Judge mulls giving more time to count Navajo Nation mail-in ballots
A lawyer representing six Navajo Nation members said mail service on the reservation is much slower and argued that Arizona’s requirement for ballots be turned in to by 7 p.m. on election night would disenfranchise tribal members.
A lawyer representing six Navajo Nation members said mail service on the reservation is much slower and argued that Arizona’s requirement for ballots be turned in to by 7 p.m. on election night would disenfranchise tribal members.
Many teaching positions remain unfilled in Arizona as state faces teacher shortage
Despite an increase in teacher salaries, Arizona still has a problem with getting enough people to fill its open teaching positions.
Despite an increase in teacher salaries, Arizona still has a problem with getting enough people to fill its open teaching positions.
Ducey, US Census head push for complete Arizona count
Over 10% of residents haven't participated in the once-a-decade national count and the state could lose $500 million annually in federal funding.
Over 10% of residents haven't participated in the once-a-decade national count and the state could lose $500 million annually in federal funding.
Black Lives Matter mural: Organizers say they were never told mural was against regulations
The mural was going to be painted on Third Street, between Jefferson and Jackson, but the city council denied the request, citing regulations and safety risks -- murals and other non-standard markings are not allowed on city streets.
The mural was going to be painted on Third Street, between Jefferson and Jackson, but the city council denied the request, citing regulations and safety risks -- murals and other non-standard markings are not allowed on city streets.
Phoenix rejects Black Lives Matter, law enforcement murals downtown; lawsuit planned
The rejected mural project would have been located somewhere in downtown Phoenix and would have depicted the likenesses of Martin Luther King, Jr., Don Lewis and Cesar Chavez.
The rejected mural project would have been located somewhere in downtown Phoenix and would have depicted the likenesses of Martin Luther King, Jr., Don Lewis and Cesar Chavez.
Judge: Arizona voters who don’t sign early ballots can fix them
State and federal groups argued that Arizona election rules allow county recorders five days after the election for voters whose signatures don’t match those on file to come to the office and show they actually signed the ballot.
State and federal groups argued that Arizona election rules allow county recorders five days after the election for voters whose signatures don’t match those on file to come to the office and show they actually signed the ballot.
Maricopa County can’t tell voters how to fix errors, Arizona Supreme Court rules
Maricopa County Recorder Adrian Fontes wanted to add instructions that told voters to cross out a vote for a candidate made in error and mark the candidate they actually wanted.
Maricopa County Recorder Adrian Fontes wanted to add instructions that told voters to cross out a vote for a candidate made in error and mark the candidate they actually wanted.
Arizona Democrat Mark Kelly apologizes for offensive joke
“I think the word hasn’t gotten out how bad it is for him,” Kelly said. “You know, it’s gotten so bad that we recently had to release him back into the wild. He’s like halfway between an orangutan and a howler monkey. We’ve even changed his name to Rodrigo. He lives in the woods.”
“I think the word hasn’t gotten out how bad it is for him,” Kelly said. “You know, it’s gotten so bad that we recently had to release him back into the wild. He’s like halfway between an orangutan and a howler monkey. We’ve even changed his name to Rodrigo. He lives in the woods.”
Arizona Gov. Ducey discusses suicide prevention, provides updates on COVID-19
The briefing, which began Sept. 10 at 1 p.m., discussed support for those struggling with depression and other mental health issues. Gov. Ducey also briefed the media on the latest efforts to reduce the spread of the pandemic in Arizona.
The briefing, which began Sept. 10 at 1 p.m., discussed support for those struggling with depression and other mental health issues. Gov. Ducey also briefed the media on the latest efforts to reduce the spread of the pandemic in Arizona.
Arizona Supreme Court denies appeal by Kanye West; rapper to remain off Arizona ballot in November election
Arizona’s Supreme Court has ruled that Kanye West is not eligible to appear on the state’s ballot in November as a presidential candidate.
Arizona’s Supreme Court has ruled that Kanye West is not eligible to appear on the state’s ballot in November as a presidential candidate.
Kanye West appeals ruling that bars him from Arizona ballot in November
A court ruling that bars Kanye West from appearing as an independent candidate for president on ballots in Arizona is being challenged by West.
A court ruling that bars Kanye West from appearing as an independent candidate for president on ballots in Arizona is being challenged by West.
Kanye West kept off Arizona ballot as presidential candidate following Maricopa County Superior Court ruling
A court in Maricopa County has granted an injunction that prevents rapper Kanye West from appearing on the ballot in Arizona as a presidential candidate.
A court in Maricopa County has granted an injunction that prevents rapper Kanye West from appearing on the ballot in Arizona as a presidential candidate.
Lawsuit seeks to ban Kanye West from appearing on Arizona ballot for President
A lawsuit has been filed in Arizona to block rapper Kanye West from appearing as a Presidential candidate on the November ballot.
A lawsuit has been filed in Arizona to block rapper Kanye West from appearing as a Presidential candidate on the November ballot.
Arizona Gov. Ducey announces aggressive plan to expand access to flu vaccine
Arizona Governor Doug Ducey held a news conference for the first time in months. He spoke, not about the coronavirus, but the flu, urging Arizonans to get a flu shot.
Arizona Governor Doug Ducey held a news conference for the first time in months. He spoke, not about the coronavirus, but the flu, urging Arizonans to get a flu shot.
ASU student group raising defense money for suspect in protest shootings hears from sheriff candidate
The Republican nominee for sheriff in metro Phoenix spoke on August 31 to a group of conservative Arizona State University students who have been criticized for their fundraising efforts for the legal defense of a 17-year-old who authorities said had fatally shot two protesters last week in Wisconsin.
The Republican nominee for sheriff in metro Phoenix spoke on August 31 to a group of conservative Arizona State University students who have been criticized for their fundraising efforts for the legal defense of a 17-year-old who authorities said had fatally shot two protesters last week in Wisconsin.
In profane post, Phoenix City Councilmember Sal DiCiccio criticizes NBA players amid talks of boycott
Phoenix City Councilman Sal DiCiccio has generated controversy with a profane post he made on NBA boycotts in the aftermath of the shooting of a Black man in Wisconsin by police officers.
Phoenix City Councilman Sal DiCiccio has generated controversy with a profane post he made on NBA boycotts in the aftermath of the shooting of a Black man in Wisconsin by police officers.
Arizona's Supreme Court revives education tax ballot initiative
The Arizona Supreme Court on August 19 rejected a lower court ruling and restored a citizen’s initiative that would raise taxes on the wealthy to help boost education funding to the ballot.
The Arizona Supreme Court on August 19 rejected a lower court ruling and restored a citizen’s initiative that would raise taxes on the wealthy to help boost education funding to the ballot.
Arizona Secretary of State: Over 1.4 million ballots cast in primary
Arizona elections officials say turnout for the August primary reached a historic level.
Arizona elections officials say turnout for the August primary reached a historic level.
GOP senator calls on China to repay $1.6T of century-old debt
Sen. Martha McSally, R-Ariz., introduced a resolution calling on China to repay U.S. bondholders more than $1.6 trillion of sovereign debt, including interest, that pre-dates the country's Communist government.
Sen. Martha McSally, R-Ariz., introduced a resolution calling on China to repay U.S. bondholders more than $1.6 trillion of sovereign debt, including interest, that pre-dates the country's Communist government.
Arizona Secretary of State asking for investigation amid mounting controversy over USPS and mail-in ballots
Arizona's top election official is asking the Attorney General's Office to investigate whether recent actions by the United States Postal Service, as well as statements by President Trump, amount to electoral interference.
Arizona's top election official is asking the Attorney General's Office to investigate whether recent actions by the United States Postal Service, as well as statements by President Trump, amount to electoral interference.