Arizona renewable energy standards targeted by GOP lawmakers

Proposals in the House and Senate would stop Arizona from adopting a plan that would require half the state’s power to come from renewable sources by 2035 and 100% by 2050.

Arizona GOP state lawmaker sparks furor over Holocaust comparison tweet

A GOP state lawmaker in Arizona has come under fire over a tweet that some say makes comparisons between a hotel's decision to cancel a fundraiser for a Missouri Senator to the Holocaust.

Arizona governor plans big tax cuts, make-up summer school classes

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey is proposing the largest tax cut in his seven years for the coming budget year while using savings from a pandemic-induced drop in school enrollment to pay for summertime make-up classes for K-12 students who have fallen behind because of virtual learning.

Gov. Ducey discusses COVID-19 vaccine rollout, Capitol riot
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Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey talks to FOX 10's Troy Hayden about Capitol security, the COVID-19 vaccine rollout, distance learning, and how he will be attending President-Elect Joe Biden's inauguration.

Judge: Arizona Senate, Maricopa County need to settle election fight

Arizona Republicans want to do an audit of the machines used to count the ballots, despite numerous checks and hand-count audits done by county and state officials.

State Democratic lawmakers asking for probe into alleged roles of Reps. Biggs and Gosar in deadly DC riot

In a letter to the FBI and the Department of Justice, Democrats in Arizona say there are claims that Congressmen Biggs and Gosar worked to organize the rally at the U.S. Capitol that led to a deadly riot.

Ducey delivers 'state of the state' speech virtually

Ducey has traditionally used his address on the first day of the Legislative session to tout his successes and lay out his priorities for the budget and the coming year.

Arizona Legislature kicks off 2021 session amid coronavirus surge

The coronavirus pandemic is threatening to derail a second straight year of action, but House and Senate leaders say new protocols will allow lawmakers to work through it.

Arizona Republicans to vote on resolution to censure Cindy McCain

Arizona Republicans will vote on Jan. 23 on a resolution to censure Cindy McCain, the widow of former Arizona Sen. John McCain.

Arizona Legislature kicks off 2021 session amid virus surge

Arizona Republicans maintained control of both legislative chambers in a year when Democrats were hopeful they would be in charge for the first time in decades.

Arizona Supreme Court upholds election challenge dismissal

The Arizona Supreme Court ruling is the second time the majority-Republican court has turned aside an appeal seeking to overturn the results of the 2020 election.

Texting and driving banned in Arizona starting Jan. 1

Using your cellphone while driving will be illegal in Arizona soon, but there are some exceptions.

Arizona tax agency head fired after defending education tax

Gov. Doug Ducey’s office announced a new leader for the Department of Revenue on Dec. 29 without mentioning that Carlton Woodruff was out as director.

Accountable Arizona suspends campaign to recall Gov. Doug Ducey

Accountable Arizona wants the governor removed from office for what it calls "his failed response to the pandemic."

Judge will not force Maricopa County to obey subpoena to access 2020 election votes

The Arizona GOP lawmakers said they want the county to turn over voting machines and records so the Legislature can audit Maricopa County’s handling of the election.

Arizona Senate to require masks next legislative session

The Arizona Senate has announced a new set of COVID-19 safety guidelines for the upcoming legislative session in January, including requiring masks.

8th lawsuit over presidential election results in Arizona fails

A judge concluded that Staci Burk wasn’t a registered voter at the time that she filed her lawsuit and made her legal challenge after the five-day period for contesting election results had passed.