Arizona budget faces GOP opposition as debate delayed

The added spending, which includes nearly $160 million for roads alone and pay raises for many state workers, brought some GOP members on board.

Arizona GOP pushes criminal charges for election violations

Democrats and voting rights advocates said the threat of criminal penalties will create a chilling effect on election workers and voters.

Key firm drops out of Arizona GOP's 2020 election recount

A subcontractor working on a Republican-led audit of the 2020 election results in Arizona's largest county has dropped out of the project.

It's not just Arizona: Push to review 2020 ballots spreads

The profusion of audits alarms election experts, who note that the Arizona audit has set a troubling new precedent of third-party, partisan review of the ballots, long after elections are over.

Arizona audit of 2020 election resumes after weeklong hiatus

The recount is taking far longer than expected, and more tables and counters were added, but the operation has still not reached its full capacity.

$12.8 billion Arizona budget that slashes taxes introduced

Some Arizona Republicans expressed concerns about various components of the budget and all Democrats were solidly opposed to the $1.5 billion per year income tax cut.

Scottsdale Unified to hold board meeting online after last week's chaos

The Scottsdale board pleaded with the group to put masks on, but some people in the group said their main concern was critical race theory being taught in schools.

Feds OK new Arizona tribal casino and sports betting deal

The tribes fiercely protected their exclusive right to most gambling in Arizona under the gaming compact approved by the state’s voters in 2002 and will continue to get that protection under the new deal.

Experts or ‘grifters’? Little-known firm runs Arizona's controversial election audit

An untested, little-known cybersecurity firm is running a partly taxpayer-funded election audit process that experts describe as so deeply flawed it veers into the surreal.

Arizona governor signs bill allowing to-go cocktails

Gov. Doug Ducey signed a bill allowing liquor stores and other restaurants to sell cocktails to-go. It also allows for delivery.

Maricopa County officials tell Arizona Senate to keep files, threatens lawsuit

Officials with Maricopa County have directed the Arizona State Senate, as well as the companies it hired for a highly controversial election audit, to preserve documents for a possible lawsuit.

Arizona election audit: Secretary of State threatening to decertify Maricopa County election equipment

The controversy over the election audit took another turn as Arizona's Secretary of State is now threatening to de-certify the election equipment that was handed over to the state senate.

New law signed by Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey bans parking that even partially blocks sidewalk

A new law signed by Governor Doug Ducey will make it a crime to park a vehicle that blocks a big enough part of a sidewalk to prevent someone using a wheelchair from passing.

Watchdog group sues for Arizona election audit records

Washington-based American Oversight filed the suit against the Arizona Senate in the Maricopa County Superior Court on May 19.

Gov. Ducey signs bill legalizing drug-testing strips

The measure was overwhelmingly approved by the Legislature and will allow drug users to buy the strips to check whether drugs are laced with fentanyl.

Arizona auditors backtrack, say no election data destroyed

The Arizona Senate president held a hearing on May 18 looking for answers to questions about the 2020 election audit while the counting is on pause this week. FOX 10's Matt Galka reports.

Arizona GOP budget deal envisions massive income tax cut

The deal struck by Senate and House leaders with the Republican governor essentially cuts 25% from personal income tax revenue, with most of the savings going to higher-earning taxpayers.