Arizona Politics

The House voted Wednesday to censure Republican Rep. Paul Gosar of Arizona for posting an animated video that depicted him killing Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez with a sword, an extraordinary rebuke that highlighted the political strains testing Washington and the country.

The House will vote on Nov. 17 on a resolution to censure Republican Rep. Paul Gosar of Arizona and remove him from a congressional committee after a controversial tweet.

Dignitaries, friends, and loved ones gather in Phoenix on Nov. 12 to remember the life of former Arizona Grant Woods, who died suddenly in late October at the age of 67.

The verdict this week marks the second trial victory for Talonya Adams, a Black woman who acted as her own lawyer and witness. Adams was awarded $1 million in 2019 and got her job back, but a federal judge ordered a new trial last year.

The $54 million allocation for the recently started federal fiscal year will pay for work to protect communities and watersheds from wildfires.

The Democrats, led by the co-chairs of the Democratic Women's Caucus, say Gosar's posting "goes beyond the pale" and call it a "clear cut case for censure."

The judges reiterated the court’s earlier ruling that Cyber Ninjas records over the 2020 election audit are subject to the public records law.

Jerry Johnson came to Arizona in 2020 with nearly $40,000 in cash, in hopes of buying a truck at an auction. The money, however, was seized by authorities via civil asset forfeiture. Johnson was never charged with a crime. Now, Johnson is fighting to get the money back.

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., referred to Gosar as “a creepy member I work with” and said he “shared a fantasy video of him killing me.”

Education supporters have failed to collect sufficient valid signatures to give voters a chance to repeal a new state law that exempts some business owners from a tax increase on the wealthy to boost school funding.

Two Democratic state lawmakers in Arizona announced on Nov. 4 their decision to resign from office.

Huckelberry’s family said he suffered a brain bleed, a punctured lung and broken ribs.

"We will reform your government and work to build the most ethical and accountable administration in history," Hobbs told reporters during a news conference at the state Capitol.

Governor Doug Ducey is defying a demand from the Federal government that he stop using COVID relief money to fund an education grant program that can only go to schools without mask mandates.

Most Arizona Public Service customers will see a small decrease in their bills after state regulators voted on the company's rates, but the company could sue if the cuts are too severe.

One judge said last week that Cyber Ninjas, the Florida-based firm that led the Senate’s ballot review, is “playing with fire.”

Proponents said the minimum wage raise is long overdue to keep up with the cost of living, while opponents said the measure creates an administrative burden on business owners.