Arizona Republicans propose bill banning public spending on climate action and limiting advocacy for progressive policies.

Arizona Republicans are pushing for a bill that would ban public spending on climate action, specifically on mass transit and pollution data collection, as well as any attempts to replace meat with bugs, limit clothing ownership or promote “Marxist ideologies.” The legislation would also prohibit public entities from advocating, planning, or joining an association promoting these policies. A registered voter in the state could sue a public entity to enforce the law. The legislation has been passed in various versions, including a version that would bypass Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs and go directly on the November ballot.