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Arizona House downs budget, tax cut after lone GOP …

6/7/2021
PHOENIX — A lone Republican lawmaker united with House Democrats Monday to quash at least part of a proposal for sharp cuts in taxes for the most wealthy. Rep. David Cook of Globe said he is …

Rural Arizona mayors: Income tax will cripple …

6/3/2021
In 1972, mayors from all over Arizona struck a deal with leaders at the State Capitol that helped our economy grow, kept taxes simple and helped create the strong cities and towns we have today. In …

Senate passes bill banning certain race, sexism …

5/27/2021
PHOENIX — State lawmakers sent a measure to Gov. Doug Ducey on Thursday that would preclude the use of taxpayer dollars to train public employees about race, ethnicity and sex discrimination if …

Arizona legislators seek to up daily allowance for …

5/27/2021
PHOENIX — State lawmakers are moving to raise their own daily allowance — at least for those who don't get to go home every night during the session. On a voice vote late Wednesday the …

Arizona Legislature fails to ban marijuana billboards, …

5/24/2021
PHOENIX — State lawmakers refused Monday to place restrictions on advertising marijuana that don't exist for liquor and, to a great extent, for tobacco products. House Bill 2809 sought an …

Arizona set to increase unemployment benefits, with …

5/19/2021
PHOENIX — Arizona's unemployed are going to have to wait at least a year to see an increase in benefits. And even then they may not get them. A deal negotiated between Gov. Doug Ducey and …

Arizona Legislature working on potential tax cuts for …

5/18/2021
PHOENIX — With the state flush with cash, Republican legislators are circling in on a plan to permanently cut $1.5 billion in annual tax collections over the next several years. The proposal …

Arizona Legislature clears way for four-year community …

4/28/2021
PHOENIX — It's taken at least four decades.But Arizona's community colleges appear to be on the verge of being able to offer four-year degrees. On a 24-6 vote Wednesday, the Senate gave …

Rep. Joanne Osborne to serve as National Conference of …

4/26/2021
State Rep. Joanne Osborne (R-13), chair of the House Health and Human Services Committee, has been appointed to serve as an opioid policy fellow through a year-long program established with the National Conference of State Legislatures.

Senators defend two Arizona voting bills

4/19/2021
PHOENIX — Two Republican senators lashed out Monday at businesses and the media, accusing them of mischaracterizing what is in changes they are proposing to state election laws. Michelle …

Ducey weighs Arizona election laws, impact on Super …

4/9/2021
Gov. Doug Ducey said Thursday his decision on whether to sign some controversial voting bills won’t be swayed by fears of losing the 2023 Super Bowl.

Local advocacy groups call on Arizona legislators to …

4/9/2021
Some local advocacy groups are calling out support of proposed laws that would help bar some fringe lenders from imposing hefty taxes slapped on short-term loans.Officials from the Phoenix-based …