Despite going 166 days, the second regular session of Arizona’s 55th Legislature saw generally good attendance from lawmakers in both the House and Senate. Beyond the standouts, however, there were also some exceptions.
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Dems pass liberal bills under GOP members’ names
Democrats in Arizona are passing liberal legislation disguised under the names of cooperative Republican members in a hyper-partisan political climate. Sen. Martín Quezada, D-Glendale, told the chamber on the last day of session that Republicans supported him more than they knew. “I do want to give a shoutout to Senator Shope because you may have …
Lawmakers to tour state, push affordable housing
A new legislative committee is planning to tackle the affordable housing crisis, saying zoning laws and community pushback are major barriers to building residences that meet local needs.
Residents push for GOP bill targeting drop in homelessness
A nonpartisan group of residents is pushing for a GOP bill aimed at decreasing homelessness across the state, saying now is the time to tackle the crisis.