In the aftermath of the 2018 elections, House Republicans in the Arizona State Legislature had an opportunity to change course and band with Democrats in charting a new forward direction for the people and the state. THEY FAILED. Instead of working with Democrats on the budget and other pressing matters, they decided to consider or … Read more
Although we had a short floor calendar on May 1, we had some rousing debates. The highlight was a two-hour debate on SB1085, association health plans. (Watch the action here, beginning at 19:32 min.) The Republicans have had three bills this year to lower healthcare insurance costs by encouraging people to leave the healthcare marketplace. … Read more
In a supersonic pace (sparked by a federal lawsuit) that normally is not seen in the political process, the Arizona State Legislature passed and Governor Doug Ducey signed a law repealing language, commonly known as “No Promo Homo.” that had been codified since 1991 that restricted what teachers could instruct, and what students can learn, … Read more