STATE LEGISLATURE
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Rep. Judy Schwiebert talks education, family, and what it takes to change the system
North Valley residents: Bookmark this exclusive Q&A with Rep. Schwiebert, part of The Copper Courier’s guide to voting in the 2024 election.
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LUCHA sues to block anti-immigration ballot measure over single-subject law
Ballot measures can only address a single subject, but the Republican-backed proposal would change court proceedings, the criminal code, labor laws, prison regulations, and public health and safety requirements.
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GOP legislators’ latest ballot proposal: Shield appointed judges from being voted out
Arizona lawmakers voted Wednesday to send an initiative to the November ballot that would protect two state Supreme Court justices targeted for removal from the bench over their support for a near-total abortion ban dating back to the Civil War.
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BREAKING: Arizona Republicans ban public from attending controversial immigration bill vote, in possible violation of state law
The anti-immigration measure has been met with criticism from law enforcement, business owners, faith leaders, immigration rights groups, and Democratic lawmakers.
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Republicans move to add ballot measure allowing warrantless arrests over immigration suspicions
The bill, disguised as an effort to address the fentanyl crisis, would allow law enforcement across the state to arrest anyone they suspected is an undocumented immigrant.
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BREAKING: Arizona Republicans ram through anti-immigration bill, bypassing public
Lawmakers used a procedural maneuver to sidestep public comment on the bill after more than 100 business owners and community leaders spoke out against it.
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Nondiscrimination laws are popular in Arizona. So why hasn’t the state adopted one?
Republican legislators continue to place emphasis on anti-LGBTQ legislation, brushing off a bill expanding Arizona’s existing non-discrimination laws to include sexual orientation and gender identity.
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Op-ed: Arizona Republicans are failing to make life more affordable for families
While Republicans push shortsighted tax cuts with ill-intended consequences, Democrats are committed to crafting a state budgets that are sound in policy and intention.
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‘Gilbert Goons’ use of weapons could lead to reform
The teen gang that has been accused of a string of violent attacks has proudly displayed an arsenal of brass knuckles guns on TikTok.
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Republicans push termination of economic growth agency, Democrats call for reform
The agency has been hailed as essential to combating past economic recessions, but has recently been criticized for wasteful spending on luxury gifts for business leaders.
