Lawyers challenge Arizona's sweep of mortgage settlement money

Arizona’s attorney general will likely face legal action over part of the state’s recently approved budget. 

Pima County Supervisors select legislative replacement for Patterson

The Pima County Board of Supervisors has appointed Tucson attorney Nick Fontana to the state legislature. Fontana replaces Daniel Patterson, who resigned earlier this month after an ethics panel recommended he be ousted from the legislature.

Tell us about your experiences with HOAs

Arizona's legislature is considering a law that would stop homeowner associations (HOAs) from regulating parking on city streets in some circumstances. We want to know what kind of experiences you've had with your HOA (or someone else's) when it comes to parking. 

State legislature changes property tax rebate rules

State lawmakers want to make it easier for Arizona homeowners to receive a property tax rebate. 

New legislative gifts law makes only minor restrictions

State lawmakers are apparently not ready yet to give up freebies.

Proposed measure would allow Arizona voters to declare a federal law unconstitutional

Arizona voters may get to decide whether to give themselves the ability to declare federal laws unconstitutional.

Reproductive rights the subject of two contested bills

Opponents of proposed reproductive health laws are planning a protest at the state capitol Wednesday. They call the bills some of the harshest and most dangerous in the country.

Guns on campus bill is dead

A bill that would have allowed concealed weapons on Arizona universities and college campuses is dead.

Bus strike prompts additional union-related legislation

A recent strike by Phoenix and Tempe bus drivers against their employer, Veolia Transportation, may come back to haunt them. 

Lawmakers seek power in Arizona Corporation Commission decisions

One of the bills gaining momentum in the state legislature would give the governor and lawmakers more control over some of the decisions made by the Arizona Corporation Commission. Some argue the law is unconstitutional, but supporters say they’re merely trying to set up a system of checks and balances.

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