Sinema calls for boost in U.S. oil drilling amid Ukraine war

U.S. Sen. Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona called for increasing domestic oil drilling to make up for the loss of Russian imports that has contributed to high prices at the gas pump.

Arizona House votes to delay controversial new election law

The Arizona House voted to delay the effective date for legislation requiring voters to provide evidence of their citizenship, which has already prompted two lawsuits amid fears by voting-rights advocates that it could cancel the registrations of thousands of people.

Legislature moving to add new teacher certification paths

The Arizona Legislature could soon approve changes to the teacher certification process designed to address a shortage of classroom instructors by allowing more people without regular teacher training to lead a class.

Ex-Arizona lawmaker remembered as dedicated public servant

Daniel Peaches died Tuesday, the Navajo Nation Council said in a statement. Peaches’ son told The Associated Press that his father died from cancer. He was 82.

Ukrainian diplomat seeks aid in speech to Arizona lawmakers

Ukraine needs three things to repel Russian invaders and prevent more civilian deaths: “weapons, weapons and weapons,” Dmytro Kushneruk told Arizona lawmakers.

Arizona AG Brnovich's letter offers no proof of 2020 election fraud

Attorney General Mark Brnovich largely reiterated concerns raised by a widely panned election review conducted last year by supporters of former President Donald Trump on behalf of state Senate Republicans.

Arizona court declines GOP request to invalidate mail voting

The Arizona Supreme Court declined to consider a request by the Arizona Republican Party to eliminate the early voting system used by 90% of the state’s voters and require nearly all voters to cast ballots in person on Election Day.

Arizona Supreme Court revives AG Mark Brnovich's lawsuit against ASU's hotel development plan

The Arizona Supreme Court has revived a lawsuit filed by state Attorney General Mark Brnovich against the board that oversees ASU and the state's two other public universities, over a hotel agreement that officials with ASU made.

Republican states sue to stop Biden admin’s lifting of Title 42 border policy

The attorney generals of Arizona, Louisiana and Missouri are suing over the move to end Title 42, which was implemented by the Trump administration in March 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and allows for the rapid expulsion of migrants at the border, on May 23.

Maricopa County voters to choose new county attorney this year; Here's what you should know

Another election for Maricopa County Attorney is set to be held in the aftermath of Allister Adel's resignation from the position she was elected to in 2020. Here's what to know about the race.

Biden administration to lift Title 42 on May 23; fears loom around potential migrant wave

Many migrant advocates say getting rid of Title 42 is great news and should have been done a long time ago, while those who want to keep it say this will create a huge rush of even more migrants to our southern border.

Lawsuits target newly signed Arizona voting law

Arizona is the only state that requires documentary proof of citizenship when registering to vote.

Arizona governor won’t say transgender people exist

Doug Ducey worked instead to defend his signatures on bills that bar transgender girls and women from playing on girls sports teams and barring gender affirming surgery for anyone under age 18.

Parent of transgender child speaks out after Arizona Governor Doug Ducey signs anti-trans bills

Arizona has joined a growing list of Republican-controlled states looking to restrict transgender rights as they gain more visibility in culture and society, and the mother of a transgender child in Arizona is expressing her devastation over Gov. Ducey's decision to sign the anti-trans bills.

Arizona Gov. Ducey ends 2-year-old coronavirus state of emergency

“This virus isn’t completely gone, but because of the vaccine and other life-saving measures, today we are better positioned to manage and mitigate it,” Ducey said in a statement.

Arizona will require voters to prove citizenship and residency after Governor Doug Ducey signs election bill

Arizona Governor Doug Ducey's signing of an election bill means Arizonans will need to prove citizenship and residency to vote in the presidential election. Opponents say the new law will hurt more than 200,000 voters.

Arizona Gov. Ducey signs 15-week abortion ban into law

Gov. Doug Ducey signed Senate Bill 1164 on Wednesday, March 30, which outlaws abortion after 15 weeks of pregnancy. It mirrors a Mississippi law now being considered by the nation’s high court.

Arizona Dem senators warn Biden against 'sharp end' to Title 42 border restrictions without plan

The Biden administration is widely reported to be considering ending Title 42 -- a Trump-era order implemented in March 2020 that allows for the quick expulsion of migrants at the border due to the COVID-19 pandemic -- when it is due for renewal next week.

House panel OKs major overhaul of Arizona K-12 funding

Public charter schools would be major winners, while traditional district schools would see a mixed bag of funding increases and cuts, depending on their current funding situation.