Arizona was the last state to make Martin Luther King Jr. Day a state holiday; here's what you should know
Nowadays, many Arizonans get Martin Luther King Jr. Day off towards the end of January, but Arizona was the last state in the country to make MLK Day a state holiday, which caused some controversy for the state. Here's what you should know about what happened.
Nowadays, many Arizonans get Martin Luther King Jr. Day off towards the end of January, but Arizona was the last state in the country to make MLK Day a state holiday, which caused some controversy for the state. Here's what you should know about what happened.
2024 Election: Meet the Arizonans running for the Senate seat held by Sen. Kyrsten Sinema
A Senate seat is up for grabs this election in Arizona. It's a race with massive national implications as it could decide the balance of power.
A Senate seat is up for grabs this election in Arizona. It's a race with massive national implications as it could decide the balance of power.
Previewing the 2024 Congressional race in Arizona
FOX 10's Marissa Sarbak is giving us a preview of Arizona's 2024 Congressional race as who wins can make a major impact in Arizona and Washington D.C.
FOX 10's Marissa Sarbak is giving us a preview of Arizona's 2024 Congressional race as who wins can make a major impact in Arizona and Washington D.C.
Previewing the Arizona race for a Senate seat
A Senate seat is up for grabs this election in Arizona. It's a race with massive national implications as it could decide the balance of power. FOX 10's Steve Nielsen has the story. It should be noted that Sen. Kyrsten Sinema has not yet confirmed if she's running for re-election.
A Senate seat is up for grabs this election in Arizona. It's a race with massive national implications as it could decide the balance of power. FOX 10's Steve Nielsen has the story. It should be noted that Sen. Kyrsten Sinema has not yet confirmed if she's running for re-election.
2024 election in Arizona | Newsmaker
In this episode of John Hook's Newsmaker, we're talking about all things 2024 election. That's national and state-wide. In the first segment, John sits down with Stan Barns and Chuck Coughlin. In the second segment, FOX 10's Ellen McNamara chats with Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer about voting practices in Arizona's most populous county.
In this episode of John Hook's Newsmaker, we're talking about all things 2024 election. That's national and state-wide. In the first segment, John sits down with Stan Barns and Chuck Coughlin. In the second segment, FOX 10's Ellen McNamara chats with Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer about voting practices in Arizona's most populous county.
Arizona budget: Gov. Katie Hobbs proposes overhauling school vouchers to address growing deficit
Beyond curtailing the school voicher program, the governor wants state agencies to return unspent money, delay state construction projects and cut hundreds of millions already-approved transportation projects.
Beyond curtailing the school voicher program, the governor wants state agencies to return unspent money, delay state construction projects and cut hundreds of millions already-approved transportation projects.
AZ dual language learning fight in court
The fight over Arizona's dual language learning in school was the focus of a court argument on Jan. 12. This issue is whether students should be allowed to get a bilingual education, even if they are still learning English. Arizona's Superintendent of Public Instruction, Tom Horne, said that is a violation of a law that was passed by voters in 2000. Horne claims students should be able to participate in a 50-50 dual language program, but only if they are proficient in English first. Governor Katie Hobbs, Attorney General Kris Mayes, and nearly a dozen other school districts are fighting this lawsuit.
The fight over Arizona's dual language learning in school was the focus of a court argument on Jan. 12. This issue is whether students should be allowed to get a bilingual education, even if they are still learning English. Arizona's Superintendent of Public Instruction, Tom Horne, said that is a violation of a law that was passed by voters in 2000. Horne claims students should be able to participate in a 50-50 dual language program, but only if they are proficient in English first. Governor Katie Hobbs, Attorney General Kris Mayes, and nearly a dozen other school districts are fighting this lawsuit.
Phoenix PD requests 'alternative resolution' in DOJ investigation; reforms without federal oversight
In a letter sent to the U.S. Department of Justice, officials with the City of Phoenix allege there has been 'a lack of transparency by the DOJ' amid an ongoing probe into the city's police force.
In a letter sent to the U.S. Department of Justice, officials with the City of Phoenix allege there has been 'a lack of transparency by the DOJ' amid an ongoing probe into the city's police force.
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs takes aim at state's school voucher program in State of the State
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.