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The Arizona House of Representatives passed a bill that would allow those in HOA communities to fly any historic version of the American flag, including the Betsy Ross flag at the time of the Revolution.
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State Sen. John Kavanagh’s Senate Bill 1001 requires school employees to call a student by the pronoun that aligns with their biological sex, not the one the student identifies with — unless their parents say it’s OK to use trans pronouns.
Jan. 17, 2023
Having retaken a slim majority in the U.S. House, Republicans plan to initiate impeachment proceedings against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. Arizona Congresswoman Debbie Lesko supports the move.
Jan. 16, 2023
On Friday, Gov. Katie Hobbs announced her executive budget and revealed her desire to eliminate the state’s universal school voucher program. Nonpartisan organization Save Our Schools Arizona praised Hobbs, saying her agenda will benefit public education.
Jan. 16, 2023
On Thursday, Vice President Kamala Harris will travel to Tonopah, Arizona, to celebrate the groundbreaking of a high voltage transmission line known as the Ten West Link.
Jan. 14, 2023
Gov. Katie Hobbs collected nearly $1.5 million in donations from corporations and other special interests to cover the cost of her inauguration. But the event cost only about $207,000 to put on.
Jan. 14, 2023
A proposal by newly elected Rep. Matt Gress (R-Phoenix) would set the minimum age for legislators at 18. They now have to be 25 to take office. Voters would have the final say if approved by the Legislature.
Jan. 13, 2023
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Arizona’s new Democratic governor on Friday rolled out a state budget proposal that pours new cash into tax credits for low-income parents and takes aim at a housing crisis that has triggered a big increase in homelessness.
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Jan. 13, 2023
A proposed Arizona Coyotes’ hockey arena and entertainment district in northwest Tempe will be decided by voters in a special election in May. Before then, any individual or organization can make arguments for or against the project.
Jan. 13, 2023
Some legislators want to widen a second section of the Interstate 10 between Phoenix and Tucson to create a smoother ride. But Arizona was rejected from getting federal funding.
Jan. 13, 2023
Former Arizona gubernatorial candidate Christine Jones and Democratic strategist Tony Cani joined The Show to talk about Gov. Katie Hobbs’ State of the State address and lawmakers’ reaction to it, Maricopa County bringing in a former state Supreme Court justice to look into Election Day printer problems and more.
Jan. 13, 2023
The proposals range from closing early voting days sooner, reforming campaign finance laws, and making the county recorder a nonpartisan position.
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Jan. 12, 2023
Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne gave his State of Education speech Wednesday and touched on a number of issues — including school vouchers, English immersion and a campaign pledge to return to traditional discipline.
Jan. 12, 2023
Arizona Republican lawmakers are moving to cut income tax for corporations in the state. Those rates are proposed to be cut nearly in half, potentially cutting state revenue by nearly $670 million a year.
Jan. 12, 2023
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs has been in office a little over a week, and she’s deep into the job already. The Show sat down with the new governor to talk about her faith, her career and a bruising campaign.
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Jan. 11, 2023
Politicians, tribal leaders and the head of a local humanitarian group in Arizona's Yuma County called on a politically diverse delegation of senators from around the U.S. to pass immigration reform amid an increase in migrant arrivals that can overwhelm local resources.
Jan. 11, 2023
Arizona Housing Department Director Tom Simplot will be staying on for a few more weeks, before Gov. Katie Hobbs’ nominee Joan Serviss takes over. The Show spoke with Simplot about the state of Arizona’s housing shortage.
Jan. 11, 2023
During her first State of the State address this week, Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs told members of the press she wants Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to visit the Arizona-Sonora border.
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Jan. 10, 2023
For his part, President Joe Biden pushed back on the notion of the U.S. having abandoned the region, and pointed to substantial spending in recent years.
Jan. 10, 2023
Kari Lake continues to deny she lost the election for Arizona governor. Appearing on Fox News Sunday, Lake claimed that 75% of people at polling stations on Election Day were voting for her.
Jan. 10, 2023
A key focus for Gov. Katie Hobbs’s first State of the State address was education. However, her speech received criticism from legislative Republican Leaders.
Jan. 10, 2023
