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In Leaked Audio, AZ Leg Warned New Law 'Unconstitutional'

In Leaked Audio, AZ Leg Warned New Law 'Unconstitutional'

New Arizona Law Passed to Curb Rampant Auto Theft

New Arizona Law Passed to Curb Rampant Auto Theft

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Arizona's New Adoption Law Sparks Outcry

By Elias Weiss
Apr 25, 2022

This new Arizona law both fights and fosters religious discrimination in the state's foster care system. It all depends on who you ask.
Arizona's Far-Right Lawmakers Push 'Culture War' Bills, Alarming Civil Rights Advocates

By Katya Schwenk
Jan 11, 2022

Republican lawmakers in Arizona want to make "Donald Trump Day" a state holiday, charge doctors with felonies for providing healthcare to trans youth, and spend hundreds of millions on border wall construction.
Arizona Extremists Are Planning to Gather at the State Capitol — Just in Time for the 'Audit' Results

By Katya Schwenk
Sep 20, 2021

Arizona elected officials will speak alongside Capitol rioters at Phoenix's own "Justice For J6" rally.
Bill Mandating Jail for Abortion Doctors Nears Governor Ducey's Desk

By Josh Kelety
Apr 2, 2021

A bill that would threaten doctors who perform certain abortions with jail time is one vote away from the governor's desk.
Jail Time for Arizona Abortion Doctors? Controversial Bill Is Advancing in the Legislature

By Josh Kelety
Mar 19, 2021

Healthcare industry advocates and doctors testified in opposition to the bill prior to the committee vote.
Republican Lawmakers Are Making a Big Push to Criminalize Abortions

By Josh Kelety
Mar 4, 2021

A variety of bills that critics say undermine abortion in Arizona are gaining steam in the state Legislature.
Licking Ice Cream That Others Might Buy in a Store is Now a Crime in Arizona

By Ray Stern
Feb 19, 2021

"This is an awful solution to a problem that basically doesn’t exist."
State Senator Ugenti-Rita Suspended From Twitter After Exposing Sexist Troll

By Erasmus Baxter
Feb 9, 2021

She says it’s part of Twitter’s left-wing agenda.
State Senator Kelly Townsend Wants to Invalidate Mailed-In Ballots

By Josh Kelety
Jan 28, 2021

State Senator Kelly Townsend's new bill is the latest in a slew of bills that would undermine Arizona's early voting system.
Several Arizona Republicans Back Bill Requiring Homicide Charges for Abortions

By Josh Kelety
Jan 22, 2021

If approved, a new bill could make abortion providers and patients eligible for the death penalty in Arizona.
House Republicans Appoint Disinfo Boss to Help Lead Elections Committee

By Erasmus Baxter
Nov 17, 2020

Jake Hoffman is banned from Twitter.
Arizona General Election Results 2020

By Erasmus Baxter
Nov 7, 2020

State, federal, and local election results are in!
Banned on Social Media, Arizona House Candidate Draws a Write-in Challenge

By Erasmus Baxter
Oct 19, 2020

"There is definitely a hunger in the community to have an option other than Jake Hoffman."
Democrats Allege Ducey Improperly Used Millions in Federal Pandemic Relief Money

By Josh Kelety
Oct 7, 2020

Governor Doug Doucey used millions in federal pandemic relief money to pay for state agencies
Confederate Monuments Removed From Arizona State Land

By Ray Stern
Jul 23, 2020

"...We believe it unwise to repair them where they are located..."
Ducey Changes Course as COVID-19 Numbers Get Bad — Really Bad

By Josh Kelety and Erasmus Baxter
Jun 17, 2020

In a press conference today, Ducey reversed his earlier position.
Phoenix's Sixth Night of Police Brutality Protests Went Peacefully

By Ray Stern
Jun 3, 2020

Protests are expected to continue this afternoon in Phoenix, with the "Defund Phoenix Police" rally planned by four groups, and a rally in Laveen.
Ducey Tells Arizonans to Stay Home, Unless They're Golfing

By Elizabeth Whitman
Mar 30, 2020

The move comes later than many experts thought it should.
Arizona Emergency Manager Resigns, Criticizing State's Handling of COVID-19

By Elizabeth Whitman
Mar 29, 2020

Wendy Smith-Reeve cited "the lack of communication and transparency" as one of the reasons for her departure.
Ducey: Arizona Is 'Not the Same as Other States,' No Shelter-in-Place for Now

By Elizabeth Whitman
Mar 23, 2020

COVID-19 cases in Arizona are rising rapidly, and limited data means officials don't know the full scope of the outbreak here.

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