Prop. 139 will likely lead to lawsuits over other Arizona abortion laws
19 hours ago · Now that Arizona voters have approved a ballot measure to enshrine the right to abortion access in the state constitution, a number of court cases are likely to follow over the state’s existing abortion laws.. Proposition 139 will amend the state constitution to allow abortions to the point of fetal viability — around 24 weeks of gestation.
The Show for Nov. 12, 2024: Colorado River water managers aren't ...
23 hours ago · Scientists agree climate change is driving the ongoing megadrought on the Colorado River and threatening our region’s water future. How could a second Trump term affect negotiations over the river moving forward? Plus, one Arizona program has reduced opioid deaths in Arizona jails almost entirely.
Immigration lawyers, border wildlife activists brace for changes …
2 hours ago · Immigration lawyers, border wildlife activists brace for changes under Trump. The initial upgrades to the border wall in Nogales under the Secure Fence Act of 2006 replaced the landing mat platforms installed during President Bill Clinton. President-elect Donald Trump is anticipated to tap South Dakota governor Kristi Noem to head the ...
Phoenix cleared 'The Zone,' but the city's homeless population
Nov 13, 2023 · In fact, as Phoenix worked to clear the encampment known as “the Zone,” the region’s overall homeless population continued to increase. The Maricopa Association of Governments reports for every 10 homeless people in the county getting into housing, 19 people are now becoming homeless. Jackson Fonder is CEO of UMOM New Day Centers.
Barton To Become Phoenix’s First Black City Manager - KJZZ
Sep 8, 2021 · Christina Estes/KJZZ. Assistant City Manager Jeff Barton address the Phoenix City Council on Sept. 8, 2021. The Phoenix City Council unanimously approved the next city manager. During Wednesday’s meeting, Jeff Barton received high praise from the mayor and all eight council members. Residents, former city employees and business and community ...
Voters could make it harder to pass initiatives - KJZZ
Oct 4, 2022 · Arizona voters could make it harder to pass initiatives at the ballot box. Arizona voters will decide on 10 propositions on the 2022 midterm election. There’s this running tension in Arizona politics. Over the last couple decades, voters have passed some big laws at the ballot box: raising the minimum wage; legalizing marijuana, banning ...
How the AZ budget went from a $2.5 billion surplus to a large
Jan 4, 2024 · Arizona is facing budget shortfalls for the rest of this fiscal year, as well as the new one that’ll start on July 1. That’s after starting last year with a roughly $2.5 billion surplus. Legislative budget analysts say revenues through November were $331 million lower than the estimate made for the current budget.
Republicans set to increase majority in Arizona Legislature
21 hours ago · Republicans are in line to increase their majorities in the Arizona House and Senate, according to the latest election returns. The Associated Press called a handful of competitive legislative races early Tuesday morning, though Senate races in Yuma’s Legislative District 23 and Pima County’s Legislative District 17 remain too close to call.
Why his Arizona housing bill failed, and why he thinks this year
Jan 31, 2024 · Former Arizona lawmaker Steve Kaiser's failed legislation led to much of what's being discussed today in the Legislature. Kaiser devoted his time to addressing our state’s housing crisis — and his efforts failed in a big way. SB 1117 was an ambitious package of legislation: a bipartisan effort to deregulate zoning and boost our state’s ...
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Dec 22, 2023 · The city of Phoenix announced on June that it will wrap up its partnership with the Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport Authority. The city will step away from contributing funding and other resources to the operation of the airport in the southeast Valley in 2024.