2 Cochise County supervisors ordered to pay legal fees
Two Cochise Co. supervisors have been ordered to pay up for refusing to certify the 2022 election. Both refused to certify the county-wide election results, claiming the electronic tabulators were not properly certified.
Two Cochise Co. supervisors have been ordered to pay up for refusing to certify the 2022 election. Both refused to certify the county-wide election results, claiming the electronic tabulators were not properly certified.
Arizona Supreme Court will not extend death warrant for Aaron Gunches
Justices on the Arizona Supreme Court have ruled against a request to extend the death warrant that was issued for Aaron Gunches, who was found guilty of killing his girlfriend's ex-husband in 2022.
Justices on the Arizona Supreme Court have ruled against a request to extend the death warrant that was issued for Aaron Gunches, who was found guilty of killing his girlfriend's ex-husband in 2022.
Arizona Gov. Hobbs bans TikTok on state devices
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs on Wednesday issued an executive order, restricting the use of TikTok on state-owned devices.
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs on Wednesday issued an executive order, restricting the use of TikTok on state-owned devices.
Gov. Hobbs vetoes bill that would have limited what messages ADOT can post on freeway signs
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs vetoed House Bill 2586, which would have required the Arizona Department of Transportation to post only Amber, Silver, or Blue alerts, or messages directly related to transportation and highway safety, on freeway signs. Hobbs said federal law lays out regulations for the signs, and that ADOT abides by those rules.
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs vetoed House Bill 2586, which would have required the Arizona Department of Transportation to post only Amber, Silver, or Blue alerts, or messages directly related to transportation and highway safety, on freeway signs. Hobbs said federal law lays out regulations for the signs, and that ADOT abides by those rules.
Phoenix Vice Mayor Yassamin Ansari running for Congress
Phoenix Vice Mayor Yassamin Ansari announced her candidacy for Arizona's 3rd Congressional District, which is currently held by Congressman Ruben Gallego, who plans to run for Kyrsten Sinema's Senate seat. Ansari has served as vice mayor since January and has been a city council member for the past two years. She was the youngest woman ever elected to the Phoenix City Council, and the first Iranian American elected to public office in Arizona.
Phoenix Vice Mayor Yassamin Ansari announced her candidacy for Arizona's 3rd Congressional District, which is currently held by Congressman Ruben Gallego, who plans to run for Kyrsten Sinema's Senate seat. Ansari has served as vice mayor since January and has been a city council member for the past two years. She was the youngest woman ever elected to the Phoenix City Council, and the first Iranian American elected to public office in Arizona.
Arizona Rep. Debbie Lesko, Sheriff Mark Lamb
Thank you for joining us for this week's Newsmaker Saturday with John Hook. We're talking with Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb about the border crisis later in the program, but we begin with Arizona Congresswoman Debbie Lesko, a Republican who's represented Arizona's 8th district since 2018. These are the suburbs north and west of Phoenix, and the district that includes several retirement communities, including Sun City West.
Thank you for joining us for this week's Newsmaker Saturday with John Hook. We're talking with Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb about the border crisis later in the program, but we begin with Arizona Congresswoman Debbie Lesko, a Republican who's represented Arizona's 8th district since 2018. These are the suburbs north and west of Phoenix, and the district that includes several retirement communities, including Sun City West.
'Pro-democracy' Arizona Democrats sue to block No Labels third-party from ballot
After campaigning on fighting for democracy, the Arizona Democratic Party is reportedly suing to stop a third-party organization from accessing the state's presidential ballot in the 2024 election.
After campaigning on fighting for democracy, the Arizona Democratic Party is reportedly suing to stop a third-party organization from accessing the state's presidential ballot in the 2024 election.
Arizona Gov. Hobbs vetoes bill to ban tents in public places
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoed a bill on March 30 that would have prohibited people from setting up tents or tarps in public areas.
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoed a bill on March 30 that would have prohibited people from setting up tents or tarps in public areas.
Gov. Hobbs' press secretary resigns over 'transphobes' tweet following Nashville school shooting
Josselyn Berry was criticized online after she reportedly posted an image of an armed woman in a tweet about "transphobes."
Josselyn Berry was criticized online after she reportedly posted an image of an armed woman in a tweet about "transphobes."
Arizona governor Hobbs vetoes the ban on sales tax for food
Gov. Katie Hobbs said she believed the bill wouldn’t eliminate costs onto consumers and instead shift the responsibility to the state.
Gov. Katie Hobbs said she believed the bill wouldn’t eliminate costs onto consumers and instead shift the responsibility to the state.
Search and rescue team funding bill could soon be headed to Arizona Governor's desk
The Arizona Senate appropriations committee on March 28 voted to approve a bill that would fund search and rescue equipment used by sheriff’s departments in rural counties.
The Arizona Senate appropriations committee on March 28 voted to approve a bill that would fund search and rescue equipment used by sheriff’s departments in rural counties.
Vetoed Senate Bill 1063 aims to ban Arizona cities from levying grocery taxes: here's what you should know
A group of state lawmakers in Arizona have introduced a bill that they say can make groceries more affordable for some residents, but not everyone is onboard with the idea. Here's what you should know about SB 1063, which was vetoed by Gov. Katie Hobbs.
A group of state lawmakers in Arizona have introduced a bill that they say can make groceries more affordable for some residents, but not everyone is onboard with the idea. Here's what you should know about SB 1063, which was vetoed by Gov. Katie Hobbs.
Arizona Gov. Hobbs: Scheduled execution of Aaron Gunches unlikely to happen on April 6
"The governor has made very clear the state is not prepared to go forward with the scheduled execution," said Dale Baich, a former federal public defender who teaches death penalty law at Arizona State University. "I would expect that it would not take place (next week)."
"The governor has made very clear the state is not prepared to go forward with the scheduled execution," said Dale Baich, a former federal public defender who teaches death penalty law at Arizona State University. "I would expect that it would not take place (next week)."
Critics say bill proposed by lawmakers will hurt LGBTQ+ students: What to know about SB 1700
A bill approved on party lines at the Arizona State Senate on Mar. 23 is being called by some as a 'book ban' bill that will harm students who are members of the LGBTQ+ community. Here's what you should know about Arizona's SB 1700.
A bill approved on party lines at the Arizona State Senate on Mar. 23 is being called by some as a 'book ban' bill that will harm students who are members of the LGBTQ+ community. Here's what you should know about Arizona's SB 1700.
Gov. Hobbs not required to carry out execution of Aaron Gunches, court rules
The Arizona Supreme Court has ruled that under state law, Gov. Katie Hobbs is not required to carry out the execution of a death row inmate. Aaron Gunches was set to be executed in April for his conviction in a killing decades ago.
The Arizona Supreme Court has ruled that under state law, Gov. Katie Hobbs is not required to carry out the execution of a death row inmate. Aaron Gunches was set to be executed in April for his conviction in a killing decades ago.
Former Navajo Nation President Ben Shelly dies at age 75
Ben Shelly, of Thoreau, became the Navajo Nation's seventh president and took office in January 2011.
Ben Shelly, of Thoreau, became the Navajo Nation's seventh president and took office in January 2011.
Arizona Gov. Hobbs tours southern border with DHS secretary
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs and Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas visited the southern border on March 21. The visit marks Hobbs' third trip to the border since taking office in January.
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs and Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas visited the southern border on March 21. The visit marks Hobbs' third trip to the border since taking office in January.
Changes proposed for Arizona's universal school voucher program amid controversy: here's what you should know
Some changes may be on the way for Arizona's universal school voucher program, which was approved in 2022. Here's what you should know about the changes being proposed, and why some are not happy with it.
Some changes may be on the way for Arizona's universal school voucher program, which was approved in 2022. Here's what you should know about the changes being proposed, and why some are not happy with it.
Veteran says psilocybin mushrooms changed his life as Arizona looks into funding for research
Psychedelic mushrooms are illegal under federal law, but a current bill being discussed in Arizona has opened up the conversation about their benefits for conditions such as PTSD, depression, and anxiety.
Psychedelic mushrooms are illegal under federal law, but a current bill being discussed in Arizona has opened up the conversation about their benefits for conditions such as PTSD, depression, and anxiety.
Tempe holding public meetings over its proposed tobacco ordinance; here's what you should know
The City of Tempe is looking at, among other things, restricting more people from buying tobacco products. Here's what you should know about the city's proposed tobacco ordinance.
The City of Tempe is looking at, among other things, restricting more people from buying tobacco products. Here's what you should know about the city's proposed tobacco ordinance.