Two bills could change how tipped workers are paid
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There are two bills making their way to the November ballot that would change the way tipped workers get paid and in turn how business owners pay their tipped employees. FOX 10's Brian Webb has more.

Arizona state budget signed into law by Gov. Katie Hobbs

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs signed a series of budget bills into law on Tuesday. State lawmakers approved the spending plan over the weekend.

Arizona fake electors case: Boris Epshteyn, Jenna Ellis plead not guilty

The hearing Tuesday in a Phoenix courtroom marked the last of 18 arraignments in the fake elector case. Fifteen other people, including former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani and former Trump Chief of Staff Mark Meadows, pleaded not guilty to the charges.

3 plead not guilty in AZ fake electors case
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Lawyers Boris Epshteyn and Jenna Ellis and former U.S. Senate candidate James Lamon have pleaded not guilty to nine felony charges in a case about trying to overturn former President Donald Trump?s Arizona election loss to Joe Biden.

AG criticizes budget over opioid settlement reallocation
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A budget battle came to a close over the weekend as politically divided Arizona lawmakers passed the 2024 budget. But, not everyone is happy. FOX 10's Lauren Clark has more.

Arizona lawmakers pass budget closing $1.4 billion deficit

Arizona lawmakers approved a bipartisan budget deal Saturday that erases a $1.4 billion shortfall by curbing spending on higher education, trimming funding for state agencies, and raiding a host of special funds.

Arizona lawmakers approve $16 billion budget
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State lawmakers worked late into the evening to approve a $16 billion budget. It was the final task they needed to complete before the end of the session. Lawmakers navigated a major budget shortfall to slash $1 billion from various sectors.

Criticism over Arizona's ESA program continues
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Arizonans for Public Schools is calling on Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs to veto any budget that does not address the billion-dollar voucher system that currently provides close to $450 million for families to send their kids to private and religion-based schools.

Phoenix City Council unanimously agrees to budget
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Phoenix City Council passed a budget unanimously for the first time since 2009. In a 9-0 vote, councilmembers on both sides of the aisle came together in the historic agreement, praised by Mayor Kate Gallego. FOX 10's Ashlie Rodriguez has the story.

Arizona voters may decide on life terms for judges
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Should judges be voted into office, or should they have a lifetime term? That will be the question possibly in front of Arizona voters this November. FOX 10's Lauren Clark has more.

AZ lawmakers weighing in on judicial election bill
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Should legislators send the measure to voters and it is approved in November, voters will not be allowed to vote on whether certain judges in Arizona are allowed to remain in office. Currently, judicial retention elections are held regularly in Arizona.

GOP, Gov. Hobbs agree on budget deal: Report
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Reports suggest that Republican lawmakers in the Arizona State Senate have reached a deal on the budget with Democratic Governor Katie Hobbs.

County Recorder debate features 2 of 3 candidates
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Stephen Richer and Don Hiatt squared off in a debate as they campaign for Maricopa County Recorder.

Hunter Biden found guilty; Glendale man survives head-first fall in Europe | Morning News Brief

The son of President Joe Biden has been found guilty in his gun case; a story of survival from an Arizonan who was traveling in Europe, and more – here's a look at some of the top stories on FOX10Phoenix.com for the morning of June 11.

Gov. Katie Hobbs to appeal Arizona court ruling on agency appointments

Days after an Arizona court ruled that directors with 13 state agencies cannot be appointed without Senate confirmation, Governor Katie Hobbs has announced she will appeal the ruling. The governor appointed 'Executive Deputy Directors' to these agencies after she withdrew their nominations in 2023, citing political theater in the state legislature.

Gov. Hobbs to appeal agency appointment ruling
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On June 5, the Maricopa County Superior Court ruled that Governor Katie Hobbs cannot appoint the heads of 13 state agencies under the title of 'Executive Deputy Directors' without Senate confirmation.