'Heap filed his report late on Tuesday. Sandoval hadn't turned his in as of midday Wednesday but said he intended to turn it in after being contacted by The Arizona Republic.' By Sasha Hupka 🌵: azcentral.com/story/news/pol…

Senate kick-starts Arizona abortion ban repeal after House Republicans block similar bill: Story by Mary Jo Pitzl, Stacey Barchenger & me: azcentral.com/story/news/pol…

Arizona House Republicans again block Democratic effort to overturn 1864 abortion ban azcentral.com/story/news/pol… via azcentral

Currently inside the house waiting on what the House Democrats and Republicans plan to do on the 1864 Abortion Law. Follow azcentral for complete coverage of the day.

This will be the 1864 repeal bill. It's waiting for a first read in the Arizona Senate now. apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/Bil…

Democrats and 3 Republicans in the Arizona Senate are attempting to introduce a bill to repeal the state’s 1864 abortion ban. So far it’s working: Two opposing motions by Republicans just failed. Third one now being tried…

“I’ve never rolled my leadership or my speaker,” Cook said after the vote against the repeal. -- Story by Mary Jo Pitzl (with Stacey Barchenger & me): azcentral.com/story/news/pol…

“I would ask everyone in this chamber to respect the fact that some us believe abortion is the murder of children.” House Speaker Ben Toma said, voting no to overturn the chair’s position on Rule 31. The vote was 30-30 - the rule was upheld.

Republican Rep. Jacqueline Parker invoked Rule 31 when Democrats motioned to waive rules to advance the 1864 repeal - Rule 31 demands that the House Speaker approve a rule change. But I’m told a majority of 31 will override that. Roll call vote and debate about to start.

Right to Life supporters gather in prayer outside the Arizona Capitol, where lawmakers may consider repealing an 1864 ban on abortion. Many in this crowd think GOP votes to repeal that law would be hypocritical.

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'Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoes GOP bills on Ten Commandments, 'no right on red' restrictions.' (via Stacey Barchenger and Ray Stern) azcentral.com/story/news/pol…

'It is unclear whether a vote on a repeal measure will be proposed Wednesday, and if it does, how it will be greeted.' By Mary Jo Pitzl: azcentral.com/story/news/pol…

'Rules normally require that bills get heard by committees and move along the process according to set timelines, but a majority of members can vote to waive the rules.' See my story here:
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As lawmakers weigh whether to repeal abortion law that dates back to 1864, we thought we'd take a look at what else the first Territorial Legislature also enacted that year. tucson.com/news/state-reg…

'...After a challenge from Republican David Alger, (Melody) Hernandez left the race on Monday, saying she needed to take accountability for her errors.' Story by Mary Jo Pitzl: azcentral.com/story/news/pol…

'Records filed with the Secretary of State show she owes $11,750 in late fees from her 2022 campaign for state Senate.' Story by Mary Jo Pitzl: azcentral.com/story/news/pol…

Democrats could overturn AZ 1864 abortion ban with help from a few Republicans. Here's how azcentral.com/story/news/pol… via azcentral

Arizona has a problem with gun threats in schools. Back in October 2022, after Phoenix Police Department documented 53 school threats in less than a month, I wanted to find out if school gun threats were on the rise. Story by Yana Kunichoff and me. /1 azcentral.com/story/news/loc…

Short timers: Who holds the record for shortest stint in the Arizona Legislature? azcentral.com/story/news/pol… via azcentral