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Democrats pounce on Arizona abortion ruling and say it could help them in November's election

Apr. 09, 2024 18:59 PM EDT

PHOENIX (AP) — Democrats pounced Tuesday on an Arizona Supreme Court ruling that permits enforcement of an 1864 law effectively banning abortion in the state, blaming former President Donald Trump and Republicans and pressing for political advantage on an issue that could dominate a critical 2024...

Phoenix attorney appointed to Arizona Legislature; will fill vacant seat through November election

Feb. 14, 2024 16:31 PM EST

PHOENIX (AP) — The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors on Wednesday appointed Phoenix attorney Charles Lucking to fill a vacancy in the Arizona Legislature. Lucking will serve through the November general election. He fills the House of Representatives seat in District 5 that was...

Arizona lawmaker Amish Shah resigns, plans congressional run

Feb. 01, 2024 17:54 PM EST

PHOENIX (AP) — Democratic Rep. Amish Shah resigned his House seat Thursday and announced that he plans to run for Congress. “This has been a super educational experience for me,” Shah said Wednesday on the House floor. “I went from an ordinary citizen to now a man running for...