Appeals court rules for Arizona governor in land trust case
The ruling overturns a 2018 decision by a Phoenix-based federal judge that said Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey needed congressional approval to withdraw money from the state land trust to fund education.
The ruling overturns a 2018 decision by a Phoenix-based federal judge that said Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey needed congressional approval to withdraw money from the state land trust to fund education.
Arizona's rugged individualism poses barrier to mask rules
The state has a fierce individualism that has endured among some in Arizona since the days of the Wild West. The buzz-off attitude is taking on new importance as the state has become one of the world’s top hot spots for the spread of the coronavirus.
The state has a fierce individualism that has endured among some in Arizona since the days of the Wild West. The buzz-off attitude is taking on new importance as the state has become one of the world’s top hot spots for the spread of the coronavirus.
Arizona Gov. Ducey appoints 6 new members to state nominating commission
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey’s office announced the appointments of six new members, including three Democrats and two Republicans.
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey’s office announced the appointments of six new members, including three Democrats and two Republicans.
Democrat Kelly reports $12.8 million for Arizona Senate bid
The retired astronaut has consistently outraised McSally in one of the most closely watched 2020 Senate contests. He’s reported the strongest fundraising of all Senate candidates this year, including incumbents.
The retired astronaut has consistently outraised McSally in one of the most closely watched 2020 Senate contests. He’s reported the strongest fundraising of all Senate candidates this year, including incumbents.
Ordinance restricting police filming repealed by city council in Tucson
An ordinance that restricts members of the public from filming police officers at crime scenes has been repealed.
An ordinance that restricts members of the public from filming police officers at crime scenes has been repealed.
Early voting begins for 2020 Arizona primary
Ballots for the primary election in August are being mailed out, according to officials with the Secretary of State's Office.
Ballots for the primary election in August are being mailed out, according to officials with the Secretary of State's Office.
Goodyear legislator tests positive for COVID-19
In a Facebook post, Arizona Rep. Joanne Osborne says she closed her jewelry store after some of her employees tested positive for COVID-19. The Goodyear Republican now says she has tested positive for the virus.
In a Facebook post, Arizona Rep. Joanne Osborne says she closed her jewelry store after some of her employees tested positive for COVID-19. The Goodyear Republican now says she has tested positive for the virus.
Arizona voters may see just 4 initiatives on the ballot in November
The four ballot measures must survive a review of qualifying signatures, as well as legal challenges.
The four ballot measures must survive a review of qualifying signatures, as well as legal challenges.
'Invest in Ed' submits ballot initiative to invest more in Arizona public education
A group turned in thousands of signatures in hopes of getting on the November ballot. Invest in Ed's goal, if approved, would invest more than $900 million a year for Arizona's public K-12 schools.
A group turned in thousands of signatures in hopes of getting on the November ballot. Invest in Ed's goal, if approved, would invest more than $900 million a year for Arizona's public K-12 schools.
Arizona Rep. Lesko supports cities' bids for Space Force headquarters
Arizona Congresswoman Debbie Lesko is advocating for cities in her district to be selected for the U.S. Space Force Command's headquarters.
Arizona Congresswoman Debbie Lesko is advocating for cities in her district to be selected for the U.S. Space Force Command's headquarters.
Voter outreach funds redistributed to Arizona counties
The funding must now be divided among counties, with $50,000 each for Maricopa, Pima, Pinal, Yavapai and Yuma counties and $25,000 each for the other 10 counties.
The funding must now be divided among counties, with $50,000 each for Maricopa, Pima, Pinal, Yavapai and Yuma counties and $25,000 each for the other 10 counties.
Arizona Gov. Ducey criticizes Scottsdale councilman over 'I can't breathe' comment during anti-mask protest
A Scottsdale city councilman is at the center of a controversy, over words he said during a protest against Scottsdale's mask mandate.
A Scottsdale city councilman is at the center of a controversy, over words he said during a protest against Scottsdale's mask mandate.
Despite virus surge, Arizona governor won’t require masks
Gov. Ducey isn't requiring masks as virus cases grow - and public reaction is mixed toward his response.
Gov. Ducey isn't requiring masks as virus cases grow - and public reaction is mixed toward his response.
Outside probe backs complaints against Arizona lawmaker
Arizona Representative David Cook reportedly had a romantic relationship with a lobbyist and used his influence to try to stop a seizure of her property.
Arizona Representative David Cook reportedly had a romantic relationship with a lobbyist and used his influence to try to stop a seizure of her property.
Demonstrators urging people to keep protest movement going until November election
Friday's protest has a different start than usual, as African American leaders in Phoenix talked about the importance of voting, during a meeting at a church.
Friday's protest has a different start than usual, as African American leaders in Phoenix talked about the importance of voting, during a meeting at a church.
Phoenix Law Enforcement Association responds to defund police protests
Calls to defund police departments are gaining momentum across the country. In the Phoenix metro area, we've seen two protests in recent weeks demanding that some of the funding for police departments instead be invested in community programs. FOX 10's Brian Webb reports.
Calls to defund police departments are gaining momentum across the country. In the Phoenix metro area, we've seen two protests in recent weeks demanding that some of the funding for police departments instead be invested in community programs. FOX 10's Brian Webb reports.
Alarming rise in virus cases as states roll back lockdowns
Arizona’s stay-at-home order ended on May 15 and eased restrictions on businesses. Arizona residents who were cooped up for six weeks flooded Phoenix-area bar districts, ignoring social distancing guidelines. The state began seeing a surge of new cases and hospitalizations about 10 days later.
Arizona’s stay-at-home order ended on May 15 and eased restrictions on businesses. Arizona residents who were cooped up for six weeks flooded Phoenix-area bar districts, ignoring social distancing guidelines. The state began seeing a surge of new cases and hospitalizations about 10 days later.
Arizona hospitals at 83% capacity, elective surgery may stop
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey has been criticized for not adding requirements that could prevent a surge, and some say the time to put those measures in place has come.
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey has been criticized for not adding requirements that could prevent a surge, and some say the time to put those measures in place has come.
Arizonans receive mixed messaging about wearing masks when Ducey rarely publicly wears one
Many Arizonans are wondering if they should wear a mask amid the COVID-19 pandemic, in public or not, and the answer seems to be different depending on where you get it.
Many Arizonans are wondering if they should wear a mask amid the COVID-19 pandemic, in public or not, and the answer seems to be different depending on where you get it.
Phoenix approves full police budget, but also sets aside more money for police oversight
The City of Phoenix has decided during a meeting Monday to set more money aside for police accountability and oversight.
The City of Phoenix has decided during a meeting Monday to set more money aside for police accountability and oversight.