Prop 207: Arizona voters to decide on legalizing marijuana on Nov. 3

Proposition 207 would let people 21 and older possess up to an ounce of marijuana or a smaller quantity of “concentrates” such as hashish, allow for the sale of recreational marijuana at licensed retailers and for people to grow their own plants.

Arizona political experts talk Republican, Democrat voter turnout

Voter turnout for Democrats and Republicans will determine the future of Arizona's Senate, as well as if the state will turn blue for the first time in decades.

Maricopa County voters break 2016 record with over 1.6 million votes

Maricopa County voters broke the 2016 voter turnout record with now over 1.6 million votes, the county recorder's office announced Nov. 1.

2016 Arizona Supreme Court expansion not seen as efficiency boost

Current and former chief justices of the Arizona Supreme Court say the addition of two more justices didn't make it more efficient, which was one of the expectations stated by Gov. Doug Ducey in 2016 when he signed the expansion legislation.

Anti-police brutality demonstrators accused of assisting street gang

Activists in Phoenix say new allegations of "assisting a criminal street gang" that are being made against protests who have been arrested are charges meant to suppress a movement.

Judge rejects Arizona redistricting panel list injunction

Democrats argued one nominee wasn’t qualified because he is a lobbyist and the other was a Trump supporter who was not truly independent.

More Maricopa County voting centers open Election Day weekend
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More voting centers in Maricopa County will be open starting today, Oct. 30 to Nov. 2 to accommodate last minute voters before Election Day.

Election-related mail means tough times for the Postal Service

There is a record-breaking number of voters who have requested for mail-in ballots for the 2020 elections, and that means long work hours for some Postal Service workers.

Maricopa County: More early ballots received for 2020 election than in 2016

In, total, 1.25 million Maricopa County residents cast their votes early in 2016. This year, 1.26 million votes have been counted as of Oct. 28 - six days before Election Day.

Arizona finds pharmacist to prepare lethal injections for executions

A pharmacist has reportedly been found to prepare a drug for lethal injections, moving Arizona closer to resuming execution of those who are sentenced to death.

Eric Trump to host campaign rally in Phoenix on Oct. 26

The MAGA event will be held at Rustler's Rooste at 6 p.m. on Monday. Eric Trump's sister, Ivanka, had visited Phoenix just two weeks prior for a similar event.

Sheriff’s office in Phoenix struggling with Arpaio legacy

With the explosion of internal affairs cases during Penzone’s tenure, officers also are making far fewer traffic stops than during Arpaio’s tenure because they fear it might expose them to investigations that could stall their careers.

Renewable energy at center of race for Arizona utility board

Democrats now have a shot at wresting control of the commission, which is currently controlled 4-1 by Republicans and has had a GOP majority for many years.

Despite rhetoric, GOP has supported packing state courts

Republican governors in Arizona and Georgia have signed bills passed by GOP-dominated legislatures to expand the number of seats on their states’ respective high courts

Arizona House Rep. Raquel Terán tests positive for COVID-19

Terán is a Democrat and represents District 30 in Arizona, which includes parts of west Phoenix and Glendale.

Top Democrats sue over Arizona redistricting panel list

A lawsuit filed Oct. 23 by Democratic leaders alleges the state Commission on Appellate Court Appointments failed to properly vet the candidates.