Discussion: an update from the 2021 Arizona legislative session
Arizona 360 checks in with Arizona Capitol Times reporter Julia Shumway
Gov. Ducey signs COVID-19 liability shield into law
Critics say measure would reward bad actors who flouted health guidance and endangered their workers or the public
State Senate panel moves to ban COVID-19 vaccine requirements
Local government and business would be banned from requiring vaccines for employees and customers.
State Senate committee takes aim at abortion
The bill would ban abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy.
No movement on groundwater protection bills
This year's efforts to bring more regulation to Arizona's groundwater use have failed in the state legislature.
Arizona legislature proposes controversial changes to election laws
Voting advocates criticize bills that could change the permanent early voting list or mail-in ballots.
Arizona bill would shield businesses from COVID-19 lawsuits
Republicans backed the measure in a party-line vote in the House Judiciary Committee
Bill would allow Indigenous students to wear cultural clothing at graduation
Advocates say after a year of protests over racial injustice, it's a meaningful change.
State Sen. Boyer discusses his support for reopening schools
The Republican chairs the Education Committee and is a high school teacher outside of the Legislature.
Arizona move toward 100% clean energy faces challenge from legislature
The legislature considers limiting the power of state utility regulators as it looks to increase Arizona's renewable energy standard.
Arizona Dreamers hopeful for change as new in-state bill lands in the House
A bill that would give all Arizona graduates access to in-state tuition passed the Arizona Senate earlier this month.
AZ voter-approved laws could be restricted
State senators approved a change to the implementation of voter approved laws.
Election bills clear state senate
Investigation funding, new affidavits approved.
Arizona seeks to create surface water protections after Clean Water Act rollback
The legislation aims to fill the gap left by the rollback of federal protections, but not everyone is pleased with the current proposal.
Checking in on the 2021 Arizona legislative session
A discussion with Arizona Capitol Times reporter Julia Shumway.
