Arizona lawmakers to take up bill on gender-specific places

An Arizona House committee Wednesday is scheduled to take up a bill that would make it a crime to use the wrong bathroom.

New proposal expected in sales tax simplification debate

The debate over simplifying the state’s sales tax system could shift from the State House to the Senate this week.

Analysis shows impact of sales tax simplification unclear

A new analysis shows it’s unclear what kind of impact proposed changes to the state’s sales tax system would have on Arizona, and its cities.

Telemedicine bill advancing in legislature

A measure that would require health insurers to cover certain services provided by telemedicine won the approval of a state house committee Tuesday.

Arizona legislature receives low marks for online access

A national pro-transparency group says the Arizona Legislature is not doing enough to share information with the public.

Arizona business leaders pushing for new education standards

Business leaders in Arizona are strongly backing the state’s transition to the Common Core standards – a multi-state effort in math and English that supporters say will teach students to think, rather than memorize facts.

Arizona lawmakers considering sales tax simplification plan

Governor Jan Brewer has made simplifying the state’s sales tax system a top priority for this legislative session.

Common Core standards coming to Arizona schools

Arizona high school graduation rates have inched up in the past few years, though federal data show the state still ranks right near the national average.

Arizona lawmakers to take up school safety measures

State lawmakers this week will take up two proposals dealing with school safety.

Arizona senate to vote on changing initiative petition deadline

The Arizona Senate is scheduled to vote Monday on whether to give voters a chance to re-think a decision they made less than three years ago.

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