Gov. Hobbs appoints Judge Maria Elena Cruz to Arizona Supreme Court

Governor Katie Hobbs held a news conference on Jan. 29 to announce the historic appointment of a new judge to the Arizona Supreme Court.

Hobbs appoints new AZ Supreme Court judge
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Governor Katie Hobbs held a news conference on Jan. 29 to announce the appointment of Judge Maria Elena Cruz to the Arizona Supreme Court.

Federal funding freeze plan denounced by AZ AG; death toll rises in Hawaii fireworks blast | Nightly Roundup

From reaction to a federal funding freeze that has been temporarily blocked by a federal judge to the latest on Isaac School District's financial woes, here's a look at some of your top stories.

Deportations in Arizona underway; border czar says focus is on criminals

A week into the second Trump administration and the crackdown on the border and illegal immigration is underway. DHS arrested and deported over 7,000 people that were in the U.S. illegally, and some of them were in Arizona.

Deportations in Arizona underway; focus is on criminals
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A week into the second Trump administration and the crackdown on the border and illegal immigration is underway. DHS arrested and deported over 7,000 people that were in the U.S. illegally, and some of them were in Arizona. FOX 10's Kenzie Beach has this story.

AZ lawmakers look to help Isaac School District teachers
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Arizona lawmakers are working to get aid for teachers who've been at the will of a struggling school district that's millions of dollars in debt. That district doesn't have the money to make payroll. FOX 10's Lindsey Ragas has more on what lawmakers are doing.

AZ Senator Warren Petersen may run for AG in 2026
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Arizona Senate President Warren Petersen may run to be Arizona's next Attorney General. The state Senator just filed a statement of interest for the 2026 election. His next step will be to get enough signatures to appear on the ballot.

Educators call on AZ legislature to help school district
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FOX 10's Lindsey Ragas is at the Arizona Capitol with the latest from educators as they're worried for their futures. The Isaac Elementary School District is in a major multi-million dollar financial crisis, even with a new $6 infusion from the feds.

No end in sight for Isaac School Board financial saga
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Teachers are planning to head to the State Capitol on Monday after school to try and find a solution for the Isaac School Boards $12-15 million budget shortfall. FOX 10's Nicole Krasean has the latest.

District could close 2 Phoenix elementary schools
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Dunbar and Heard Elementary Schools in the Phoenix Elementary School District could be closed due to declining enrollment, following a series of planned public meetings.

Lawsuit filed to change 100-year water supply law
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Homebuilders filed a lawsuit to try and change a law that requires evidence of a 100-year water supply availability before starting new builds, a law Gov. Katie Hobbs said she wanted to change in her State of the State address.

Officials pass blame for Isaac financial crisis
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School board, county and state officials are passing blame on who is responsible for the Isaac School District's budget shortfall while students are unsure of where they will be attending classes and teachers are unsure if they will be paid. FOX 10's Nicole Krasean has the latest.

Isaac School District financial troubles unraveling
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Superintendent Mario Ventura announced his resignation from the Isaac School District board in the latest twist in the financial saga that has many teachers worried they will not receive their paychecks. FOX 10's Nicole Krasean has the latest.

Arizona House bill honoring Preston Lord seeks harsh penalties for group assaults

A house bill called Preston's Law was introduced to the Arizona State Legislature on Jan. 23, honoring Preston Lord who was killed at a Halloween party in 2023.

Family of Preston Lord supporting new AZ House bill
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A new bill introduced to the Arizona State House, inspired by the death of 16-year-old Preston Lord, will increase penalties for assault cases that involve two or more accomplices. FOX 10's Lindsey Ragas has the story.

Schools and churches prepare for possible ICE raids
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The new immigration policy put in place by the Trump administration leaves schools and churches vulnerable to ICE raids and leaders have mixed opinions on if the policy will be a success. FOX 10's Lauren Clark has the story.

Andy Biggs files statement of interest for governor's race
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Arizona Congressman Andy Biggs declared his interest to seek the Republican Party gubernatorial nomination during the 2026 primaries, which is scheduled to take place on Aug. 4 of that year.