AP sources: Acting ATF director to be replaced by U.S. Attorney of Arizona
The shakeup comes a little more than a week after President Joe Biden announced he was nominating Steve Dettlebach, who served as a U.S. attorney in Ohio from 2009 to 2016, to run the agency.
The shakeup comes a little more than a week after President Joe Biden announced he was nominating Steve Dettlebach, who served as a U.S. attorney in Ohio from 2009 to 2016, to run the agency.
Maricopa County appoints Rachel Mitchell as interim County Attorney
Rachel Mitchell, a Republican with more than 30 years of experience working for the county attorney's office, will be sworn in on Wednesday afternoon.
Rachel Mitchell, a Republican with more than 30 years of experience working for the county attorney's office, will be sworn in on Wednesday afternoon.
OSHA considers pulling Arizona’s work safety oversight
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration is threatening to revoke federal approval of Arizona’s plan for monitoring and protecting employees.
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration is threatening to revoke federal approval of Arizona’s plan for monitoring and protecting employees.
Cash-flush Arizona lawmakers seek options to budget impasse
Arizona is flush with cash but lawmakers are weeks into an impasse over the coming year’s state budget and now looking at unusual solutions to try to break the logjam.
Arizona is flush with cash but lawmakers are weeks into an impasse over the coming year’s state budget and now looking at unusual solutions to try to break the logjam.
Arizona Gov. Ducey signs bill requiring moment of silence at beginning of each school day
House Bill 2707 states the moment of silence is one-to-two minutes and “can be used for contemplation in a manner determined by the student and their parents.”
House Bill 2707 states the moment of silence is one-to-two minutes and “can be used for contemplation in a manner determined by the student and their parents.”
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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 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.
“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.