Can you punish someone for sleeping on the street? That’s one of the questions at the heart of an Oregon case that’s been playing out before the U.S. Supreme Court this week.
April 23, 2024
Abortion-rights advocate worries about ripple effects of AZs near-total ban
Health-care advocate Maria-Teresa Leibermann-Parraga is particularly concerned about the ripple effects that Arizona's near-total abortion ban could have on neighboring states.
April 23, 2024
Rep. Ciscomanis border security bill fails to pass U.S. House
Measures have been introduced, then stalled, for months as lawmakers argue over where to focus funding and resources at the border.
April 23, 2024
$1.75 million will go to Mesa water infrastructure projects
Mesa Mayor John Giles and Arizona Congressman Greg Stanton on Monday announced roughly $1.75 million in federal money for two water infrastructure projects. Stanton said the projects’ focus is on improving Mesa’s ability to make the most of its water supply.
April 23, 2024
Group aims to unseat 2 AZ Supreme Court justices
A progressive nonprofit is working to unseat Justices Kathryn Hackett King and Clint Bolick, who voted to uphold a near-total abortion ban in state law and will be up for retention on the November ballot.
April 23, 2024
AZ Sen. Rogers wants primary opponent Cook disqualified
In her bid to win reelection, Republican state Sen. Wendy Rogers (R-Flagstaff) wants her primary opponent, Rep. David Cook (R-Globe), disqualified from the ballot.
April 22, 2024
CA governor voices support for bill to attract AZ abortion providers
California Gov. Gavin Newsom said he’s preparing to introduce emergency legislation to state lawmakers that would offer Arizona abortion providers an expedited path to getting licensed there.
April 22, 2024
Signature challenge dropped against CD1 candidate
Residents in Arizona’s Congressional District 1 dropped their legal challenge that alleged Democrat Marlene Galán-Woods did not qualify for the ballot.
April 22, 2024
This week at the Arizona Capitol: Hobbs starts hiring freeze to help balance state budget
Howie Fischer of Capitol Media Services joins The Show to talk about how budget negotiations will go as the state moves closer to the fiscal year deadline of June 30.
April 22, 2024
U.S. Supreme Court wont hear Kari Lake election case
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to consider a request by Republican U.S. Senate candidate Kari Lake to ban the use of electronic vote-counting machines in Arizona.
April 22, 2024
BBC Look Ahead: A hearing about sending arms to Israel
As the conflict between Israel and Hamas continues, there will be a hearing this week in the United Kingdom over whether Britain could be deemed to be breaking international law by sending arms to Israel.
April 22, 2024
Jim Weiers, former speaker of Arizona House, dies at 70
James "Jim" Patrick Weiers, former Republican speaker of the Arizona House of Representatives, died on Friday at age 70.
April 20, 2024
Ethics chair wont hear complaint by Senate Dems against GOP leaders
The Senate Ethics Committee won’t hold a hearing to investigate accusations that Republican leaders in the chamber violated Senate rules when they ignored Democrats’ efforts to repeal the state’s near-total abortion ban.
April 19, 2024

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