2 top aides to Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey leaving for new jobs
Both Daniel Scarpinato and Gretchen Conger have served on Ducey’s staff since he took office in 2015.
Mark Kelly pays tribute to John McCain in 1st Senate speech
"His legacy is something that cannot be matched," Kelly said. "But it’s what inspires me serving in this Senate seat. And it’s his example of bipartisanship and independence that continues to demand more of us."
Vaccinated Arizona legislator tests positive for coronavirus
"I know people are tired and frustrated but it’s time to go back to masking," Navarrete said in a statement on August 3. "The best defense is getting vaccinated and masked in public and crowded spaces.
Court orders Arizona State Senate to release records related to controversial election audit
The ruling was made by a judge in Maricopa County, after a left-leaning group named American oversight sued for the records. Meanwhile, State Senate officials are asking the state's Attorney General's Office to investigate the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors.
Maricopa County Board of Supervisors rejects subpoenas issued by Arizona State Senate in scathing letter
In his response, Maricopa County Board of Supervisors Chairman Jack Sellers rejected subpoenas issued by the Arizona State Senate as part of the controversial audit into the 2020 election, and called on the Senate to release its report and prepare to defend any accusations in court.
'Botched': Arizona GOP's ballot count ends, troubles persist
Arizona Republicans’ partisan review of the 2020 election results got off to a rocky start when their contractors broke rules for counting ballots and election experts warned the work was dangerous for democracy.
Experts raise alarms over fundraising for GOP ballot reviews
Election officials and experts have raised the alarm about private fundraising efforts and what they see as a broader push by candidates to raise money off conspiracy theories about the 2020 election.
Ballots returned to Maricopa County after final count in controversial Arizona election audit was completed
The materials, including ballots and voting machines, were subpoenaed as part of an audit ordered by the Arizona State Senate that has been the source of various controversies.
Trump supporters raise $5.7M for Arizona election audit
Among those leading the fundraising groups are Michael Flynn, Trump’s former national security advisor; Sydney Powell, his attorney who filed a number of baseless lawsuits challenging election results; Patrick Byrne, a former chief executive of Overstock.com; and correspondents from the pro-Trump One America News Network.
Former GOP Secretary of State to stay on as State Senate liaison for controversial Arizona election audit
The Former Republican Secretary of State said on July 28 that he will remain as the Arizona State Senate’s liaison to the GOP-led audit of the 2020 election, after initially announcing his decision to step down.
Arizona Senate issues new subpoena for 2020 election audit
The new demands come days after Trump spoke to thousands of supporters in downtown Phoenix, using the Senate’s review to make a number of debunked claims to bolster his false narrative that President Joe Biden’s victory was illegitimate.
Arizona senators announce $2.2 million investment in drinking water and wastewater infrastructure
A new senate deal was announced by Senators Sinema and Kelly to help Arizona's water infrastructure.
Maricopa County launches new website about 2020 election and Arizona audit
Maricopa County's new website will address questions and misconceptions about the 2020 election and Arizona Senate's audit.
Jesse Jackson among 39 arrested for sit-in at Sen. Sinema's office in Phoenix
Rev. Jesse Jackson took part in a protest in Phoenix that called on Sen. Kyrsten Sinema to support ending the Senate filibuster. The protest ended in his arrest, along with dozens of others.
Arizona GOP official: Ballots in recount safe from roof leak
An Arizona Republican official said that ballots stored for the 2020 election audit were not damaged by water leaking from the ceiling at Veterans Memorial Coliseum.
Former President Donald Trump visits Phoenix for 'Protect Our Elections Rally'
Amid an ongoing 2020 election audit in Arizona, former President Donald Trump visits Phoenix on July 24 for a Protect Our Elections Rally at the Arizona Federal Theatre.
Navajo Nation revives horse ride for new council
The Navajo Nation Council honors tribal leaders in traditional horse riding after a year of cancellation due to the pandemic.
AP: Few Arizona voter fraud cases undercut Former President Trump’s claims
Election officials in Arizona have identified fewer than 200 cases of potential voter fraud out of more than 3 million ballots cast in the November 2020 presidential election, undercutting Donald Trump’s claims of a stolen election as his allies continue a disputed ballot review in Maricopa County.
Maricopa County officials refute new accusations of discrepancies in 2020 election results
People involved in a controversial audit of the November 2020 election results in Maricopa County have made new allegations of discrepancies during a news conference on July 15, but Maricopa County officials are refuting those allegations.
Gov. Doug Ducey, Arizona school districts at odds due to COVID-19 policies
In a letter, Governor Doug Ducey says it is against the law for two Arizona school districts to require unvaccinated students who have been exposed to COVID-19 to quarantine for 10 days.