Tony Navarrete: Ex-Arizona state senator found guilty of sexual conduct with a minor
Ex-Arizona State Senator Tony Navarrete has been found guilty of having a sexual relation with a minor. The same jury also found the ex-lawmaker not guilty on two other sexual misconduct-related offenses.
Tony Navarrete found guilty of sexual misconduct
A jury in Arizona has delivered a split verdict for Otoniel "Tony" Navarrete, an ex-Arizona state senator who stepped down over a sexual misconduct scandal.
School vouchers: AZ grand jury indicts 5 for alleged fraud
Dolores Lashay Sweet, Dorrian Lamarr Jones, Jennifer Lopez, Jadakah Celeste Johnson, and Raymond Lamont Johnson, Jr. are accused of fraud, conspiracy, computer tampering, illegally conducting an enterprise, money laundering and forgery.
AZ group accused of school voucher fraud
Five people are accused of fraudulently taking hundreds of thousands of dollars from Arizona's school voucher program. The program is known in the state as the Empowerment Scholarship Account program, or ESA. The indictments have sparked a political fight on the controversial program, and FOX 10's Lauren Clark has more.
Tamika Wooten joins Maricopa County Attorney's race
Democrat Tamika Wooten filed her statement of interest, joining the race for Maricopa County Attorney. Wooten hopes to unseat incumbent Rachel Mitchell. Gina Godbehere, a former prosecutor for the city of Goodyear, is also in the race. She unsuccessfully ran for county attorney in 2022.
Rep. Justin Heap joins Maricopa County Recorder race
Freshman Republican Rep. Justin Heap of Mesa filed his statement of interest to challenge Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer in the July primary election. Heap is a member of the Freedom Caucus at the state capitol. Richer was elected in 2020, beating Adrian Fontes, who is now the Arizona Secretary of State.
Arizona bill to ban brass knuckles 'dead for this session,' according to state senator
Efforts to pass a brass knuckles ban in Arizona have come to an end for this legislative session, according to a state senator.
Brass knuckles bill dead at AZ State Capitol
Efforts to ban brass knuckles in Arizona appear to have come to an end for this legislative session, according to one state senator.
Arizona bill would ban state, local dollars from being used in homeless hotel programs
If the bill is approved and signed into law, it would ban the practice of using state or local dollars on what is known as mixed hoteling, where hotels are open to the general public while also serving as a homeless shelter.
APS rate hike: Customers voice concerns as company defends request to raise prices
Some APS customers are making their voices heard, as the utility company's request to increase rates comes before the Arizona Corporation Commission. The company wants to raise rates by an average of 11% for most residential customers.
APS rate hike request leaves some worried
Some APS customers are making their voices heard, as the utility company's request to increase rates comes before the Arizona Corporation Commission. FOX 10's Brian Webb reports.
AZ Senate race: Gallego leads in hypothetical poll
Democratic Congressman Ruben Gallego leads in a hypothetical three-way race for Independent Kyrsten Sinema's Senate seat, who has still not said if she will run for re-election. According to a new poll, Gallego leads with 36%, compared to 30% for Republican Kari Lake, and 21% for Sinema. Thirteen percent remain undecided. In a matchup of just Gallego and Lake, Gallego's lead jumps to 46%, with 39% for Lake. Fifteen percent are undecided. The poll was conducted by Emerson College Polling and The Hill. The same poll shows Arizona leaning toward Donald Trump in a one-on-one matchup with President Joe Biden.
Arizona bill aims to allow mobile home owners to put in air conditioning units
If approved and signed into law, mobile home owners could install air conditioning units. But some landlords argue ACs are noisy, unsightly, and can bring down a mobile home park's property value.
AZ bill aims to cut down on heat deaths
The bill, if approved and sign into law, will allow mobile home owners to install AC units, but not everyone agrees with the bill. FOX 10's Brian Webb reports.
Magic mushroom bill advances at AZ capitol
A unique bill at the Arizona State Capitol has crossed its first hurdle. A Senate committee unanimously passed a bill that would medically legalize psilocybin, which is the active ingredient found in magic mushrooms. It could potentially be used to help treat PTSD and forms of depression and anxiety. FOX 10's Syleste Rodriguez spoke with a licensed doctor who is licensed by the federal government to grow magic mushrooms.
2024 Election: Maricopa Co. tests voting equipment
Elections officials in Maricopa County tested voting equipment on Feb. 20, ahead of the Presidential Preference Election.
Educators demand lawmakers to renew Prop 123
Arizona educators and school staff are calling on lawmakers to pass a bi-partisan compromise to raise their pay. The Arizona Education Association was joined by school teachers and staff on Monday to express support for renewing Prop 123, which passed in 2015, but is set to expire next year. Prop 123 allows money from the state trust permanent fund to be distributed to public schools. Educators are asking lawmakers to renew the measure and to include raises for all staff members, from teachers to bus drivers.
Arizona immigration employment proposal garners support, criticism
If the State Legislature approves HCR2060, it would have to be submitted to voters for approval.
AZ State Rep. touts new immigration bill
If the State Legislature approves HCR2060, it would have to be submitted to voters for approval. The proposal would require some independent contractors to use a background check system called E-Verify. The system is used to check if prospective employees are legally present and eligible for work. FOX 10's Lauren Clark reports.
Man accused in woman's stabbing; fiery crash on Valley freeway | Nightly Roundup
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