Arizona state reps tour cooling centers; some call for more resources, new laws
It doesn't feel like it's going to cool down anytime soon. FOX 10's Lindsey Ragas has the details on why leaders across Arizona say more needs to be done to help protect those who are most vulnerable to the heat.
Free speech & Arizona's heat wave | Newsmaker
In this episode of John Hook's Newsmaker Saturday, we catch up with Arizona State Senator Anthony Kern about a debate over Arizona State and the role of free speech after an event back in February sparked controversy due to the speakers being hosted. In the next segment, we talk with our own, meteorologist Krystal Ortiz, who dives deep into the heat wave Arizona is experiencing. She's an Arizona native, which gives her perspective on just how hot it gets here, for how long, and the trends she's seeing.
Arizona law limiting filming of police is unconstitutional, judge rules
The Arizona law would have made it illegal to knowingly film police officers 8 feet (2.5 meters) or closer if the officer tells the person to stop.
Ex-Arizona legislator chosen as replacement on Maricopa County Board of Supervisors
Shawnna Bolick, a Republican, served two terms in the state House before an unsuccessful run last year for secretary of state.
Arizona Democrats file complaint against No Labels over donor secrecy
Arizona Democrats filed a complaint Thursday with Secretary of State Adrian Fontes, a Democrat who angered some in his party earlier this year when he formally recognized No Labels as a political party in the state.
Arizona Gov. Hobbs makes contraceptive medications available over the counter at pharmacies
Arizona adults can now get contraceptive medications over-the-counter, without a doctor's prescription, as a result of a governor's order that was announced on July 6.
House Minority Leader Andrés Cano resigns from Arizona Legislature to complete graduate studies
House Minority Leader Andrés Cano formally submitted his resignation from the Arizona Legislature on Tuesday with plans to complete graduate studies.
Arizona Gov. Hobbs asked to rescind executive order limiting prosecution of abortion-related cases
Hobbs’ order signed on June 22 gives state Attorney General Kris Mayes the power to handle any attempted county prosecution under state abortion laws, bans state agencies from assisting investigations for alleged violations in other states and bans extradition of people accused of violating other states’ abortion laws.
Gov. Hobbs signs executive orders on gender-affirming healthcare and conversion therapies: Here's what to know
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs has issued two executive orders that deal with matters that affect the state's LGBTQ+ community. Here's what you should know about the orders, and how it could affect you.
Embattled Texas AG Paxton secretly went on China junket against advice of staff, docs show
Paxton — accompanied on the trip by his wife Angela, a Texas state senator — was not required to report the trip and ultimately attended against wishes from staffers.
Free speech & Phoenix's housing market | Newsmaker
In this episode of John Hook's Newsmaker Saturday, we're touching, separately, on the topics of free speech and the difficult housing market in Phoenix. In the first segment, we talk with Ann Atkinson, an Arizona State administrator and director of the T.W. Lewis Center for Personal Development. She was criticized for inviting speakers who many on campus said were controversial. In the second segment, we chat with Todd Lee, a Phoenix real estate agent with Berkshire Hathaway. He talks about a home he found that's likely the cheapest, but livable, home in the city of Phoenix.
Arizona to invest in manufacturing worker training programs in rural areas
Arizona is partnering with the manufacturing industry and local colleges to train potential workers in rural areas of the state.
Oak Flat Timeline: Native American vs. pro-mining interests
Resolution Copper, a subsidiary of international mining giants Rio Tinto and BHP, wants to develop the large deposit of copper ore deep under Oak Flat into a massive mine. The nonprofit Apache Stronghold considers the land sacred and says it should be preserved for religious ceremonies.
Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer sues defeated AZ GOP governor candidate Kari Lake for defamation
Defeated Arizona GOP gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake is the target of a lawsuit filed by Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer.
Lawsuit protesting Arizona Gov. Hobbs' refusal to execute prisoner dismissed
The lawsuit dismissed Thursday had tried unsuccessfully to force the Democratic governor, who had ordered a review of Arizona’s death penalty protocols because of the state’s history of mismanaged executions, to carry out the execution of Aaron Gunches for his murder conviction in the 2002 killing of Ted Price.
Court rules Arizona ban on per-signature pay for ballot initiatives constitutional
Petition Partners, the state's largest signature gathering firm, was slapped with 50 misdemeanor criminal counts for its bonus programs that paid people for each signature collected for Proposition 208, a tax on incomes over $250,000.
Gov. Hobbs vetoes bill to extend transportation sales tax in Maricopa County
The legislation approved in party-line votes would have prohibited the sales tax dollars from being used in Maricopa County to expand a light-rail line to the state Capitol, which was criticized by Republican lawmakers as a waste.
Phoenix man charged with sending threatening email to Maricopa County supervisor after 2022 election
The Arizona Attorney General’s Office said 44-year-old Ryan Stuart Hadland is facing a misdemeanor charge of using an electronic communication to terrify, intimidate, threaten or harass.
Dozens of bills vetoed by Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs: here's a list of her vetoes
From late February to now, Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs has already vetoed dozens of bills that cover a range of issues. Here's a look at what Gov. Hobbs has vetoed, and the reasons why.
'Intolerance has no place in Arizona': Drag show-related bills vetoed by Gov. Katie Hobbs
Four bills passed by the Arizona State Legislature that either directly targets drag shows, or is interpreted by some as being crafted against drag shows, have been vetoed by Governor Katie Hobbs on June 16.