Arizona cities and towns urge veto of election bill

Leaders of cities and towns from across the state are urging Governor Jan Brewer to veto a bill that would force them to consolidate their elections with the state, and hold their elections during even numbered years starting in 2014. From Phoenix, KJZZ’s Mark Brodie reports.

Pearce supporters trying to pass recall reimbursement measure

Arizona lawmakers are making one last push to reimburse former State Senate President Russell Pearce for the expenses he incurred in last year's recall election.

Arizona voters to decide state sovereignty

Arizona voters will get to decide whether to take away Washington, D.C.’s authority over the state’s land, air, water and other natural resources. From Phoenix, KJZZ’s Mark Brodie reports.

22,000 Arizona kids to get health insurance

Around 22,000 low-income kids will now be able to get health care, through Arizona’s Child Health Insurance Program, known as Kids Care. From Phoenix, KJZZ’s Mark Brodie reports.

Lawsuit threatened over AZ budget sweep

State lawmakers have not yet started voting on the new state budget…but there’s already a threatened lawsuit over one of its provisions. From Phoenix, KJZZ’s Mark Brodie reports.

Bill aimed at disbanding police force in polygamist town fails

The Arizona House of Representatives narrowly rejected a move aimed at disbanding the police department in a polygamist town. 

Legislature approves contraceptive coverage bill

The state legislature has approved a bill that would allow more employers to deny contraceptive coverage as part of their health benefits. From Phoenix, KJZZ’s Mark Brodie reports.

Arizona Senate approves funding ban for groups like Planned Parenthood that perform abortions

The state senate has voted to prohibit state money or contracts from going to organizations that perform abortions. From Phoenix, KJZZ’s Mark Brodie has more.

U.S. Senate panel takes up SB 1070

The U.S. Supreme Court won’t hear arguments on Arizona’s immigration law until Wednesday, but SB 1070 will be on the minds of some in Washington, DC Tuesday. From Phoenix, KJZZ’s Mark Brodie reports.

AZ Senate approves booster seat bill

A bill that would require booster seats for some Arizona car passengers is advancing in the state legislature.

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