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Talonya Adams Verdict Looms Over Hobbs, Governor's Race
Some political observers expect the jury decision, and the underlying issues behind it, to be a problem for Hobbs in upcoming elections.
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Income Tax Cut Referendum Qualifies For Ballot, Secretary Of State Says
The referendum effort gathered more than enough signatures needed to block the tax cuts from going into effect unless voters approve them.
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Katie Hobbs Defends Firing Talonya Adams, Says Race And Gender Weren't Factors
Hobbs stood by her testimony in both trials that she had lost trust and confidence in Adams, which led to her termination.
Tempe, AZ|News|
ASU Students In Viral Multicultural Space Video Demand School Fight Racism, Protect Students Of Color
The confrontation in the video went viral and conservative and right-wing media and lawmakers shared some of the videos.
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Katie Hobbs Isn’t ‘Fit To Serve’ As Governor After Discriminatory Firing, Staffer Says
In U.S. District Court last week, a jury found that Talonya Adams was the victim of retaliation when the Senate terminated her in 2015.
Across Arizona, AZ|News|
Court: Higher Water Charge For Public Housing Is Not Discriminatory
Connection fees for Edwards Circle residents in Pinal County were three times higher than what others in the water district paid.
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Group Hopes To Bring Ranked Choice Voting To Arizona Cities
The campaign to add more cities to the list that use ranked choice is intended as a precursor to overhaul elections on a statewide basis.
Across Arizona, AZ|News|
Fired Senate Dem Staffer Awarded $2.75M For Race, Sex Discrimination
The former state legislative staffer was fired for complaining that she was paid less than her white and male colleagues.
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With Preclearance Gone, Redistricting In Arizona Enters A New Frontier
Preclearance was a key provision of the Voting Rights Act that protected voters from discrimination based on race or color.
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Arizona Veterans Struggle To Get Access To Health Care As Backlogs Grow. Can It Be Fixed?
Arizona is home to more than 500,000 veterans — about 7 percent of the state’s population.
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Hobbs: Parents Should Be ‘Partners’ In The Education System, Not Adversaries
She said that curriculum is a local issue — and one that school districts and school boards should work with parents to determine.
Tucson, AZ|News|
Biden Appoints State Rep. Charlene Fernandez To Department Of Agriculture Post
The Tucson Democrat worked alongside her Republican colleagues to work to pass a drought contingency plan.
Phoenix|News|
The Supreme Court Struck Down More Than A Ban On Mask Mandates In Schools
Here’s everything that’s no longer law.
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Some Lawmakers Are Poised To Lose Out In Redistricting Draft Maps
Some lawmakers who were previously in politically advantageous districts may now have to run in districts controlled by the other party.
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Supreme Court Unanimously Strikes Down Bans On Mask Mandates And ‘Critical Race Theory’
The ruling will likely bring about a seismic shift in the way lawmakers craft future budgets.
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Karen Fann Will Retire From The Legislature After 2022
Fann, a Prescott Republican, was elected to the Arizona House of Representatives in 2010 and to the Senate in 2016.
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Ducey's Top COVID-19 Advisor Urges Parents To Get The ‘Safe' Vaccine For Their Kids
Despite free vaccines being available to all adults since March, COVID-19 cases continue to persist.
Tucson, AZ|News|
Draft Maps Approved: 4 Competitive Congressional Seats, 6 Legislative Districts
Four of Arizona's congressional districts would be competitive, with two as legitimate toss-up seats.
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Analysis Finds COVID-19 Was The Leading Cause Of Death In Arizona
More than 20,700 people in Arizona have died from the virus since the start of the pandemic in March 2020.
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Business Executives: Path To Citizenship A Tool To Combat Labor Shortages
Time is running out for Senate Democrats to deliver millions of undocumented immigrants a path to citizenship.
