Previewing the 2020 legislative session, overcoming addiction stigmas
What Gov. Ducey and legislative leaders are prioritizing this year.
Tucson and Arizona continue war of wills over when to hold elections
The City Council this week told legal staff to assert Tucson's right to keep the system as it is.
House bill could generate more health services for Native American elders
If passed, the Tribal Elder Care Improvement Act would award grants to tribal agencies to support elder health care.
US Senate passes bill repealing discriminatory laws against Native Americans
The Respect Act would eliminate laws like one that allows the forced removal of children from their homes to attend boarding school.
Group explores community impact of violence against Indigenous women
MMWIG committee members hear "heart-wrenching" stories from family members.
Lawmakers prepping punishment for Tucson if voters approve sanctuary city law
Two Arizona legislators are readying bills that experts say would likely end up in court if passed.
Effort to nix English immersion in Arizona finds support
Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle point to data suggesting immersion doesn't ease students' struggles.
Tucson takes step toward raising tobacco age within city
Members debated the merits of the city-only proposal, and some voiced concern over potential state preemption.
Regents say funding proposal preps Arizona for tech-driven economy
The budget request would set Arizona up to compete successfully in a changing economic landscape, the board chair says.
Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs on priorities ahead of 2020
Election security and access to polls are part of her focus.
Ducey backs court orders to require mental health evaluations
The governor said law enforcement needs tools to keep firearms away from people with mental health problems.
Arizona committee to begin studying violent crime against Indigenous women and girls
A main goal is to improve data collection on missing and murdered cases involving Indigenous women and girls.
Benefits issue is still pending before Arizona Supreme Court
At issue is whether a 2016 law conflicted with a 2006 voter-approved law on benefits and wages.
Law aims to help prevent teen suicides in Arizona
Recent legislation mandates suicide prevention training in the state's middle schools and high schools.
Data on missing or murdered Tohono O'odham females could help guide prevention efforts
New Arizona law requires law enforcement to collect this data in an effort to prevent violence.
