Sen. Petersen says he turned over the Cyber Ninjas "audit" of 2020 race after getting federal grand jury subpoena in what appears to be the latest bid by Trump to argue that he really won the 2020 race. Never mind that even Republican AG found that report flawed. tucson.com/article_5426...
Wonder what he thinks of Jews....
Will AZ lawmakers rush to correct what judge ruled are constitutional flaws in the way the state funds buildings and equipment? Don't hold your breath as an appeal is likely to further delay this case that has been pending since 2017. tucson.com/news/state-r...
House to vote on Manhattan Institute bill creating new AZ crimes of "civil terrorism" and "subversion." But Rep. Kolodin amendments move what he considers the parts that clearly violate constitutional rights. tucson.com/news/state-r...
While other conservative groups have had state license plates approved to raise money, Gov. Hobbs concludes that one with image of Charlie Kirk to raise money for Turning Point USA is unacceptable. tucson.com/news/state-r...
After 9-year lawsuit judge concludes state not meeting its constitutional obligations to ensure students have the buildings and equipment they need to learn. While judge set November deadline to comply, appeals by GOP lawmakers will slow that up. tucson.com/news/state-r...
ICYMI: Senate OKs Mesnard bill to eliminate any state capital gains taxes when you sell your family homes. But @mitziepstein.bsky.social questions what's wrong with taxing gains of more than $500,000? tucson.com/news/local/a...
State senators weighing rules on use by police (and the private companies that contract with them) of info from automated license plate readers. But Sen. Hoffman says they're full of loopholes and hopes to kill this plan in favor of something better. tucson.com/news/state-r...
House and Senate GOP leaders seek to overturn ruling of federal judge who said the state cannot demand transgender individuals first have to undergo sex-change surgery before getting an amended birth certificate. tucson.com/news/state-r...
ICYMI: Share of K-12 dollars that end up in classrooms slips - again. But the "why" of all that remains in doubt even as Rep. Gress pushes plan to punish school districts that don't make their way to 60%. tucson.com/news/state-r...
ICYMI: Trump's name on an Arizona state road? Not if @senanaliseortiz.bsky.social has anything to say about it, saying anyone mentioned 38,000 times in the Epstein files plus conviction on business fraud to cover up hush money paid to a porn star doesn't deserve the honor. tucson.com/news/state-r...
Senate gives preliminary OK to some regulations of how police can use info from automated license plate readers. But future in doubt as Sen. Hoffman says it's eyewash and will allow more government-blessed surveillance of Arizonans. tucson.com/news/state-r...
Bid by Sen. Rogers to rename State Route 260 in Northern Arizona as the Donald J. Trump Highway runs into headwinds from Sen. Ortiz who points out not only the president's name in the Epstein files but other issues she says makes him unworthy. tucson.com/news/state-r...
Percentage of K-12 dollars that ends up in classrooms hits 20-year low. This comes as Rep. Gress pushing measure to force districts to hit 60% for face possible penalties. But lobbyist for school biz officials says low spending and fixed costs helped create the problem. tucson.com/news/state-r...
Senate OKs Shamp measure to outlaw use of Sharia law in Arizona amid accusations by @priya4az.bsky.social that this is about religious bias and questions from @mitziepstein.bsky.social of whether it's actually law or a religious philosophy. tucson.com/news/state-r...
Latest report shows percentage of dollars spent on teacher salaries and other classroom expenses in AZ is down, again. Rep. Gress says that just shows the need for his ballot measure to force schools to 60%. But Chuck Essigs says it's more complicated than that. tucson.com/news/state-r...
@azsecretary.bsky.social tells federal judge there's no reason for Trump administration to have access to everything in AZ voter rolls, says most of that protected by privacy laws. And he suggests claim of feds simply monitoring is just a pretext for something else. tucson.com/news/local/a...
Current law says homeowners start paying capital gains when they sell if property has appreciated $500K ($250K for singles.) Sen. Mesnard wants to lift that cap. But Sen. Epstein says it's just a bailout for billionaires for their luxury homes. tucson.com/news/local/a...
Rep. Kupper proposal to cap number of investor-owned homes in AZ to create more opportunities for individual home buyers dead for this year as he could not get measure heard in House Commerce Committee. But he vows to see if there's a way forward next year. tucson.com/news/state-r...
Prevailing wage requirement for city contracts? Not in Arizona says Court of Appeals, concluding that voter-approved law allowing cities to have own minimum wage doesn't override earlier ban. tucson.com/news/local/g...
House GOP votes to overturn a 2021 law to incorporate mental health into school programs, says in interferes with parental rights. But Rep. Liguori asks what happened to GOP claim that answer to gun violence is not regulation but more mental health. tucson.com/news/state-r...
Rep. Sandoval sought to ban state and local police from following @icegov.bsky.social practice of wearing masks in routine law enforcement situations. But House Republicans used procedural move to block her from even getting to debate it. tucson.com/news/state-r...
In wake of Tucson teachers calling in sick to attend anti-ICE protest, House OKs measure saying that such coordinated actions would result in automatic firing and loss of ability to every teach in AZ again. But Dems say that sick days are teachers' rights. tucson.com/news/state-r...
State OKs mandate for state and local police to call @icegov.bsky.social when they arrest someone who's not here legally. Foes not this is triggered on arrest (not conviction) and say calling agents to the site could cause dangerous confrontations. tucson.com/news/state-r...
Senate Republicans OK plan to have state conduct its own census in 2030 - but one that counts only citizens. Sen. Hoffman acknowledges that could mean even more GOP state reps and senators. Dems call it unnecessary and confusing. tucson.com/news/state-r...
Sen. Mesnard seeking to tell charter cities like Tucson, Prescott and Tempe that they have to hold their elections on the same day as national and statewide votes despite claims by cities that such a schedule buries their own issues on the ballot. tucson.com/news/local/g...
GOP lawmakers again take aim at transgender kids, expanding ban on surgery to now include any help in gender affirming care. They also advance measure asking voters to limit which bathrooms they can use and tell teachers what are acceptable pronouns. tucson.com/news/state-r...
Lawmakers weigh whether to ask voters to put a provision in AZ Constitution that would create an absolute right not to be vaccinated or even to have to wear a mask. But a doctor says that there are reasons to defeat such a plan. tucson.com/news/state-r...
Bipartisan push to force AZ Independent Party to change its name advances in legislature over objections from party attorney who says it's not about confusion over the word "independent" but a bid by the two big parties to stay in control. tucson.com/news/state-r...
Under investigation for alleged 'pay-to-play' scheme, Gov. Hobbs launches political attack against Sen. Shope who sought the probes, proposed a transparency measure (which she vetoed), and thinks her alternative has loopholes. tucson.com/news/state-r...
