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Arizona lawmakers at loggerheads over budget

This week, The Buzz examines the state's surplus and the debate over how to use it.

The Constitutional amendment that could disqualify some Arizona politicians from office

Section 3 of the 14th Amendment was written to keep Confederate leaders out of government after the Civil War but has a newfound relevance.

Arizona has a surplus. How will lawmakers spend it?

Gavel to Gavel speaks with economist Jim Rounds about the state's budget outlook and how long Arizona's surplus might last.

Arizona House votes to delay controversial new election law

As it stands now, the law would likely go into effect between the primary and general elections this year.

Arizona AG letter offers no proof of 2020 election fraud

The review released Wednesday outlines Attorney General Mark Brnovich's concerns with some election procedures but does not provide proof of any major issues.

Arizona could create new rules for voting by mail

Opponents point to Texas, which adopted similar policies and saw thousands of ballots rejected during a primary election last month.

Arizona will require voters to prove citizenship, residency

The Legislature’s own lawyers say the measure is unconstitutional, directly contradicts a recent Supreme Court decision and is likely to be thrown out in court.

Arizona governor signs bills limiting abortion, trans rights

Among legislation signed Wednesday is a ban on abortion after 15 weeks of pregnancy.

Arizona lawmakers may give some politicians an early retirement with full pension

Some members of the elected officials retirement plan could retire at age 55 after 10 years in office, instead of waiting until age 62.

Arizona House votes to ban abortion after 15 weeks

Senate Bill 1164 heads to Gov. Ducey's desk for his signature or veto.

Final Arizona election report finds no county data issues

The report found no evidence that the county's ballot tabulation equipment was connected to the internet or any data deleted.

Arizona Senate committee approves bill to scrap early voting

Absentee voting would be limited to a narrow set of circumstances.

Is it time Arizona got a lieutenant governor? Voters could decide

A House committee advanced a proposal Wednesday to create a position for lieutenant governor.

New interest in an obscure political office at the base of Arizona’s GOP

Arizona lawmakers face a backlash after scrapping elections this year for precinct committeemen. What is driving new interest in the post?

Arizona Republican who backs white nationalism is censured

Pressure mounted within the GOP this week after Sen. Rogers said her political opponents should face a “newly built set of gallows.”

Arizona Senate votes to create tax credit for film producers

The measure was approved Thursday with bipartisan support.

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