Arizona Democrats propose gun control, school safety measures

Arizona Senate Democrats are expected to release details of their proposals to reduce gun violence in the state on Thursday afternoon.

Real Estate issues and the 2013 legislative session

As the Valley’s housing market continues to climb out of the doldrums, a state realtors’ association wants the area to be better prepared whenever the next downturn happens.

ADEQ won't ask for more state funding

As the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality marks its 25th year, the agency’s director says it’s providing high-quality service despite budget cuts.

Arizona lawmakers to consider changes to election system

The Arizona legislature will be looking at proposed changes to the state's election system when their session starts in January.

Democrats make gains in Arizona legislature, but still minority

Democrats will still be in the minority when the state legislature comes back into session in January, but they appear to have picked up some seats in both the Arizona House and Senate.

Former Arizona Rep. Bill Konopnicki Dies

Former Arizona lawmaker Bill Konopnicki has died.

Former Arizona Rep. Patterson acquitted

A former state representative has been acquitted of domestic violence charges, about four months after being forced to resign his seat over the matter.

Planned Parenthood of Arizona sues to block new state law

Planned Parenthood of Arizona has sued the state. As KJZZ’s Mark Brodie reports, it’s trying to block a new state law banning public money from going to organizations that provide abortions from taking effect next month.

Lawsuit filed to stop transfer of mortgage settlement money

Housing advocates filed a lawsuit Thursday in Maricopa County Superior Court. They want a judge to stop the state from taking $50 million from a mortgage settlement to help balance the budget. From Phoenix, KJZZ’s Mark Brodie reports.

Failure of latest effort to regulate HOA parking restrictions worries some homeowners

In the waning days of this year’s legislative session, lawmakers defeated a bill on HOA parking restrictions. It dealt with an issue many Arizonans think about – where to park your car at home. From Phoenix, KJZZ’s Mark Brodie files this report.

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