Arizona House OKs some remote voting as budget introduced

A growing state lockdown due to efforts to contain the spread of the new coronavirus is driving lawmakers to act quickly to suspend the 2020 legislative session until the crisis ends.

Biden wins 2020 Arizona Presidential Preference Election in coronavirus shadow

Many voters expressed concerns that they or their family members will be infected with the new coronavirus. At the same time, voters ranked health care as the most important issue facing the country, well above climate change, the economy, race relations, foreign policy and many other social issues.

Arizona election officials say Tuesday's primary will be safe

Election officials in Arizona say they’ll be prepared for Democrats to vote in their party’s presidential primary Tuesday despite the unprecedented cloud of a global pandemic and pleas by public health officials to avoid unnecessary social interactions.

State Legislature's leaders meeting to decide fate of session

Republicans who lead the Arizona Legislature are meeting to consider drastic steps that could include shutting down the 2020 session early because of widespread disruptions caused by the coronavirus.

Tuesday’s primaries offer chance for Biden to reach Latinos

In Joe Biden’s pursuit of the Democratic presidential nomination, he’s run repeatedly into a wall in the West, where Bernie Sanders’ strength among Latinos propelled his campaign even as he struggled with other groups.

Arizona now seeing ‘community spread’ of coronavirus

Arizona’s health director warned Monday that community spread of the new coronavirus is now happening and case numbers could reach what is seen in a flu season.

Clearing up voter confusion with Arizona's Presidential Preference Election

The Arizona Presidential Preference Election is coming up on Tuesday, March 17 and a lot of people are still unsure about who can vote and what the results will mean.

Arizona House nixes new short term rental rules

The Arizona House has rejected a proposal that would have allowed cities to add some regulations for short term rental homes like those available through vacation rental sites Airbnb and VRBO.

Arizona's McSally releases drug pricing legislation

Arizona Republican Sen. Martha McSally has introduced long-promised legislation aimed at reducing drug prices, particularly for seniors on Medicare, as she ramps up a tough election campaign in which health care is likely to figure prominently.

Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema endorses Joe Biden for president

Democratic Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema says she's endorsing former Vice President Joe Biden in the 2020 election.

Arizona House GOP rams through transgender sports ban bill

Republicans in the Arizona House on Tuesday rammed through a contentious proposal that would ban transgender student-athletes from participating on the team that aligns with their gender identity over unified opposition from minority Democrats.

Tense moments prior to Phoenix mayor's news conference on homeless crisis, adding affordable housing

The homeless population in Phoenix seems to have recently exploded and the mayor announced how she wants to address the issue, but there was a bit of conflict at her news conference. FOX 10's Linda Williams reports.

Arizona Senate candidate Mark Kelly says he’s backing Biden

Arizona Senate candidate Mark Kelly said Monday he’ll vote for Joe Biden in the Democratic presidential primary, throwing his support behind the former vice president as Biden looks to solidify moderate Democrats against Bernie Sanders.

Arizona officials hold news conference about the coronavirus; state begins testing for COVID-19

Gov. Doug Ducey and the director of the state health department are getting ready to hold a news conference to talk about the coronavirus and what Arizona is doing to prepare for a possible outbreak.

Newsmaker Saturday: Doug Ducey
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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
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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.