House Democrats to issue resolution to censure Arizona Rep. Paul Gosar

The Democrats, led by the co-chairs of the Democratic Women's Caucus, say Gosar's posting "goes beyond the pale" and call it a "clear cut case for censure."

Court rejects another request to keep Arizona audit public records private

The judges reiterated the court’s earlier ruling that Cyber Ninjas records over the 2020 election audit are subject to the public records law.

North Carolina man in legal battle to recover money taken via asset forfeiture in Arizona

Jerry Johnson came to Arizona in 2020 with nearly $40,000 in cash, in hopes of buying a truck at an auction. The money, however, was seized by authorities via civil asset forfeiture. Johnson was never charged with a crime. Now, Johnson is fighting to get the money back.

Education groups short on signatures in push for tax cut referendum

Education supporters have failed to collect sufficient valid signatures to give voters a chance to repeal a new state law that exempts some business owners from a tax increase on the wealthy to boost school funding.

Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs pivots campaign for governor beyond ballot audit

"We will reform your government and work to build the most ethical and accountable administration in history," Hobbs told reporters during a news conference at the state Capitol.

Arizona will not stop using COVID money for anti-mask grants

Governor Doug Ducey is defying a demand from the Federal government that he stop using COVID relief money to fund an education grant program that can only go to schools without mask mandates.

Federal lawsuit alleges NRA illegally funded Trump, other GOP candidates

A federal lawsuit accuses the National Rifle Association of violating campaign finance laws by using shell companies to illegally funnel up to $35 million to Republican candidates, including former President Donald Trump, Sen. Josh Hawley of Missouri and others.

Some customers may see power bills decrease after Arizona Corporation Commission votes to cut APS' revenue

Most Arizona Public Service customers will see a small decrease in their bills after state regulators voted on the company's rates, but the company could sue if the cuts are too severe.

Cyber Ninjas fights Arizona audit public records demands

One judge said last week that Cyber Ninjas, the Florida-based firm that led the Senate’s ballot review, is “playing with fire.”

Tucson OK’s measure to gradually raise minimum wage to $15

Proponents said the minimum wage raise is long overdue to keep up with the cost of living, while opponents said the measure creates an administrative burden on business owners.

Arizona Supreme Court upholds ruling blocking school mask bans

Justices on the Arizona State Supreme Court have upheld a judgment from a lower court that found a mask mandate ban passed by the GOP-controlled state legislature as unconstitutional, due to the way it was passed.

Arizona Gov. Ducey, wife jet to Europe for anniversary

Ducey and his wife, Angela, left Monday night and will be out of the country for nearly two weeks, spokesman C.J. Karamargin said.

Arizona AG questions former Maricopa County recorder on 2020 election

The questioning of Adrian Fontes suggests Arizona AG Mark Brnovich is pressing ahead with his pledge to review the findings of the state Senate Republicans’ partisan review of the 2020 election.

Arizona Senate chief who led election audit retiring in 2023

"I did my job. I stepped up, served my country, served my people," Fann told The Associated Press. "It’s time for somebody else to step up now."

Tucson voters to decide on higher minimum wage proposal

Voters in Tucson are being asked to approve a new minimum wage higher than the state's baseline pay, potentially joining Flagstaff in adopting the $15 per hour rate long sought by progressive Democrats.