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From reaction to a federal funding freeze that has been temporarily blocked by a federal judge to the latest on Isaac School District's financial woes, here's a look at some of your top stories.

Arizona sues to block Trump's attempt to end birthright citizenship

Several states, including Arizona, are challenging President Donald Trump's executive order that would end birthright citizenship.

New cold case homicide unit coming to Arizona AG's Office

The Arizona Attorney General's Office is opening up a new cold case homicide unit. We're taking a look at the first five cases it'll be re-examining with Valley police departments.

14 suspects in trouble for poaching wildlife, Arizona AG says

Fourteen people were indicted by a grand jury, Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes announced, and are accused of poaching wildlife in several counties.

AG: 14 suspects in trouble for poaching wildlife
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Fourteen people were indicted by a grand jury, Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes announced, and are accused of poaching wildlife in several counties. Authorities say the poaching happened in Maricopa, Yavapai and Coconino counties.

Executions in Arizona could resume, but critics say the state isn't prepared

Resuming executions in Arizona is becoming one step closer in the state, but critics are swinging back, saying the state is not prepared to follow through, and are demanding accountability.

Executions in AZ could resume; critics say state isn't ready
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Resuming executions in Arizona is becoming one step closer in the state, but critics are swinging back, saying the state is not prepared to follow through, and are demanding accountability. FOX 10's Lauren Clark has the details.

Kroger-Albertsons mega-merger blocked by federal judge; "It was about jacking up their own earnings" says AG

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes says the merger would have had a ripple of damaging effects on Arizona's economy, caused a loss of jobs, and left residents in rural areas without basic necessities.

Arizona to resume executions, AG says
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Arizona's Attorney General Kris Mayes says the state will resume executions. She says a review showed executions will be safely conducted.

Arizona fake electors case: Defense attorneys call prosecutors politically motivated

Attorneys representing Republicans accused of scheming to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential race in Arizona argued that prosecutors were politically motivated in seeking a grand jury indictment against their clients.

Vice President Kamala Harris, Tim Walz arrive in Phoenix as part of battleground tour

Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris and her newly-selected running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, arrived in Phoenix on Aug. 8, a day before their campaign event in Glendale.

2024 Election: Arizona elected officials greet VP Harris
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FOX 10's Nicole Krasean has the latest on Vice President Kamala Harris' Phoenix visit as Air Force 2 touched down Thursday afternoon. She hears from several elected officials who praised the VP for her leadership and inspiration.

Fraudster who made millions from Arizona’s sober living scheme, sentenced to probation

The sober living scheme ravaged Arizona's Medicaid system for an estimated $2.5 billion in fraud, costing taxpayers. Now one man whose company made nearly $21 million was sentenced for his role in the scam. FOX 10's Justin Lum reports.

AZ Gov, AG faceoff over funds in state budget
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Arizona's Governor and Attorney General, both Democrats, are battling it out over the use of opioid settlement funds being used in the state's budget.

Abortion ban in Arizona: AG Mayes considering appeal to U.S. Supreme Court

Attorney General Kris Mayes is asking Arizona's high court to delay the implementation of a near-total abortion ban to give her more time to file a possible appeal with the U.S. Supreme Court.

Arizona fake elector case: Charges revealed against a former Trump aide and 4 lawyers

Authorities revealed the charges filed against an ex-aide of former President Trump and four attorneys in Arizona's fake elector case, but the names of former Trump chief of staff Mark Meadows and lawyer Rudy Giuliani remained blacked out.

Arizona 'fake electors': State indicts 18 in 2020 election interference case, Democrats respond

An Arizona grand jury has indicted former President Donald Trump’s chief of staff Mark Meadows, lawyer Rudy Giuliani and 16 others in an election interference case related to the 2020 presidential vote.