Arizona Politics

Wendy Rogers, a State Senator who is also a veteran herself, is facing criticism over her decision to block a stolen valor bill. Rogers said she is requesting amendments to the bill, but supporters of the bill say there's a personal reason behind her decision. FOX 10 Investigator Justin Lum reports.

Scottsdale's Mayor, Lisa Borowsky, and city officials held a press conference to address the controversy surrounding Axon's headquarters and its housing plans on March 27.

House Bill 2611 would add tougher consequences for aggravated assault charges if an attack involves two or more people. The bill is named after Preston Lord, who died after he was beaten outside a Halloween party in Queen Creek. Seven suspects have been charged in Lord's death.

Kiana Sears was appointed to fill the Arizona State Senate seat vacated by Eva Burch in Legislative District 9.

Hundreds gathered in Tucson on March 26 for to remember late Congressman Raul Grijalva. Grijalva, a Democrat who was first elected to Congress in 2002, died two weeks ago due to complications from cancer treatments. He was 77.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday for former Arizona Congressman Raul Grijalva, who died earlier this month after a battle with cancer.

State Senator Carine Werner says her hope is the senate will be able to probe DCS in the wake of the case of 14-year-old Emily Pike who was found dismembered 100 miles away from her home.

Despite strong opposition from Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego, a bill to finance repairs at Chase Field, home of the Arizona Diamondbacks, is advancing in the state legislature. FOX 10's Kenzie Beach has this story.

A bill to fund repairs at Chase Field, the home of the Arizona Diamondbacks, continues to move forward in the state legislature, despite strong objections from Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego. FOX 10's Irene Snyder reports.

The bill, known as SB1234, would broaden animal cruelty laws in Arizona, and would define the most basic care required for pets. The bill, if passed, would also add penalties for knowingly failing to give animals necessary medical attention. FOX 10's Nicole Krasean reports.

Rep. Greg Stanton and American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees held a news conference on March 19 to discuss federal budget cuts that they say are threatening public services across the country.

The Phoenix City Council voted 8-1 to increase the city sales tax by .5% to make up for expected revenue loss from two bills that will lower the city's income from the state.

Critics are saying the 5-2 vote by the Scottsdale City Council in February to eliminate DEI programs was done behind the scenes and serves no purpose. FOX 10's Ashlie Rodriguez has the story.