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.
Ducey signs bills limiting school mask, vaccination rules
The Republican governor signed the two bills on Monday.
Judge nixes suit that wants Trump backers off ballot
Lawsuits sought to disqualify three Republican lawmakers from the ballot because they participated in or helped organize the Jan. 6, 2021, rally in Washington that ended with an unprecedented attack on Congress.
Arizona Supreme Court throws out ballot measure aimed at repealing flat tax
Arguing it mostly benefited the wealthy, opponents of the tax policy petitioned to put it up to a statewide vote.
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.
The man behind Arizona's sentencing laws
This week on Gavel to Gavel, ProPublica's Nicole Santa Cruz discusses the role of Steve Twist in shaping criminal justice in Arizona.
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.
Huckelberry resignation tainted by last-minute reports
News stories allege Huckelberry hid his retirement from supervisors.
Arizona Supreme Court declines GOP lawsuit against early voting
The party's lawyers argue that early voting is not allowed under the state Constitution.
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.
