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Lawmakers can't agree on DHS funding. Stanton on the prospects for ending the partial shutdown
46+ min ago (1042+ words) MARK BRODIE: The partial federal government shutdown is poised to move into its second week over the weekend, as Democrats and Republicans disagree over funding for the Department of Homeland Security. At issue: potential changes to how federal immigration agents…...
Arizona Senate approves plan for 'Charlie Kirk Loop 202,' Turning Point license plate
2+ hour, 15+ min ago (583+ words) Republican state senators found not just one but two ways Wednesday to honor Charlie Kirk. And one is crafted help raise money for Turning Point USA, the organization he founded. On a party-line vote, the Senate approved SB 1010 to rename…...
GOP lawmakers say Arizonans can file their taxes without fear of having to refile
2+ hour, 50+ min ago (498+ words) Republican lawmakers said Wednesday that Arizonans can safely file their taxes without fear of having to refile later on, even though state law doesn't match the tax filing guidance issued by the Arizona Department of Revenue. Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs…...
This Arizona bill would make disrupting religious services a misdemeanor
5+ hour, 49+ min ago (124+ words) Arizona lawmakers advanced a bill that would ban disrupting religious services. The measure would make it a Class 1 misdemeanor to deliberately disturb worship services by creating noise, acting indecently or using profane language. House Bill 4117 is sponsored by Republican Reps....
Maricopa County supervisors accuse Recorder Heap of blocking deal to end legal fight
6+ hour, 1+ min ago (1159+ words) Maricopa County Recorder Justin Heap gave testimony to the Board of Supervisors about claims of voter disenfranchisement coming out of his office in a meeting that featured more verbal sparring than new information about the county's election systems. Heap appeared…...
Arizona GOP lawmakers advance bills that would allow executions by firing squad
10+ hour, 46+ min ago (293+ words) Republican lawmakers on a Senate committee advanced a pair of bills that would give inmates a new option to choose for their method of execution, death by firing squad. Rep. Kevin Payne (R-Peoria) wants to give inmates the option to…...
State Rep. Joseph Chaplik will resign to focus on Arizona congressional campaign
10+ hour, 54+ min ago (133+ words) Republican state Rep. Joseph Chaplik announced Thursday that he will step down from the Arizona Legislature to focus on his congressional campaign. Chaplik represents Scottsdale in the state House of Representatives. He was first elected in 2020 and is a member…...
Report: ICE could pay as much as $2B to local law enforcement for 287(g) agreements
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (434+ words) The initiative offers different models with varying levels of involvement in ICE enforcement and arrests. Two common agreements, known as the jail enforcement and warrant service officer model, allow deputies or police officers to look up the immigration status of…...
Younger Arizonans are struggling to buy homes, Sen. Gallego says
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (283+ words) U.S. Sen. Ruben Gallego says housing prices have climbed too far out of reach for many younger Americans. Speaking at a Tempe Chamber of Commerce event Tuesday, Gallego noted that the average age of first-time homebuyers in the U.S. is now 40 " the…...
These Arizona doctors say immigration enforcement is impacting access to medical care
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (1075+ words) More than 500 people have signed on to an online petition from Arizona health care providers; the petition is asking for a series of changes to the ways in which the Trump administration carries out immigration enforcement that impact residents" access…...