Government
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‘Tone deaf’ proposal to ban pride flags, among others, meets dead end
Rep. Nick Kupper quickly moved to block his own bill that aimed to restrict the display of all but a few specific flags on government property, bringing First Amendment violation concerns.
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Arizona’s Legislature is creating a climate of fear for immigrant families
Thirteen anti-immigration laws have been proposed by Arizona Republicans to expedite Trump’s mass deportation plan.
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Arizona GOP proposes ‘sick and evil’ bounty bill targeting immigrant community
Sen. Jake Hoffman wants a $2,500 bounty on the head of every undocumented immigrant in Arizona, paid for by taxes on foreign wire transfers.
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Arizona’s educators are tired of national and state lawmakers targeting their most vulnerable students
Arizona’s public school allies are tired of bearing the brunt of right-wing political attacks and are calling on elected leaders to protect students.
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Disability assistance on the chopping block as costs for Arizona’s school voucher system continue to soar
Republican legislators support over $100 million in budget overrides for private school subsidies, but refuse to fund a disability assistance program with a similar price tag.
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Rep. Ciscomani votes to cut Medicaid after saying he’d protect it
While passing a budget resolution is the first step in a lengthy process, what’s left in it provides a framework that will shape federal spending—including slashing nearly $1 trillion in Medicaid spending by 2036.
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Schweikert votes for budget he called ‘immoral’ to subsidize billionaire tax cuts
The Republican-controlled US Congress is working to pass a budget described by Schweikert as “financial Armageddon.”
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The Legislature is ignoring five affordability proposals. Here’s how to make them pay attention.
Eight affordability bills to address housing costs and high medical bills are set to expire. Here’s how experts say voters could help save them.
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Why climate activists oppose Arizona Sen. Frank Carroll’s proposal to confront poor air quality
The legislation would allow the state to sue outside entities over emissions, but contradicts current climate science and constitutional law.
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Arizona senator defends anti-trans legislation, despite pushback from the community it endangers
Bills limiting students’ pronoun and bathroom usage are being considered for the fourth year in a row in Arizona’s State House.
