Some districts renew mask policy following court ruling that could have major impact on Arizona politics

After an Arizona judge ruled the state's ban on school mask mandates as unconstitutional, some school districts are renewing their mask use policies. Meanwhile, experts say the judge's ruling could affect the way business is conducted at the Arizona State Capitol.

Arizona judge rules school mask mandate ban unconstitutional

An Arizona judge has struck down a ban on face mask mandates in schools, days before it was set to take effect.

Foes of Arizona tax cuts, voting law changes ready petition filings

A coalition of education advocates believes they have gathered enough signatures to put at least one and possibly three new tax cut laws on hold.

Fact Focus: Arizona election review spurs false claims online

Since findings from a controversial election audit was released, bits of the firm’s findings, including from various drafts of its report, proliferated on social media, driving a surge in false posts suggesting the election results were flawed. Here’s a closer look at some of the claims.

Arizona leaders react to Maricopa County audit findings

Arizona Democratic leaders spoke out against Cyber Ninjas' audit hours before the results were released, while Doug Ducey tweeted his response when the presentation concluded.

Judge considers request to block new Arizona abortion law

Lawyers are urging a Federal judge to block a new Arizona law that would allow prosecutors to charge doctors who knowingly performs an abortion because the fetus has a genetic abnormality, like Down Syndrome.

Arizona Rep. Lesko to undergo surgery for removal of gallbladder

Lesko said in a statement on Sept. 21 that doctors recommended she have the surgery after she experienced gastrointestinal problems during the last several weeks.

Maricopa County Supervisor Steve Chucri to resign in November after secret recording released

“The environment is wrought with toxicity — and all civility and decorum no longer seem to have a place,” Chucri said in a statement. “The fixation with the 2020 election results and aftermath have gotten out of control.”

Frank Pratt, longtime Arizona GOP lawmaker, dies at 79

Speaker Rusty Bowers announced Frank Pratt’s death, calling the Casa Grande Republican "an irreplaceable figure in the Arizona state Legislature."

Arizona lawmaker quits to focus on run for governor

Lieberman announced on Sept. 20 that he’s immediately resigning from the House so he can devote himself full-time to his campaign for governor.

Maricopa County cuts deal to end fight over Arizona State Senate subpoena

Maricopa County board members have reached an agreement with the GOP-controlled state Senate to end a standoff over demands that they hand over computer routers for use in a controversial election audit.

Arizona GOP Senate candidate: US should not accept Afghan refugees

Rather than bringing them to the homeland, the United States should help Afghans who assisted in the war to flee the Taliban and resettle in the Middle East, Lamon told The Associated Press Wednesday evening.

Maricopa County Recorder seeks investigation after voter data posted online

Maricopa County's Recorder is asking Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich to investigate, after voter registration records were posted online.

Arizona State House member selected to replace Tony Navarrete in State Senate

An Arizona State House member has been selected to fill a vacancy that was created by the resignation of Tony Navarrete, after he was arrested on suspicion of child molestation.

Arizona's Supreme Court allows release of records related to controversial State Senate election audit

Arizona's Supreme Court has issued a ruling that rejected efforts by the Arizona State Senate to keep records of its ongoing review of the 2020 election in Maricopa County that are in possession of contractors secret.