Newsmaker Saturday: Doug Ducey
FOX 10's John Hook talks to Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey about sanctuary cities, the economy, prisons, taxes, mental health and the upcoming 2020 election.
FOX 10's John Hook talks to Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey about sanctuary cities, the economy, prisons, taxes, mental health and the upcoming 2020 election.
Defective coronavirus test kits sent to Arizona
Some of the testing kits to test for coronavirus previously sent to Arizona were defective and Rep. Greg Stanton wants an explanation.
Some of the testing kits to test for coronavirus previously sent to Arizona were defective and Rep. Greg Stanton wants an explanation.
Arizona House OKs bill letting non-violent inmates earn time off
A bill enacted last year allowed inmates serving time only for drug offenses to serve 70% of their sentences. All other prisoners must currently serve at least 85% of their term under Arizona’s truth in sentencing law.
A bill enacted last year allowed inmates serving time only for drug offenses to serve 70% of their sentences. All other prisoners must currently serve at least 85% of their term under Arizona’s truth in sentencing law.
Arizona House passes bill to fund Tonto Creek bridge after 3 kids swept away by floodwaters
A bill that would fund the construction of the Tonto Creek Bridge in Gila County has passed in the Arizona House.
A bill that would fund the construction of the Tonto Creek Bridge in Gila County has passed in the Arizona House.
Bill would allow community colleges in Arizona to grant 4-year degrees
The price of college tuition is on the rise, and that can make getting a four-year degree out-of-reach for many people.
The price of college tuition is on the rise, and that can make getting a four-year degree out-of-reach for many people.
Court keeps ex-sheriff Arpaio's conviction, citing pardon
An appeals court has denied former Phoenix-area Sheriff Joe Arpaio’s bid to erase his criminal conviction for disobeying a 2011 court order, saying President Donald Trump’s pardon makes it unnecessary.
An appeals court has denied former Phoenix-area Sheriff Joe Arpaio’s bid to erase his criminal conviction for disobeying a 2011 court order, saying President Donald Trump’s pardon makes it unnecessary.
State House votes to ban cities from requiring fire sprinklers in big bars
The Arizona House has voted to ban cities and counties from enforcing new national fire code standards requiring large restaurants and nightclubs that serve alcohol to install fire sprinklers.
The Arizona House has voted to ban cities and counties from enforcing new national fire code standards requiring large restaurants and nightclubs that serve alcohol to install fire sprinklers.
Police union officials criticize approval of citizen review board for police incidents in Phoenix
Police union officials are speaking out on Phoenix City Council’s decision to approve a plan for a citizen review board with the power to investigate police.
Police union officials are speaking out on Phoenix City Council’s decision to approve a plan for a citizen review board with the power to investigate police.
Maricopa County Board of Supervisors pass '2nd Amendment Preservation County' resolution
The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors on Wednesday approved a resolution declaring the county a "sanctuary" for gun rights.
The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors on Wednesday approved a resolution declaring the county a "sanctuary" for gun rights.
Central Phoenix witnessing serious homeless problem, leaving residents and business owners frustrated
People are normally aware of the homeless crisis in a number of West Coast cities, but homelessness is also a problem in the Valley.
People are normally aware of the homeless crisis in a number of West Coast cities, but homelessness is also a problem in the Valley.
Phoenix Council approves civilian oversight of police in 5-4 vote
Phoenix City Council members Tuesday voted 5-4 to approve a citizen review board with the power to investigate police after a raucous meeting that stretched five hours into the evening.
Phoenix City Council members Tuesday voted 5-4 to approve a citizen review board with the power to investigate police after a raucous meeting that stretched five hours into the evening.
Maricopa County Supervisors set to vote on '2nd Amendment Preservation County' resolution on Wednesday
Maricopa County could become the next 2nd Amendment Sanctuary County in Arizona, as the county’s Board of Supervisors are expected to vote on a resolution to protect gun rights on Wednesday.
Maricopa County could become the next 2nd Amendment Sanctuary County in Arizona, as the county’s Board of Supervisors are expected to vote on a resolution to protect gun rights on Wednesday.
Arizona Senate OKs redistricting rules over Democratic objections
Democrats opposed the measure and argued the change would greatly affect the ability of tribes and minority communities to elect representatives of their choice.
Democrats opposed the measure and argued the change would greatly affect the ability of tribes and minority communities to elect representatives of their choice.
Arizona Senate rejects Ducey's veteran tax cut measure
The GOP-controlled Senate shot down the stand-alone proposal. Four Republicans joined all 13 Democrats in opposing the measure.
The GOP-controlled Senate shot down the stand-alone proposal. Four Republicans joined all 13 Democrats in opposing the measure.
Safford city councilman suspends congressional campaign following heroin relapse and overdose
A Safford city councilmember has suspended his campaign for Congress after suffering a heroin overdose.
A Safford city councilmember has suspended his campaign for Congress after suffering a heroin overdose.
Chamber of Commerce officials say March Democratic debate could be a boon for some Phoenix businesses
Some say the Democratic debate in March, which is scheduled to be held in Phoenix, could bring along some money for some Valley businesses and draw some attention to issues faced by Arizonans.
Some say the Democratic debate in March, which is scheduled to be held in Phoenix, could bring along some money for some Valley businesses and draw some attention to issues faced by Arizonans.
Ducey approves bill barring city natural gas hookup bans
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey has signed legislation that prohibits cities and counties from banning new natural gas hookups.
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey has signed legislation that prohibits cities and counties from banning new natural gas hookups.
Bill could double Arizona's gas tax to 36 cents per gallon
A bill that would double Arizona's gas tax over the next three years is making its way through the State Legislature.
A bill that would double Arizona's gas tax over the next three years is making its way through the State Legislature.
Senate candidate Mark Kelly takes to airwaves with intro ad
Democratic Senate candidate Mark Kelly released his first campaign ad of the 2020 election on Thursday, looking to introduce himself to Arizona voters in the face of attack ads from his Republican rival.
Democratic Senate candidate Mark Kelly released his first campaign ad of the 2020 election on Thursday, looking to introduce himself to Arizona voters in the face of attack ads from his Republican rival.
Gov. Ducey and GOP state lawmakers end sanctuary city ban push
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey and Republican lawmakers have pulled a contentious proposal to enshrine a ban on so-called "sanctuary cities" in the state constitution.
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey and Republican lawmakers have pulled a contentious proposal to enshrine a ban on so-called "sanctuary cities" in the state constitution.