State Legislature
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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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2 bills would provide nearly $20 million for communications, equipment to help battle Arizona wildfires
Arizona lawmakers are considering two bills that would enhance fire departments’ ability to communicate with other agencies during wildfires and pay for engines and water tenders that can travel over rugged terrain.
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The bipartisan bill that could chip away at housing unaffordability in Arizona
The Starter Homes Act would legalize smaller and less costly homes in the state, allowing for younger generations to become homeowners
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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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Prop 139 prevents AZ gov’t from interfering with legal abortions—yet state Republicans keep trying
A new proposed law would set up roadblocks for patients trying to get their abortion medication.
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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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Arizona ICE Act would force law enforcement to prioritize mass deportations over general public safety
The Arizona Senate president wants to tie the hands of local and state law enforcement and force them to carry out President Trump’s federal mass deportation plan.
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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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Arizona bill ignores climate change, blames poor air quality on other countries
The legislation is a second proposal this year that falsely ascribes outside nations as leading contributors to Arizona’s high ozone levels.
