Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs pivots campaign for governor beyond ballot audit

"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.

Arizona will not stop using COVID money for anti-mask grants

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.

Federal lawsuit alleges NRA illegally funded Trump, other GOP candidates

A federal lawsuit accuses the National Rifle Association of violating campaign finance laws by using shell companies to illegally funnel up to $35 million to Republican candidates, including former President Donald Trump, Sen. Josh Hawley of Missouri and others.

Some customers may see power bills decrease after Arizona Corporation Commission votes to cut APS' revenue

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.

Cyber Ninjas fights Arizona audit public records demands

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

Tucson OK’s measure to gradually raise minimum wage to $15

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.

Arizona Supreme Court upholds ruling blocking school mask bans

Justices on the Arizona State Supreme Court have upheld a judgment from a lower court that found a mask mandate ban passed by the GOP-controlled state legislature as unconstitutional, due to the way it was passed.

Arizona Gov. Ducey, wife jet to Europe for anniversary

Ducey and his wife, Angela, left Monday night and will be out of the country for nearly two weeks, spokesman C.J. Karamargin said.

Arizona AG questions former Maricopa County recorder on 2020 election

The questioning of Adrian Fontes suggests Arizona AG Mark Brnovich is pressing ahead with his pledge to review the findings of the state Senate Republicans’ partisan review of the 2020 election.

Arizona Senate chief who led election audit retiring in 2023

"I did my job. I stepped up, served my country, served my people," Fann told The Associated Press. "It’s time for somebody else to step up now."

Tucson voters to decide on higher minimum wage proposal

Voters in Tucson are being asked to approve a new minimum wage higher than the state's baseline pay, potentially joining Flagstaff in adopting the $15 per hour rate long sought by progressive Democrats.

Longtime Arizona mine inspector quits; Ducey names successor

The resignation of Arizona's long-serving elected mine inspector was announced Oct. 29 and Gov. Doug Ducey immediately named a replacement.

Rep. Becky Nutt submits resignation from Arizona House

State Rep. Becky Nutt, a Republican from rural southeastern Arizona, has submitted her resignation from the state House, effective Nov. 1.

With latest payout, Arizona sheriff has cost taxpayers $100 million

It's been almost 5 years since Joe Arpaio was voted out as sheriff of Maricopa County, but taxpayers in Arizona's most populous county are still paying out a lot of money to cover lawsuits from his time in office.

Appointments named for 3 vacant seats in Arizona House

The supervisors chose Christian Solorio to replace fellow Democrat Raquel Teran, who resigned from the House after being appointed to the Arizona Senate.

Biden appoints career prosecutor as US Attorney for Arizona

President Biden announced Wednesday he’s picked Gary M. Restaino to be the United States Attorney for Arizona.