Arizona Governor Doug Ducey wants students to be taught about 9/11 attacks
Gov. Doug Ducey is planning to push for new laws that will require Arizona students be taught about the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001.
Arizona sells Unilever bonds over Ben & Jerry's Israel move
The state of Arizona has sold off $93 million in Unilever bonds and plans to sell the remaining $50 million invested in the global consumer products company because subsidiary Ben & Jerry's stopped selling its ice cream in Israeli-occupied territories.
What you need to know as sports betting begins in Arizona
Arizona has now joined more than half the states in allowing betting on sports, just three years after it was allowed by the U.S. Supreme Court. The state hopes to pull in tens of millions of dollars in annual revenue from legalized gambling.
Fact Focus: Arizona canvass report draws nonsensical conclusions
A report released this week in Arizona’s largest county falsely claims to have uncovered some 173,000 “lost” votes and 96,000 “ghost votes” in a private door-to-door canvassing effort, supposedly rendering the 2020 election in Maricopa County “uncertifiable.”
Engel quits Arizona Senate to focus on District 2 congressional race
Arizona's 2nd Congressional District race will be pivotal to the Democratic Party's efforts to retain the U.S. House majority, "and this is not an endeavor to be taken lightly," Engel said.
Arizona Republican legislator abruptly announces resignation
The Republican from Maricopa said stepping down is what’s best for his family. His resignation is effective Sept. 30.
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey addresses private school vouchers, public school funding and unemployment
On Wednesday afternoon, Arizona Governor Doug Ducey addressed the status of private school vouchers for parents to enroll kids into schools without mask policies. He also touched on the state's high unemployment rate.
Arizona's state treasurer divests all state funds from Ben & Jerry's for 'anti-Semitic' boycott of Israel
"As Arizona Treasurer, I've divested all state funds from Ben & Jerry's for boycotting Israel," Yee tweeted. "Israel is and will continue to be a major trade partner of AZ. #IStandWithIsrael and I will not allow taxpayer dollars to go towards anti-Semitic, discriminatory efforts against Israel."
Arizona interest in anti-mask school vouchers outpaces funds
Republican lawmakers who back expansion of the state’s existing voucher program doubt any students who receive the grants will be forced back into public schools when the federal cash is exhausted. Opponents of the school voucher program suspect that is highly likely.
Arizona's AG rebuffs Biden DOE's mask probe: Won't 'tolerate' efforts to undermine state sovereignty
Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich forcefully responded to the Department of Education, telling Secretary Miguel Cardona he won't "tolerate" any federal overreach through the administration's masking investigation.
Friese drops out of race for Tucson-area US House seat
"As the delta variant surges across our region, it has become an increasing challenge to fulfill my obligations to the hospital, my patients, and the campaign amidst a run for Congress," Friese said.
Arizona abortion foes mulling steps after Supreme Court ruling
The law directly conflicts with Roe. v. Wade, the landmark 1973 case in which the court ruled women have a constitutional right to a pre-viability abortion.
Arizona Senate releases more records of 2020 election review
The Senate records were not complete. Senate attorney Kory Langhofer told a judge on Sept. 1 that it withheld nearly 3,000 records because they contained legislative or attorney-client communications he says are privileged.
Former Arizona legislator pleads guilty to false tax returns
Bee served in the state House from 1991-93 and the Arizona Senate from 1993-2001 representing Tucson’s District 9. He was a justice of the peace from 2007-18 and retired from the bench soon after charges were made public. He was indicted in 2018.
Arizona AG: Maricopa County violated law by not complying with Senate subpoena for 2020 election audit
If the requested information is not provided in the next 30 days, Attorney General Mark Brnovich has threatened to withhold state funding from Maricopa County.
Kamala Harris visits John McCain monument in Vietnam, 3 years after his death
Standing in the pouring rain, Harris noted that Wednesday marked three years since McCain died from brain cancer on Aug. 25, 2018.
Arizona Senate GOP’s 2020 election report delayed again; COVID-19 infections to blame
Monday saw yet another day in the delivery of a report on the 2020 election vote count to Republicans in the Arizona State Senate. COVID-19 infections are to blame for this round of delay, according to officials.
Sinema dashes House Dems' hopes for $3.5T infrastructure bill
"Proceedings in the U.S. House will have no impact on Kyrsten’s views about what is best for our country – including the fact that she will not support a budget reconciliation bill that costs $3.5 trillion," a Sinema spokesperson told Politico in a statement.
2020 election audit: Cyber Ninjas set to hand over findings Aug. 23
The results of the months-long audit of Maricopa County's 2.1 million ballots are expected to be released to Senate Republicans today. Democrats heading the U.S. House Oversight and Reform Committee are demanding the firm handling the audit, Cyber Ninjas, turn over the documents related to the audit immediately.
What’s wrong with Arizona’s 2020 audit? A lot, election experts say
Experts say there should be little anticipation about the revelations from the Maricopa County audit — and whatever those revelations are, they cannot be taken seriously.