Water, heat, short-term rentals high on Hobbs’ legislative radar
PHOENIX — Extensive post-session interviews with Gov. Katie Hobbs and Capitol Media Services yielded a few other points. water The governor said he is considering whether changes to Arizona law regarding who can lease state land and what uses are allowed there are needed. All of this came to the fore following reports that Fondmonte, […]
Early look at 2024’s competitive legislative districts
As the 2024 state elections approach, Republicans and Democrats are already targeting several key constituencies that could determine which party takes control of Congress. Republicans hold a majority of one seat each in the state House of Representatives and the Senate, and some of the early forces are vying for seats representing highly competitive constituencies. […]
9 Injured In Ohio Shooting, Prompting Congresswoman To Call For ‘Significant Legislative Action’
A gunman opened fire early Sunday morning in downtown Cleveland, injuring nine people, prompting state officials to seek gun control measures. Authorities said the shooting occurred just before 2:30 a.m. Sunday as a crowd of people emerged from a bar in the city’s warehouse district, CBS News. report. Eight people between the ages of 23 […]
Az county attorneys, GOP legislative leaders, spar with Hobbs over executive orders
More than a dozen county attorneys have protested against Governor Katie Hobbs’ recent move to stop the criminalization of abortion medicine. At the same time, Republican lawmakers have expressed anger at the order and another banning state funding and promoting so-called “conversion therapy” for LGBTQ Arizonas. Last month, Mr. Hobbs issued a flurry of executive […]
Rep. Keith Seaman reflects on first legislative session
As a lifelong educator, it’s safe to say that Rep. Keith Seaman felt like a fish out of water during his first few days in the Arizona congressman. Seaman held an elected office on the Coolidge Board of Education, but it was impossible to compare that experience to working in the political heart of Arizona. […]
County attorneys, GOP legislative leaders, spar with Hobbs over executive orders | State
Photo Credit: Caitlin Sievers | Arizona Miller More than a dozen county attorneys have protested against Governor Katie Hobbs’ recent move to stop the criminalization of abortion medicine. At the same time, Republican lawmakers have expressed anger at the order and another banning state funding and promoting so-called “conversion therapy” for LGBTQ Arizonas. Last month, […]
County attorneys, GOP legislative leaders, spar with Hobbs over executive orders
More than a dozen county attorneys have protested against Governor Katie Hobbs’ recent move to stop the criminalization of abortion medicine. At the same time, Republican lawmakers have expressed anger at the order and another banning state funding and promoting so-called “conversion therapy” for LGBTQ Arizonas. Last month, Mr. Hobbs issued a flurry of executive […]
Cano resigns for graduate school at Harvard, creating fifth legislative vacancy this session
A former state House minority leader has formally resigned, creating the fifth vacancy in Congress. Rep. Andrés Cano (D-Tucson) sent his resignation Tuesday to state officials including Gov. Katie Hobbs, Secretary of State Adrian Fontes and House Speaker Ben Thoma (R-Peoria). A resignation was expected. Kano announced on May 6 that he was resigning after […]
Supervisors hear report on legislative session and Arizona counties | News
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Legislative push to ban suspensions for absenteeism falls short
A bill that would prevent Arizona schools from suspending students for missing classes failed to pass Congress this year despite bipartisan support. Democratic Rep. Laura Terek created House Bill 2748 in response to a nearly year-long investigation by AZCIR and the Hechinger Report, a controversial disciplinary measure that would suspend Arizona students for tardiness and […]
