SB1231: Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoes bill on border crossing, saying it 'does not secure our border'
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs has vetoed a bill that would have, among other things, made it illegal for an unlawful immigrant to cross the border at any location other than a lawful port of entry.
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs has vetoed a bill that would have, among other things, made it illegal for an unlawful immigrant to cross the border at any location other than a lawful port of entry.
AZ Gov. vetoes Arizona Border Invasion Act bill
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs announced on March 4 that she had vetoed a State Senate bill that would have made it a crime for an unlawful immigrant to cross the border at any location other than a lawful port of entry.
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs announced on March 4 that she had vetoed a State Senate bill that would have made it a crime for an unlawful immigrant to cross the border at any location other than a lawful port of entry.
Presidential Preference Election: 300K ballots received
More than 300,000 early ballots have been received by the Maricopa County Recorder's Office. The election is on March 20, but it is only open to Republicans and Democrats. March 8 is the last day to request an early ballot and they should be mailed back by March 12.
More than 300,000 early ballots have been received by the Maricopa County Recorder's Office. The election is on March 20, but it is only open to Republicans and Democrats. March 8 is the last day to request an early ballot and they should be mailed back by March 12.
Group of Arizona lawmakers headed to Israel during Legislative session
Seventeen Arizona lawmakers are preparing to head to Israel for a trip to the Middle East in the middle of the Legislative session.
Seventeen Arizona lawmakers are preparing to head to Israel for a trip to the Middle East in the middle of the Legislative session.
Group of Arizona lawmakers headed to Israel
Seventeen Arizona lawmakers are preparing to head to Israel for a trip to the Middle East in the middle of the Legislative session. FOX 10's Marissa Sarbak has more.
Seventeen Arizona lawmakers are preparing to head to Israel for a trip to the Middle East in the middle of the Legislative session. FOX 10's Marissa Sarbak has more.
Arizona Republicans are pushing bills to punish migrants with the border a main election year focus
Arrests for illegal crossings topped 2 million for the first time in each of the government’s last two budget years, and Arizona in recent months emerged as the most popular area to cross.
Arrests for illegal crossings topped 2 million for the first time in each of the government’s last two budget years, and Arizona in recent months emerged as the most popular area to cross.
Arizona’s new voting laws that require proof of citizenship are not discriminatory, judge rules
In a ruling Thursday, U.S. District Judge Susan Bolton concluded Arizona legislators did not discriminate when they adopted the laws and the state does have an interest in preventing voter fraud and limiting voting to those individuals eligible to vote.
In a ruling Thursday, U.S. District Judge Susan Bolton concluded Arizona legislators did not discriminate when they adopted the laws and the state does have an interest in preventing voter fraud and limiting voting to those individuals eligible to vote.
Magic mushroom bill passed by AZ Senate
The bill would legalize hallucinogens as a treatment for depression, bi-polar disorder, PTSD and anxiety. The bill now heads to the Arizona House for consideration. Gov. Katie Hobbs has not indicated whether she would sign the bill if it passes.
The bill would legalize hallucinogens as a treatment for depression, bi-polar disorder, PTSD and anxiety. The bill now heads to the Arizona House for consideration. Gov. Katie Hobbs has not indicated whether she would sign the bill if it passes.
Alabama man accused of threatening AZ election workers
Authorities say Brian Ogstad, 59, threatened Maricopa County election workers for allegedly committing voter fraud in the 2022 Arizona gubernatorial race. If convicted, Ogstad faces a maximum of 25 years in prison.
Authorities say Brian Ogstad, 59, threatened Maricopa County election workers for allegedly committing voter fraud in the 2022 Arizona gubernatorial race. If convicted, Ogstad faces a maximum of 25 years in prison.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.