"The lack of affordable housing and increasing rates of homelessness are major challenges that require immediate attention and action," said Democratic state Sen. Analise Ortiz of Phoenix. -- See my story here:

"Eight bills introduced by Democrats this year would repeal some of the state's roughly 40 abortion laws, offering narrow and more sweeping strategies to do so." - Story by @sbarchenger:

"Miranda's bill would remove immunity protections in cases where the victim of a sexual assault is a minor and the government agency did not do a thorough background check, or had a duty to report an assault and failed to do so." By @maryjpitzl:

"His short bill requires Prescott to use the funds 'to renovate and repair the rodeo grounds owned by the city,' eliminating the concern the nonprofit Prescott Frontier Days would have control of taxpayer money. See my story here:

RT @azcentral: Mark Finchem's speeding ticket dismissed after GOP senator claims legislative immunity

Trump protesters are now marching around the Capitol.

Communist Party members set up a booth and one downplayed that whole Stalin thing. One of the Trump protesters walked up to him and said “ you’re not helping our cause.”

Arizona Republicans advance bill shielding utilities from wildfire lawsuits - Story by @maryjpitzl:

"'As we have discussed, my energy and focus have been increasingly directed toward the well-being of my family,' Hunter wrote to Montenegro." By @maryjpitzl:

"Henderson has been a utility player in Hobbs' administration, assisting with the budget, interfacing with Hobbs' cabinet, and managing the day-to-day operation of state government and Arizona's about 36,000 state employees." By @sbarchenger:

This follows demonstrations last night in Glendale that were broken up by police. See the story by Arizona Republic reporter, Helen Rummel:

"As the U.S. presidential and congressional elections careened to the finish line... Sinema’s campaign committee spent at least $26,000 on overseas expenses, most of it billed to a five-star hotel in Riyadh, that nation’s capital." By @ronaldjhansen:

"Cruz did not make public remarks after the swearing-in ceremony. But last week, when Hobbs announced her choice, Cruz highlighted her experience and pledged to follow the law." Story by @sbarchenger:

RT @AliSwenson: Health data and webpages disappear as Trump administration targets ‘gender ideology’

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"Working for you has been a dream, but the time has come for me to give more of myself to other parts of my life," she wrote in a resignation letter to the governor. -- Story by @sbarchenger & @maryjpitzl:

RT @maryjpitzl: Tolleson Union will transfer $25 million to ailing Isaac Elementary via @azcentral