GOP-controlled Senate breaks tradition to vet Gov. Hobbs cabinet picks

Abortion rights supporters breathed a sigh of relief, while anti-abortion advocates showed their frustration.

Three Republicans voted with Democrats to repeal the law that's been on the books since 1864, nearly 50 years before Arizona became a state.

Arizona lawmakers voted 32-28 to repeal the near-total abortion ban after 2 failed prior attempts. The focus shifts to the Senate, which could vote next week.

The vote comes a day after Biden said former President Donald Trump, his presumptive Republican rival, created a “healthcare crisis for women all over this country,” and imperiled their access to health care.

There is now an argument over when Arizona's Civil War era near-total abortion ban will take effect, creating more confusion. Supporters of the ban believe the near-total ban should take effect this week, even though Attorney General Kris Mayes' office disagrees.

The governor is implementing a “headcount cap” on newly created positions in executive agencies, boards, and commissions.