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.

Ward takes bid to undo Biden win in Arizona to Supreme Court

Kelli Ward petitioned the nation’s highest court after the Arizona Supreme Court had rejected her appeal and concluded Ward hadn’t presented any evidence of misconduct in her challenge of ballots in Maricopa County.

Federal judge dismisses lawsuit that seeks to undo Biden's Arizona win; Trump lawyers to appeal

The lawsuit aims to overturn President-elect Joe Biden's victory in Arizona, and the ruling came just one day after a separate lawsuit brought by Arizona Republican Party Chairwoman Kelli Ward was dismissed.

In Arizona, Trump's false claims have torn open a GOP rift

Those who believe Trump’s unproven claims of fraud and support his effort to undermine the will of voters say Ducey betrayed his party. His defenders have dismissed the critics as “nuts.”

Arizona legislature buildings to close on Dec. 7 for one week due to rise of COVID-19

The closures come after President Donald Trump's lawyer and former New York City Mayor, Rudy Giuliani, tested positive for COVID-19 after meeting with some Arizona lawmakers.