Arizona governor signs $1.2B water infrastructure bill as state faces cutbacks

The new legislation will put the money toward the new Water Infrastructure Finance Authority, which will be focused on buying new sources of water and building new infrastructure to import water into Arizona.

Arizona primary election: July 5 is last day to register to vote
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Arizona residents who plan to vote in the August primary, but have yet to register to do so, need to register by July 5 in order to be eligible to vote. FOX 10's Desiree Fluellen reports.

Top election officials in Yavapai County leave amid threats

County Recorder Leslie Hoffman said that she is fed up with the “nastiness” and has accepted a job outside the county. She said longtime elections director Lynn Constabile is leaving for the same reason.

Hundreds of pro-choice supporters gather at Arizona State Capitol
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More pro-choice demonstrations took place on July 1 at the Arizona State Capitol, one week after the Supreme Court overturned the landmark Roe v. Wade ruling.

Deleted Pima County Democratic Party Twitter post used F-word to promote 4th of July protest

Officials with the Democratic Party in one southern Arizona county are dealing with controversies surrounding a tweet promoting a 4th of July protest that featured foul language.

Arizona governor signs bill directing $335M to build border fence

In addition to the $335 million fencing appropriation, the Arizona budget’s border funding contains $209 million in funding for border-related enforcement.

Only 1 candidate appeared on televised Arizona democratic gubernatorial debate, ASU officials say

A televised debate scheduled for those running for the democratic nomination for Arizona governor in the 2022 election will only feature one candidate, according to officials with the Arizona State University, which owns the television station that is scheduled to air the debate.

Political analyst reacts to California ban on state-funding travel to Arizona over anti-transgender laws
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Arizona is one of four states that are targeted by California's decision to ban state-funded travels over laws that are seen as targeting transgender citizens. FOX 10's Bailey Miller has more on reactions from Arizona leaders and political analysts.

Arizona's near-total abortion ban: Here's what to know about ARS 13-3603

Abortion, under most circumstances, are now illegal in Arizona, according to Attorney General Mark Brnovich. Here's what you should know about a law that some believe dates back to a time when Arizona was not even a state.

California restricts state-funded travel to 4 states amid anti-transgender legislation

California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced Thursday state-funded travel to Arizona, Indiana, Utah and Louisiana will be restricted as a result of recently passed anti-transgender legislation in those states.

Sparks fly as Republican candidates for Arizona governor take part in debate

The candidates battled it out as moderator Ted Simons guided them through topics like border security, education, election integrity, the recent state budget, and the latest abortion decision.

Matt Salmon backs Karrin Taylor Robson after dropping Arizona governor bid

Salmon dropped out after determining he had no chance of pulling out a victory in the GOP primary and said he did not want to drain votes from Robson.

Arizonans for Reproductive Freedom looking for 356K signatures to get abortion initiative on the ballot

Abortion rights supporters launched a bid to give residents in Arizona a chance to vote on whether the right to abortion should be legal in the state. Backers need to have enough signatures by July 7 to get it on the ballot.

Police at Arizona Capitol fire tear gas, Roe v. Wade abortion protesters arrested

Thousands of protesters had gathered earlier on the Capitol grounds in Phoenix, divided into groups both supporting and condemning the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision overturning Roe v. Wade.

Arizona lawmakers rewrite Ducey’s plan for $1 billion for new water

The Water Infrastructure Finance Authority will now be a standalone agency with oversight from a new board and some from the Arizona Legislature.

Arizona legislative session comes to an end overnight

Governor Doug Ducey released a statement overnight praising lawmakers' work in passing a bipartisan budget agreement, as well as investing in education, public safety and infrastructure.