Democrats and Arizona State Senate reach deal amid ongoing concerns over controversial ballot audit
The Senate and its contractor, Florida-based Cyber Ninjas, are now required to follow state laws around ballot privacy, in addition to allowing observers inside the Veterans Memorial Coliseum, where the audit is taking place.
The Senate and its contractor, Florida-based Cyber Ninjas, are now required to follow state laws around ballot privacy, in addition to allowing observers inside the Veterans Memorial Coliseum, where the audit is taking place.
Arizona Governor Doug Ducey appoints Tom Simplot to head state housing agency
Governor Doug Ducey has appointed a man who once served on the Phoenix City Council to head up the state's housing department.
Governor Doug Ducey has appointed a man who once served on the Phoenix City Council to head up the state's housing department.
Arizona redistricting panel picks mapping consultant
The commission that will redraw Arizona’s political district lines later this year on May 4 chose a company to crunch Census data and create maps on a split vote that marked the second time the panel’s Democrats were outvoted.
The commission that will redraw Arizona’s political district lines later this year on May 4 chose a company to crunch Census data and create maps on a split vote that marked the second time the panel’s Democrats were outvoted.
Gov. Ducey signs bill allowing community colleges to offer 4-year degrees
Senate Bill 1453 aligns Arizona with 23 other states that allow community colleges to offer four-year degrees in limited circumstances, Ducey's office said in a news release on May 4.
Senate Bill 1453 aligns Arizona with 23 other states that allow community colleges to offer four-year degrees in limited circumstances, Ducey's office said in a news release on May 4.
Two border-state Dems break with Biden on the crisis: 'Want to see more action'
Arizona Sens. Mark Kelly and Kyrsten Sinema are not satisfied with President Joe Biden's handling of the border issue.
Arizona Sens. Mark Kelly and Kyrsten Sinema are not satisfied with President Joe Biden's handling of the border issue.
Arizona elections chief criticizes policies used in Maricopa County ballot recount
Democratic Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs sent a letter urging the Senate president to adopt strict guidelines to ensure the results of the 2020 election audit could be trusted.
Democratic Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs sent a letter urging the Senate president to adopt strict guidelines to ensure the results of the 2020 election audit could be trusted.
Arizona advances bills limiting civilian oversight of cops
Arizona Senate Republicans approved a bill requiring that sworn officers control at least two thirds of the seats on police review boards.
Arizona Senate Republicans approved a bill requiring that sworn officers control at least two thirds of the seats on police review boards.
Arizona bill restricts post-election ballot signature fixes
Arizona voters who forget to sign their mail ballots would have to fix the problem by 7 p.m. on Election Day.
Arizona voters who forget to sign their mail ballots would have to fix the problem by 7 p.m. on Election Day.
Cyber Ninjas officials release policies amid controversial Maricopa County election audit
As the controversial audit of ballots cast in Maricopa County during the 2020 election continues, there are ongoing calls for greater transparency of the auditing process.
As the controversial audit of ballots cast in Maricopa County during the 2020 election continues, there are ongoing calls for greater transparency of the auditing process.
Vaccinated Arizona state lawmaker tests positive for COVID-19
Tucson Democratic Rep. Alma Hernandez announced that she has some symptoms and is quarantining for a week at the home she maintains in Phoenix.
Tucson Democratic Rep. Alma Hernandez announced that she has some symptoms and is quarantining for a week at the home she maintains in Phoenix.
Judge rules Arizona ballot recount cannot be private; audit to continue uninterrupted
Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Daniel Martin also declined to extend a previous judge’s order that auditors hired by the Arizona Senate comply with state voter privacy laws.
Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Daniel Martin also declined to extend a previous judge’s order that auditors hired by the Arizona Senate comply with state voter privacy laws.
Maricopa County election audit lawyer says results won't be 'changing anyone’s vote'
Attorneys representing the Maricopa County election audit say no one's vote is going to change because of this audit. "Joe Biden’s going to be the president at the end of this audit. Mark Kelly’s going to be the Senator at the end of this audit."
Attorneys representing the Maricopa County election audit say no one's vote is going to change because of this audit. "Joe Biden’s going to be the president at the end of this audit. Mark Kelly’s going to be the Senator at the end of this audit."
Pro-choice, pro-life supporters weigh in on new Arizona law that bans abortion based on genetic abnormalities
A bill that bans abortion because of genetic abnormalities in Arizona has been signed by Governor Doug Ducey.
A bill that bans abortion because of genetic abnormalities in Arizona has been signed by Governor Doug Ducey.
Arizona could feel negative impacts from 2020 Census results in a number of ways
News that Arizona will not gain an additional congressional seat following the 2020 Census came as a shock to many, but the new Census numbers could have an even bigger impact beyond politics.
News that Arizona will not gain an additional congressional seat following the 2020 Census came as a shock to many, but the new Census numbers could have an even bigger impact beyond politics.
Maricopa County Board to Senate: Find another spot to recount ballots
The board has never indicated it would let the Senate use its vote count center, but Senate President Karen Fann repeatedly suggested she wanted to use the facility.
The board has never indicated it would let the Senate use its vote count center, but Senate President Karen Fann repeatedly suggested she wanted to use the facility.
Arizona attorney general rejects call for probe of Maricopa County 2020 election audit
Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich will not be investigating possible irregularities in the Arizona Senate's audit of Maricopa County ballots in the 2020 election.
Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich will not be investigating possible irregularities in the Arizona Senate's audit of Maricopa County ballots in the 2020 election.
Supporters, opponents of police defunding gather at city hall in Flagstaff
Members of the group say they want to see a portion of funding that goes to the city's police department spent on other matters concerning the community. Meanwhile, opponents of the proposal are speaking out.
Members of the group say they want to see a portion of funding that goes to the city's police department spent on other matters concerning the community. Meanwhile, opponents of the proposal are speaking out.
No new congressional seats for Arizona after 2020 census
Arizona has missed out on gaining an additional congressional seat. based on data released by the Census Bureau on April 26.
Arizona has missed out on gaining an additional congressional seat. based on data released by the Census Bureau on April 26.
Cyber Ninjas firm recounting Arizona election ballots wants methods kept secret
A contractor hired by Arizona’s state Senate to oversee the recount of 2.1 million ballots from November’s election in the county that includes the metro Phoenix area wants a judge to keep secret its methods for ensuring ballot privacy.
A contractor hired by Arizona’s state Senate to oversee the recount of 2.1 million ballots from November’s election in the county that includes the metro Phoenix area wants a judge to keep secret its methods for ensuring ballot privacy.
Maricopa County Judge recuses himself from 2020 election audit proceeding
A Maricopa County Judge recused himself from Monday's legal proceeding looking into Arizona's 2020 election audit.
A Maricopa County Judge recused himself from Monday's legal proceeding looking into Arizona's 2020 election audit.