Newsmaker Saturday: Stan Barnes, Erika Flores, Scott Jarrett
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Part 1: FOX 10's Kari Lake talks to Stan Barnes of Copperstate Consulting about the State of the Union speech, the Iowa caucus and the Trump impeachment trial. Part 2: Scott Jarrett, Director of Election Day and Emergency Voting and Erika Flores, Deputy Director of Communications for the Maricopa County Elections Dept. discuss their preparations for Arizona's presidential preference election on March 17 and how it won't be using an app, unlike the Iowa caucus; voter registration deadlines and who can vote in the PPE.

Arizona county officials reject US border security grant

Pima County officials rejected a grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security that would fund expenses related to border security.

Funding to persuade women from having abortions advancing

An anti-abortion group is trying again this year to get Arizona lawmakers to fund a service designed to persuade women not to seek an abortion after it was narrowly rejected in 2019.

Arizona state lawmakers revive private border wall bill

A week after it fell one vote short of passage, Republicans state lawmakers on Thursday revived a measure that would make it easier for property owners on the U.S.-Mexico border to build a wall.

Lobbyist shares details surrounding claims of sexual harassment against Michelle Ugenti-Rita

Court documents have revealed some extreme details surrounding accusations of sexual harassment against a state politician who became a face of the #MeToo movement in 2017.

Legislature releases complaints against State Rep. David Cook

An Arizona lawmaker arranged for the Pinal County Sheriff to cancel a property seizure in exchange for a campaign contribution, according to one of two ethics complaints released on Wednesday.

County elections officials gearing up for Democratic presidential primary

Maricopa County elections officials are hoping that a new law and new equipment could prevent a repeat of the Democratic presidential primary in 2016.

AZ bill calls for November referendum to enshrine sanctuary city ban in state constitution

It’s already illegal under state law, but Republican lawmakers in the Arizona State Legislature want voters to enshrine a ban on “sanctuary city” policies in the state's constitution.

Dem Sen. Kyrsten Sinema stands to applaud Trump as Gillibrand, Harris stay seated at SOTU

Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, D-Ariz., earned praise from some right-leaning figures on Tuesday as she stood to applaud the opportunity zones President Trump created under his tax reform bill.

Ethics complaints filed against Arizona lawmaker

Two ethics complaints have been filed against an Arizona lawmaker accused of having an affair with a lobbyist, the House of Representatives announced late Tuesday.

AZ state senators vote to require consent for pelvic exams

The Arizona Senate voted unanimously Tuesday to require doctors and medical students to get explicit consent before performing pelvic exams on women under anesthesia.

Flagstaff minimum wage payment to state may top $840,000

An Arizona law that passed last year requires cities with a higher minimum wage than the state to reimburse the state for costs associated with that higher wage.

Non-partisan coalition launches effort to register 250,000 voters in Arizona

A nonprofit Arizona political coalition is launching an effort to register 250,000 people across the state to vote, and to encourage everyone to participate in this year’s census.

Iowans - including Iowans out-of-state and abroad - take part in Democratic presidential caucus

Monday marked the official start of the 2020 presidential primary season, as Iowans, including Iowans currently in Arizona and out of the country, gathered for the Iowa caucuses. FOX 10's John Hook and Matt Galka report, in team coverage.

Group pushing title loan interest cap pulls plug on effort

The Arizona Fair Lending Act would have capped annual interest for small auto loans proponents say trap the poor in a cycle of debt at 36%. Current rates can exceed 200%.