AZ lawmaker steps down 5 months into term
Arizona Republican Steve Kaiser is stepping down just five months into his first term as state senator.
Former Arizona prison head reportedly offered plea deal
Prosecutors in Maricopa County have reportedly offered a plea deal to Charles Ryan, the former head of the Arizona Department of Corrections, in relation to charges stemming from a standoff in January 2022 that led to his arrest. The plea deal was offered ahead of Ryan's trial in July on weapons-related charges.
Arizona House censures lawmaker caught on camera hiding Bibles
The action comes after the House Ethics Committee determined Democratic Rep. Stephanie Stahl Hamilton violated House rules, finding that she displayed “disrespectful” and “disorderly” behavior.
Hobbs withdraws nominee for AZ Registrar of Contractors after senate refused to confirm Quezada
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobs withdrew her nominee to oversee the state Registrar of Contractors after the state senate refused to confirm Martin Quezada. Senate Republicans accuse him or racism and anti-Semitism, and question his voting record.
Arizona Democrat violated House rules by hiding Bibles, committee says
A Democratic Arizona lawmaker violated House rules when she removed Bibles from a Capitol lounge and hid them.
Arizona Gov. Hobbs vetoes bill requiring schools to limit transgender students’ bathroom access
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs has vetoed Republican-sponsored legislation to restrict use of public school restrooms by transgender students.
Ex-Tucson teacher sentenced for threatening to blow up Trump store, kill state Sen. Wendy Rogers
A former Tucson middle school teacher has been sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to making a death threat against a state lawmaker.
Tom Horne gives update on Empower hotline that lets parents notify Dept. of Education
“This gives parents a way to communicate if they are upset about something," Horne said. “We established the hotline, which we called the Empower Hotline, so that parents could have a way to communicate with us."
New Arizona development projects paused due to dwindling water supply
Gov. Katie Hobbs is putting a pause on new development projects because of a dwindling water supply in our state. But will it impact construction that's already underway? FOX 10's Lindsey Ragas has the details.
Maricopa County Supervisor Bill Gates says he's not running for re-election
Maricopa County Supervisor Bill Gates, who worked to bat down election misinformation and a hostile political landscape in 2020 and 2022, announced he’s not running for re-election.
Arizona school voucher program likely to cost tax payers much more than previously thought
The Arizona Superintendent of Public Schools Tom Horne is estimating close to a hundred thousand applicants to the current voucher program, and the move could cost around $900 million of taxpayer money.
Arizona governor urging Biden to designate tribally proposed monument at Grand Canyon
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs is urging President Joe Biden to use the Antiquities Act to designate the tribally proposed Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni Grand Canyon National Monument.
Arizona Gov. Hobbs names new chief of staff
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs on Wednesday announced a new chief of staff after Allie Bones stepped down from the role last week.
Maricopa County dispels video claiming election workers are 'breaking seals,' and 'removing memory cards'
Maricopa County is setting the record straight about social media posts claiming election workers were “secretly testing" election equipment and "removing memory cards."
'QAnon Shaman,' Jacob Chansley, speaks at Scottsdale church
Jacob Chansley, the so-called 'QAnon Shaman' is out of prison and now making the rounds across the Valley. He was the guest speaker on Sunday night May 28 at the Reformed Living Bible Church in Scottsdale. Chansley is promoting a new book after becoming the face of the January 6 riots at the U.S. Capital. He received one of the longest sentences for his actions that day, but was then released early.
Hobbs vetoes Arizona photo radar ban bill
Arizona's photo radar will stay put after Governor Katie Hobbs vetoed a bill that would've removed all traffic enforcement cameras from city streets.
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs' Chief of Staff resigns
Officials with the office of Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs' office said her Chief of Staff has resigned, effective immediately.
Sanctions sought for Kari Lake following latest 2022 election lawsuit defeat: Here's what you should know
A day after a judge in Arizona has ruled against former GOP gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake in her lawsuit over the results from the 2022 election, Maricopa County's attorney has asked a court to sanction Lake. Here's what you should know about the ruling.
SB 1001: Arizona's 'pronoun bill' vetoed by Gov. Katie Hobbs: What you should know
Arizona State Senator John Kavanagh proposed the legislation on Dec. 20, just weeks before the legislature reconvenes on Jan. 9.
Sex dolls that look like kids now illegal as Arizona Gov. Hobbs signs bill
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs signed a bill into law that makes sex dolls that look like an infant or child a felony charge to have, traffic, or import.