Arizona lawmakers face big deficit due mostly to massive tax cut and school voucher expansion
Gov. Katie Hobbs and the Republican-controlled Arizona Legislature return to the state Capitol on Monday with a nearly $1 billion problem on their hands. Lawmakers face a steep deficit due mostly to plummeting revenues from a massive tax cut that took full effect last year and skyrocketing costs from a school voucher program expansion.
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs takes aim at state's school voucher program
As the first day of the Legislative session begins in Arizona, the discussion of empowerment scholarship accounts, or ESAs, are top of mind. Governor Katie Hobbs says her goal is to make regulations clear, and Republican lawmakers vow to fight back.
2024 Legislative session begins in Arizona
Gov. Katie Hobbs and the Republican-controlled Arizona Legislature return to the state Capitol on Monday with a nearly $1 billion problem on their hands. Lawmakers face a steep deficit due mostly to plummeting revenues from a massive tax cut that took full effect last year and skyrocketing costs from a school voucher program expansion.
New legislative session to open in Arizona
A new legislative year is set to start on Jan. 8 at the Arizona State Capitol in Phoenix, and among the issues state lawmakers have to grapple with this year is the state's budget deficit.
Gilbert Goons: Town leaders to propose subcommittee on teen violence
The proposal is being advanced by three members of the Gilbert Town Council, as concerns mount over the issue of teen violence in the East Valley community.
Homeless campground: Phoenix studies 4 cities to help the unhoused
Once known as the largest homeless encampment of its kind in Phoenix, The Zone is now clear of homeless people, but there is still a homelessness crisis in the City of Phoenix.
Hobbs releases guidelines for ESA voucher program
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs released new guidelines for the state's ESA voucher program. Hobbs says the changes are aimed at increasing student safety, but also to cut down on the cost of the program and people misusing it.
MCAO shares Federal investigation experience with Phoenix City Council amid ongoing probe
Amid an ongoing federal investigation, members of the Phoenix City Council got some insight from members of the Maricopa County Attorney's Office on MCAO's own experience with the federal monitor of the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office.
AZ using AI, deepfakes to test election officials
As the elections approach this year, Arizona's Secretary of State, Adrian Fontes, is using AI and deepfakes in an effort to test election officials. FOX 10's Steve Nielsen reports.
Arizona judge denies a GOP move to block a voter-approved law for transparent campaign financing
A Superior Court judge in Arizona's Maricopa County denied a request from Republican state lawmakers to block a voter-approved law on transparency in campaign financing.
Private memorial service for Sandra Day O'Connor
A private memorial service was held on Dec. 22 for former Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, who passed away in Phoenix at the age of 93.
Cochise County supervisors plead not guilty to charges for delaying 2022 election certification
During brief arraignment hearings on Thursday, Judd and Crosby pleaded not guilty to charges of conspiracy and interference with an election officer and were informed of future court dates, including a May 16 trial.
Arizona lawmaker Athena Salman resigning, says she will join abortion rights group
State Rep. Athena Salman will resign her seat in the Arizona Legislature at the end of the month to take up a top position at an abortion rights group, she announced Wednesday on social media.
AZ Rep. Athena Salman resigns, joins abortion group
Democratic State Representative Athena Salman says she's stepping down at the end of the month to serve as the director of Arizona campaigns for the abortion group "Reproductive Freedom for All". Salman was first elected to the Arizona House in 2016.
Judge rejects Kari Lake's effort to stop lawsuit
A judge has rejected Kari Lake's effort to dismiss a lawsuit filed by Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer.
Highest single day record of migrants crossing border, FOX sources
The southern border was rocked by a record number of migrant encounters on Monday as the situation continues to spiral, and lawmakers struggle to find agreement on solutions.
Sandra Day O'Connor laid to rest
Justice Sandra Day O?Connor, the Arizona rancher's daughter who became a voice of moderate conservatism as the first woman on the U.S. Supreme Court, was memorialized by President Joe Biden on Tuesday as a pioneer in the legal world who inspired generations of women.
Kate Gallego endorses ex-husband for U.S. Senate
Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego endorsed her ex-husband, Ruben Gallego, for the U.S. Senate. Ruben is seeking to replace Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, who left the Democratic Party and is now an Independent. Kate and Ruben divorced in 2016.
Arizona Gov. Hobbs sending National Guard to southern border to help with migrant influx
Hobbs' executive order comes nearly a week after she visited the Lukeville Port of Entry, which has been closed due to a surge of migrants.
Arizona-U.S. border surge | Newsmaker
In this episode of John Hook's Newsmaker, we're talking with Chris Clem, the former Yuma Sector Border Patrol Chief, about the unprecedented surge at the southern border and its impact on the state. We're also talking with Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell as she cracks down on organized retail theft, among other crimes plaguing the state.