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Court: Arizona Lawmakers Can't Block Local Employee-Benefit Laws

The court upheld a ruling to toss a law that attempted to bar cities from enacting laws disliked by legislators.

Not So Fast on the Drought Plan: State and Feds Disagree

Federal officials said Arizona did not make the deadline.

Legislature Passes Tax Changes to Align With Federal Code

The bill passed along party lines, with only Republicans voting for the measure.

Stakeholders Reflect On Deadline Passage of Arizona Drought Plan

Lawmakers adopted a plan that stakeholders have been negotiating since last summer.

Thursday Marks Last Day for Arizona to Approve Drought Plan

The Legislature must pass a water-use plan today or the federal government will step in.

Deadline Nears for Colorado River Drought Plan

Arizona's plan has yet to be approved the the state Legislature, while other six states have already agreed to plans.

Senate Committee Votes to Increase Education Sales Tax

The extra money would fund public education in Arizona.

Ducey Releases Budget, Including First Funding for PCC Since 2015

The $11.4 billion spending plan includes $20 million to expand PCC's aviation program.

Democratic Gains Point to Need for Bipartisanship in Arizona House

A discussion with two former state lawmakers about how Democratic gains could affect the legislature.

Gov Ducey Lays Out Agenda in State of the State Speech

He discussed some of his proposals with Lorraine Rivera.

Schools, Roads and Public Health: Priorities for the Arizona Legislature

Conversations with state and local leaders about their goals for the upcoming session.

State Bill Aims to Reduce Teen Vaping

The proposed law would provide a clearer definition of what an e-cigarette is.

Pima County, TUSD Sue State Over Desegregation Funds

The complaint aims to see the state continue to provide aid rather than shift the financial burden to TUSD homeowners.

Arizona Lawmakers Prepare for New Year, New Session

Changing political dynamics could mean a different tone for the 2019 legislative session.

Journalist Roundtable: Issues Awaiting Lawmakers in 2019

Initiatives likely include criminal justice reform and a drought contingency plan.

Shaping Arizona Water Policy in 2019

Vanessa Barchfield interviews incoming State House Speaker Russels Bowers.

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