Politics
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Arizona’s abortion ban: A dangerous step back
OPINION: Republicans have ushered in an unpopular, total ban on abortion in Arizona. It’s time to reject this law—and vote out any lawmaker that supports it.
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What to know about the Arizona Supreme Court ruling that reinstates an 1864 total abortion ban
The Arizona Supreme Court has delivered a landmark decision in giving the go-ahead to enforce a long-dormant law that bans nearly all abortions, drastically altering the legal landscape within the state around terminating pregnancies. RELATED: Arizona Republicans rush to distance themselves from abortion ban they fought for The law predating Arizona’s statehood provides no exceptions…
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Arizona Republicans rush to distance themselves from abortion ban they fought for
Anti-abortion politicians have spent years paving the way for a total ban on abortion services. Now, they’re pivoting away from this wildly unpopular policy.
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VIDEO: Gov. Katie Hobbs responds to Arizona Supreme Court abortion ban
In response to today’s Arizona Supreme Court ruling that a near-total abortion ban from 1864 is enforceable, Gov. Katie Hobbs said, “I refuse to allow extremist county prosecutors to use this abortion ban to lock up women and doctors seeking or providing needed healthcare.”
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BREAKING: Arizona Supreme Court announces reinstatement of 1864 abortion ban
The Arizona Supreme Court Tuesday announced the reinstatement of an 1864 law that criminalizes abortion care of any kind, except to save the life of the mother.
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WATCH: Republican lawmaker invites prayer group to speak in tongues at Arizona Capitol
State Sen. Anthony Kern escorted a religious group to the senate floor Monday morning and led them in prayer, where he asked for divine intervention in legislative matters as those around him spoke in tongues. “Let is be so, father God,” Kern said. “Lord right now we ask thee to release the presence of…
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Biden unveils new plan for student debt relief
The president’s plan builds on existing debt cancellation efforts and would extend loan relief to more than 30 million borrowers.
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VIDEO: Phoenix Rep. Judy Schwiebert breaks down why posting religious text in classrooms harms students
@coppercourier Phoenix Rep. Judy Schwiebert breaks down why posting religious text in classrooms could trivialize and demean the beliefs of students. #azleg #azpol #1A #10commandments #everythingarizona ♬ original sound – Copper Courier
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How Gov. Hobbs plans to wipe out over 80% of medical debt for Arizonans like Misty
$30 million in funding from the Biden administration has been allocated to pay off up to $2 billion in medical debt currently held by Arizona residents.
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Arizona Labor unions host successful citizenship fair, with more in the works
The local painter’s union hall in Phoenix was filled with volunteers, immigration lawyers, and applicants for naturalization.
