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Lawmakers move to restrict government surveillance in Arizona
4+ hour, 39+ min ago (617+ words) Under the proposed HB 2917, any data captured by a mass surveillance network that does not result in an immediate criminal "hit" must be irreversibly destroyed within three minutes. Arizona lawmakers are debating HB 4001, a bill to regulate alternative nicotine products…...
Arizona appeals federal takeover of prison health care system
5+ day, 12+ hour ago (555+ words) The Arizona State Prison Complex in Safford HB 2100, which was introduced by Rep. Gail Griffin, R-Hereford, creates a new category for small land subdivision, which is property divided between six and 10 lots. The new category would apply to sites that…...
House passes limits on short-term rental occupancy
1+ week, 5+ day ago (653+ words) PHOENIX " Arizona cities aren't going to get a chance to limit the number or placement of short-term rentals. But they will get some additional oversight of what has become in some communities an explosion of homes bought up by investors…...
ADOT unveils 'Arizona Wallet': a digital hub for IDs and vehicle records
2+ week, 11+ hour ago (670+ words) In addition to holding a digital version of a driver license or state ID, ADOT said the Arizona Wallet will soon have the ability to securely hold digital versions of other important documents, such as vehicle registration, title and more....
OUR VIEW Don't let the Legislature pull public business into the shadows
2+ week, 5+ day ago (652+ words) " The Arizona State Land Department is putting 160 acres up for auction near a controversial mine site in Pima County. You first read about it in the Public Notices published by news organizations. High school seniors and college students have until…...
Traveling 'Road to 250' Museum set for March stops in Graham and Greenlee counties
2+ week, 6+ day ago (719+ words) Inside the Road to 250: Arizona Traveling Museum, which will be stopping in Graham and Greenlee counties March 16-20. The mobile exhibition, a centerpiece of Arizona's commemoration of the nation's 250th anniversary, offers residents a rare look at the artifacts and stories that…...
Arizona Supreme Court to decide who qualifies as engineer
3+ week, 1+ day ago (592+ words) The Arizona Supreme Court building in Phoenix. On March 10, the state Supreme Court will hear arguments in the case of Greg Mills, et al. v. State of Arizona. The Arizona Supreme Court will hear a case seeking to determine who qualifies…...
Arizona Independent Party backs Hugh Lytle for governor as its legitimacy remains contested
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (707+ words) Paul Johnson, right, chair of the Arizona Independent Party, endorsing Hugh Lytle, left, on Jan. 27 as the party's choice for governor despite another candidate in the race. PHOENIX " There are two candidates currently running to be the Arizona Independent Party…...
Arizona Democrats weigh penalizing big-money donations in primaries
2+ mon, 3+ day ago (635+ words) PHOENIX " Arizona Democrats want to bar corporate and billionaire contributions in their primary elections " an idea that has been bogged down in the details as the August primary looms. The proposed "People's Primary" could set a national precedent and may…...
Hobbs joins lawmakers in condemning Mayes' comments on ICE
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (621+ words) Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs PHOENIX " Gov. Katie Hobbs on Thursday called the comments by Attorney General Kris Mayes about possible dangers from confrontations between citizens and law enforcement officers "inappropriate." "She should retract them," the Democratic governor said. Arizona Attorney…...