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Controversial Abortion Bill Passed by House

Controversial Abortion Bill Passed by House

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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.
Arizona Has the 'Worst' Unemployment Benefits. Don't Expect That to Change

By Steven Hsieh
Mar 23, 2020

Could you get by on $240 a week?
Arizona House Passes Industry-Backed Bill Mandating Cage-Free Eggs

By Elizabeth Whitman
Mar 12, 2020

The House voted overwhelmingly on Wednesday to pass a bill requiring hens to be cage-free by 2025.
Update: Phoenix Presidential Debate Moving to Washington, D.C., Due to COVID-19

By Ali Swenson
Mar 12, 2020

The Democratic debate in Phoenix this Sunday won't have a live audience or press room amid COVID-19 concerns, the network announced in an email Tuesday.
Update: NAU to Switch to Online Classes Over Coronavirus for at Least Two Weeks

By Ali Swenson
Mar 12, 2020

The change will go into effect Monday, March 23, when students return from their spring break.
Arizona Governor Declares State of Emergency on Coronavirus, With Nine Cases So Far

By Elizabeth Whitman
Mar 11, 2020

The state has nine cases of COVID-19 so far.

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