Former state lawmaker pleads guilty to forging signatures
Former Arizona state lawmaker Austin Cole Smith admitted to signing the name of a deceased woman on one of his reelection petitions, the Arizona Attorney General's Office said. Smith served in the state House from 2023-2025.
Former Arizona state lawmaker Austin Cole Smith admitted to signing the name of a deceased woman on one of his reelection petitions, the Arizona Attorney General's Office said. Smith served in the state House from 2023-2025.
Peoria school district eliminates DEI initiatives
The governing board of a West Valley school district has voted to terminate its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives. Several school districts across the U.S. have rescinded similar policies due to funding threats by the Trump administration. =
The governing board of a West Valley school district has voted to terminate its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives. Several school districts across the U.S. have rescinded similar policies due to funding threats by the Trump administration. =
Lawmakers question AHCCCS in behavioral health fraud fallout
A third oversight hearing was held on Nov. 12 to question Arizona's medical agency nearly two years after the state initiated a massive crackdown on Medicaid fraud. FOX 10 Investigator Justin Lum reports.
A third oversight hearing was held on Nov. 12 to question Arizona's medical agency nearly two years after the state initiated a massive crackdown on Medicaid fraud. FOX 10 Investigator Justin Lum reports.
Adelita Grijalva finally sworn in to Congress
After a weeks-long delay that following her victory in a special election for her late father's remaining term, Adelita Grijalva has finally been sworn in as Arizona's newest Congresswoman.
After a weeks-long delay that following her victory in a special election for her late father's remaining term, Adelita Grijalva has finally been sworn in as Arizona's newest Congresswoman.
Lawmakers press AHCCCS officials as behavioral health providers await payments
State lawmakers held a third oversight hearing with the new AHCCCS director regarding the recent massive Medicaid fraud crackdown.
State lawmakers held a third oversight hearing with the new AHCCCS director regarding the recent massive Medicaid fraud crackdown.
Rep. Adelita Grijalva sworn in on Nov. 12 by House Speaker Mike Johnson
Nearly two months after winning a special election, Arizona Rep. Adelita Grijalva was sworn into Congress on Wednesday.
Nearly two months after winning a special election, Arizona Rep. Adelita Grijalva was sworn into Congress on Wednesday.
House Speaker Mike Johnson swears in Rep. Adelita Grijalva
After being elected by Arizona's Congressional District 7 in September, Rep. Adelita Grijalva has finally been sworn-in by House Speaker Mike Johnson.
After being elected by Arizona's Congressional District 7 in September, Rep. Adelita Grijalva has finally been sworn-in by House Speaker Mike Johnson.
AZ Dems say funding plan 'does nothing' for affordable healthcare
U.S. House members are expected to vote to reopen the government on Nov. 12. FOX 10's Ashlie Rodriguez hears from Arizona Democrats, who plan to vote against the Senate's funding plan.
U.S. House members are expected to vote to reopen the government on Nov. 12. FOX 10's Ashlie Rodriguez hears from Arizona Democrats, who plan to vote against the Senate's funding plan.
SNAP benefit confusion and worries persist amid back-and-forth by officials
"It’s confusing. What are we supposed to do?" said one Arizona woman who said she feels pressured to spend the SNAP benefits she received quickly, as uncertainties persist over the benefits amid the ongoing government shutdown.
"It’s confusing. What are we supposed to do?" said one Arizona woman who said she feels pressured to spend the SNAP benefits she received quickly, as uncertainties persist over the benefits amid the ongoing government shutdown.
SNAP benefit worries persist amid back-and-forth
On Nov. 7, full SNAP benefit payments went out to recipients in Arizona, but the Trump administration is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to block full benefit payments during the shutdown. The back-and-forth has some Arizonans who rely on the benefits concerned. FOX 10's Ashlie Rodriguez reports.
On Nov. 7, full SNAP benefit payments went out to recipients in Arizona, but the Trump administration is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to block full benefit payments during the shutdown. The back-and-forth has some Arizonans who rely on the benefits concerned. FOX 10's Ashlie Rodriguez reports.
Gov. Hobbs announces additional $1.8M for Arizonans needing food
Gov. Katie Hobbs announced an additional $1.8 million in funding to support residents impacted by the federal government shutdown and disruption to SNAP benefits.
Gov. Katie Hobbs announced an additional $1.8 million in funding to support residents impacted by the federal government shutdown and disruption to SNAP benefits.
Trump pardons people involved in election interference
President Donald Trump has granted "full, complete and unconditional pardons" to dozens of people alleged to be involved in attempts to overturn the 2020 presidential election. The list includes alleged "fake electors" who were indicted in Arizona.
President Donald Trump has granted "full, complete and unconditional pardons" to dozens of people alleged to be involved in attempts to overturn the 2020 presidential election. The list includes alleged "fake electors" who were indicted in Arizona.
AZ Senators vote 'No' on spending deal as shutdown enters 40th day
Both Arizona Senators voted "No" Sunday night on a spending deal aimed at ending the 40-day government shutdown stalemate. FOX 10's Nicole Krasean hears more from a political analyst.
Both Arizona Senators voted "No" Sunday night on a spending deal aimed at ending the 40-day government shutdown stalemate. FOX 10's Nicole Krasean hears more from a political analyst.
Arizona Senators vote 'No' amid shutdown resolution push
The longest government shutdown in U.S. history is on Day 40, with the Senate holding a vote on a deal to potentially reopen the government until January.
The longest government shutdown in U.S. history is on Day 40, with the Senate holding a vote on a deal to potentially reopen the government until January.
Voters pass Prop 409, granting Valleywise Health $900M
The campaign for Prop 409 declared victory, securing nearly $900 million for Valleywise Health to build a new mental health hospital. The funding for the proposition will come from property taxes.
The campaign for Prop 409 declared victory, securing nearly $900 million for Valleywise Health to build a new mental health hospital. The funding for the proposition will come from property taxes.
Plans for Charlie Kirk memorial in Scottsdale move forward
The Scottsdale City Council is moving forward with plans to create a lasting memorial for the late conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who was a resident of the community and was killed in September.
The Scottsdale City Council is moving forward with plans to create a lasting memorial for the late conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who was a resident of the community and was killed in September.
SNAP benefits pause: Gov. Hobbs considers options
One of the issues resulting from the ongoing federal government shutdown revolves around SNAP benefits not being paid in full, but that could be changing soon. FOX 10's Dominique Newland reports.
One of the issues resulting from the ongoing federal government shutdown revolves around SNAP benefits not being paid in full, but that could be changing soon. FOX 10's Dominique Newland reports.
Conservation vs. commerce: The fight over Arizona's wolf population
The recovery of the Mexican gray wolf is pitting Arizona ranchers, who cite mounting livestock losses, against conservationists, leading to legislation in Congress aimed at delisting the species from the Endangered Species Act. While ranchers criticize current compensation programs as ineffective due to the near-impossibility of obtaining proof of a wolf kill, conservationists stress the wolves' vital ecological role and the need for coexistence.
The recovery of the Mexican gray wolf is pitting Arizona ranchers, who cite mounting livestock losses, against conservationists, leading to legislation in Congress aimed at delisting the species from the Endangered Species Act. While ranchers criticize current compensation programs as ineffective due to the near-impossibility of obtaining proof of a wolf kill, conservationists stress the wolves' vital ecological role and the need for coexistence.
Phoenix, St. Mary's hold food drive amid SNAP pause
The city of Phoenix is holding a food drive in partnership with St. Mary's Food Bank to collect donations citywide. The effort is intended to help feed community members in need during the lapse in SNAP benefits.
The city of Phoenix is holding a food drive in partnership with St. Mary's Food Bank to collect donations citywide. The effort is intended to help feed community members in need during the lapse in SNAP benefits.
Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva: Sens. Gallego, Kelly demand her swearing in
Arizona Sens. Ruben Gallego and Mark Kelly addressed the Senate floor, demanding the swearing-in of Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva, who has been denied representation for her district for more than 40 days since her election.
Arizona Sens. Ruben Gallego and Mark Kelly addressed the Senate floor, demanding the swearing-in of Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva, who has been denied representation for her district for more than 40 days since her election.