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.
"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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
"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.
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.
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.
Appeals court orders Arizona Senate audit records released
The Arizona Court of Appeals ruled that the documents sought by the watchdog group American Oversight detailing how the election audit is being conducted are public and must be turned over.
The Arizona Court of Appeals ruled that the documents sought by the watchdog group American Oversight detailing how the election audit is being conducted are public and must be turned over.
Mask mandate showdown: AZ governor says 'Leave the schools to the states; that's how the Constitution reads'
Arizona Governor Doug Ducey says parents make the best choices for their children, not school boards when it comes to mask rules. FOX 10's Matt Galka reports.
Arizona Governor Doug Ducey says parents make the best choices for their children, not school boards when it comes to mask rules. FOX 10's Matt Galka reports.
Prop 208: Arizona Supreme Court keeps new school tax alive, for now
The court rejected opponents' arguments that Proposition 208 required a 2/3 vote to be enacted as required for tax increases imposed by the Legislature. But the court said it can’t yet tell whether the money it raises can be legally spent so it sent the case back to the lower court.
The court rejected opponents' arguments that Proposition 208 required a 2/3 vote to be enacted as required for tax increases imposed by the Legislature. But the court said it can’t yet tell whether the money it raises can be legally spent so it sent the case back to the lower court.
Maricopa County seeks reimbursement for new voting machines
Maricopa County’s GOP-controlled Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to seek reimbursement for machines that Senate Republicans gave to contractors led by Florida-based Cyber Ninjas.
Maricopa County’s GOP-controlled Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to seek reimbursement for machines that Senate Republicans gave to contractors led by Florida-based Cyber Ninjas.
Gov. Ducey announces more funding for schools that 'follow all state laws' amid debate on mask use in schools
"Parents have worked tirelessly over the past year and a half to keep their kids on track," Ducey said in a statement. "Parents are in the driver’s seat, and it’s their right to make decisions that best fit the needs of their children."
"Parents have worked tirelessly over the past year and a half to keep their kids on track," Ducey said in a statement. "Parents are in the driver’s seat, and it’s their right to make decisions that best fit the needs of their children."
Lawsuit seeks to block Arizona ban on Down syndrome abortion
"You have a constitutional right to an abortion, and that right does not take into account your reason for having an abortion," said Emily Nestler, senior counsel at the Center for Reproductive Rights. "Politicians should not get to interrogate people’s reasons for seeking an abortion."
"You have a constitutional right to an abortion, and that right does not take into account your reason for having an abortion," said Emily Nestler, senior counsel at the Center for Reproductive Rights. "Politicians should not get to interrogate people’s reasons for seeking an abortion."
Arizona initiative would require ID with mail ballots
Nearly 90% of Arizona voters cast ballots they receive in the mail. Voting-rights advocates say imposing new requirements on those voters is inevitably going to lead some votes to be left uncounted.
Nearly 90% of Arizona voters cast ballots they receive in the mail. Voting-rights advocates say imposing new requirements on those voters is inevitably going to lead some votes to be left uncounted.
City of Phoenix files lawsuit against Arizona citing state constitution violation
The city of Phoenix is suing the state of Arizona after it reportedly violated the state constitution by passing a budget bill where lawmakers "illegally folded dozens of provisions" into it.
The city of Phoenix is suing the state of Arizona after it reportedly violated the state constitution by passing a budget bill where lawmakers "illegally folded dozens of provisions" into it.
Former Navajo Nation President Kelsey Begaye dies at 70
Former Navajo Nation President Kelsey Begaye died of natural causes on Aug. 13, government officials said in a news release a day later. He died at the age of 70 in Flagstaff.
Former Navajo Nation President Kelsey Begaye died of natural causes on Aug. 13, government officials said in a news release a day later. He died at the age of 70 in Flagstaff.
Lawsuit filed against state of Arizona over law banning mask mandates in schools
The lawsuit alleges that the legislation banning mask mandates unfairly targets public and charter schools and violates the Arizona constitution.
The lawsuit alleges that the legislation banning mask mandates unfairly targets public and charter schools and violates the Arizona constitution.