Longtime Arizona mine inspector quits; Ducey names successor
The resignation of Arizona's long-serving elected mine inspector was announced Oct. 29 and Gov. Doug Ducey immediately named a replacement.
The resignation of Arizona's long-serving elected mine inspector was announced Oct. 29 and Gov. Doug Ducey immediately named a replacement.
Rep. Becky Nutt submits resignation from Arizona House
State Rep. Becky Nutt, a Republican from rural southeastern Arizona, has submitted her resignation from the state House, effective Nov. 1.
State Rep. Becky Nutt, a Republican from rural southeastern Arizona, has submitted her resignation from the state House, effective Nov. 1.
With latest payout, Arizona sheriff has cost taxpayers $100 million
It's been almost 5 years since Joe Arpaio was voted out as sheriff of Maricopa County, but taxpayers in Arizona's most populous county are still paying out a lot of money to cover lawsuits from his time in office.
It's been almost 5 years since Joe Arpaio was voted out as sheriff of Maricopa County, but taxpayers in Arizona's most populous county are still paying out a lot of money to cover lawsuits from his time in office.
Appointments named for 3 vacant seats in Arizona House
The supervisors chose Christian Solorio to replace fellow Democrat Raquel Teran, who resigned from the House after being appointed to the Arizona Senate.
The supervisors chose Christian Solorio to replace fellow Democrat Raquel Teran, who resigned from the House after being appointed to the Arizona Senate.
Biden appoints career prosecutor as US Attorney for Arizona
President Biden announced Wednesday he’s picked Gary M. Restaino to be the United States Attorney for Arizona.
President Biden announced Wednesday he’s picked Gary M. Restaino to be the United States Attorney for Arizona.
Senate confirms Cindy McCain, Jeff Flake to ambassador posts
Flake was a rare critic of former President Donald Trump among Senate Republicans. McCain endorsed Biden in the presidential election, which at the time was viewed as possibly helping Biden broaden his appeal to Republicans and independents in Arizona, a crucial swing state that her husband had represented in Congress for 35 years.
Flake was a rare critic of former President Donald Trump among Senate Republicans. McCain endorsed Biden in the presidential election, which at the time was viewed as possibly helping Biden broaden his appeal to Republicans and independents in Arizona, a crucial swing state that her husband had represented in Congress for 35 years.
Arizona Sec. of State Katie Hobbs, other officials describe threats following 2020 election
Election administrators are leaving the field as they face unsupported accusations of manipulating election results, a bipartisan group of state election officials told the Senate Rules and Administration Committee.
Election administrators are leaving the field as they face unsupported accusations of manipulating election results, a bipartisan group of state election officials told the Senate Rules and Administration Committee.
Judge likely to block Arizona law barring civilian police oversight
The law took effect on Sept. 29 and is preventing Phoenix from appointing a director for its new police oversight office, the Office of Accountability and Transparency.
The law took effect on Sept. 29 and is preventing Phoenix from appointing a director for its new police oversight office, the Office of Accountability and Transparency.
Activists protest Sen. Kyrsten Sinema at Bisbee wedding
A video posted to YouTube shows the bride’s mother tearfully pleading with protesters not to disrupt her daughter’s wedding, which was held in Bisbee, Arizona.
A video posted to YouTube shows the bride’s mother tearfully pleading with protesters not to disrupt her daughter’s wedding, which was held in Bisbee, Arizona.
Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs to testify at Senate hearing on election threats
Arizona Secretary of State and candidate for governor Katie Hobbs is scheduled to speak to members of Congress on Tuesday in a Senate Committee hearing on "Emerging Threats to Election Administration."
Arizona Secretary of State and candidate for governor Katie Hobbs is scheduled to speak to members of Congress on Tuesday in a Senate Committee hearing on "Emerging Threats to Election Administration."
Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs to testify at Senate hearing on election threats
Arizona Secretary of State and candidate for governor Katie Hobbs is scheduled to speak to members of Congress on Tuesday in a Senate Committee hearing on "Emerging Threats to Election Administration."
Arizona Secretary of State and candidate for governor Katie Hobbs is scheduled to speak to members of Congress on Tuesday in a Senate Committee hearing on "Emerging Threats to Election Administration."
Apaches ask court to oppose transfer of Arizona land to copper mining company
Resolution Copper has said the mine on Oak Flat could have a $61 billion impact over the project’s expected 60 years and employ up to 1,500 people. It would be one of the largest copper mines in the United States.
Resolution Copper has said the mine on Oak Flat could have a $61 billion impact over the project’s expected 60 years and employ up to 1,500 people. It would be one of the largest copper mines in the United States.
Arizona seeks temporary restraining order to stop Biden vaccine mandate
"Once a vaccine has been administered, it can never be undone," Attorney General Mark Brnovich said in a statement announcing the move. "The COVID-19 vaccine mandate is one of the greatest infringements upon individual liberty, federalism, and the separation of powers by any administration in our country’s history."
"Once a vaccine has been administered, it can never be undone," Attorney General Mark Brnovich said in a statement announcing the move. "The COVID-19 vaccine mandate is one of the greatest infringements upon individual liberty, federalism, and the separation of powers by any administration in our country’s history."
More backers of Arizona Senator Sinema defect over her Biden plan objections
Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema faced more defections from the broad base of support she built to win her seat in 2018 when five members of her veterans advisory council resigned over her opposition to parts of President Biden's infrastructure plan and refusal to ditch the Senate filibuster.
Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema faced more defections from the broad base of support she built to win her seat in 2018 when five members of her veterans advisory council resigned over her opposition to parts of President Biden's infrastructure plan and refusal to ditch the Senate filibuster.
Sinema bathroom confrontation: ASU police recommend charging 4
The Arizona State University Police Department is recommending charges against the four protesters who followed Democratic Sen. Kyrsten Sinema into a bathroom earlier this month and recorded the incident.
The Arizona State University Police Department is recommending charges against the four protesters who followed Democratic Sen. Kyrsten Sinema into a bathroom earlier this month and recorded the incident.
Restaurateur whose business was raided by ex-Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio sheriff gets $5M
Arpaio raided Frimmel’s restaurants and about 80 other businesses from 2008 through 2014 in investigations that led to the arrests of hundreds of immigrant workers under a law that made it a felony to use fake or stolen IDs to get jobs.
Arpaio raided Frimmel’s restaurants and about 80 other businesses from 2008 through 2014 in investigations that led to the arrests of hundreds of immigrant workers under a law that made it a felony to use fake or stolen IDs to get jobs.
Pima County Board of Supervisors appoints Stahl Hamilton to fill Senate vacancy
Stahl Hamilton will fill the Legislative District 10 seat vacated by fellow Tucson Democrat Kirsten Engle.
Stahl Hamilton will fill the Legislative District 10 seat vacated by fellow Tucson Democrat Kirsten Engle.
US Labor Department warns 3 GOP states, including Arizona, over COVID rules
OSHA officials say Arizona, South Carolina and Utah are not complying with their promises to enforce labor standards that are at least as good as those adopted by the federal government.
OSHA officials say Arizona, South Carolina and Utah are not complying with their promises to enforce labor standards that are at least as good as those adopted by the federal government.
Groups rally outside Arizona Sen. Sinema's office to address child care, climate change, education
The Sunrise Movement, Lucha, and Working Families Party are demanding Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema support President Biden's $3.5 trillion spending package to address child care, climate change, and education.
The Sunrise Movement, Lucha, and Working Families Party are demanding Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema support President Biden's $3.5 trillion spending package to address child care, climate change, and education.
Arizona financial planner picked to fill Democratic House vacancy
Liguori will hold the District 28 seat formerly held by Aaron Lieberman, a Democrat who resigned to focus on his campaign for governor.
Liguori will hold the District 28 seat formerly held by Aaron Lieberman, a Democrat who resigned to focus on his campaign for governor.