State of emergency over extreme heat
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Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs has declared a state of emergency over our extreme heat. It applies to Coconino, Pinal, and Maricopa Counties. The order comes after the Valley experienced its hottest July on record.

Arizona Democrats lose lawsuit looking to block No Labels Party

Secretary of State Adrian Fontes properly recognized No Labels as a political party earlier this year, Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Katherine Cooper wrote in a decision dated Monday.

Lawsuit to block No Labels Party rejected
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An Arizona judge has rejected the state Democratic Party's lawsuit targeting the new No Labels Party, which many Democrats fear will boost former President Donald Trump's bid to return to the White House.

Abortion rights advocates in Arizona push for 2024 ballot initiative

Abortion rights advocates in Arizona have begun a push to ask voters in the Grand Canyon State to create a constitutional right to abortion during the 2024 election.

House Republicans convene in Arizona over border talks
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As President Biden visited northern Arizona Tuesday, House Republicans held a joint field hearing focused on the border crisis in southern Arizona. FOX 10's Stephanie Bennett has more on what was talked about at the meeting.

Arizona Schools Chief Tom Horne | 5@5
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In this week's edition of 5@5, FOX 10's John Hook sat down with Arizona's Superintendent of Public Instruction, Tom Horne, to talk about a number of issues. Horne will also appear on FOX 10 Newsmaker Saturday on Aug. 5.

Gov. Hobbs talks economy at computer chip plant
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Governor Katie Hobbs spoke on the state's economy at a TSMC computer chip plant that is under construction. Hobbs announced stricter safety measures to keep workers safe and spoke on a workforce accelerator program through local colleges. Hobbs' visits came after TSMC announced the delay of the opening of their Phoenix facility until 2025 due to a lack of skilled workers.

Mohave County rejects proposal to hand-count ballots in 2024 elections

The Mohave County Board of Supervisors voted 3-2 on Tuesday against adopting a hand count, with supervisors Ron Gould and Hildy Angius voting in favor.

Arizona GOP announces plan on transportation funding and rental tax repeal: Here's what to know

Voters in Maricopa County will vote on a bill that will extend a decades-old half-cent sales tax that is used to expand the transportation network in the Phoenix area. Here's what you should know about SB1102.

Maricopa Co. voters to decide on transport funding
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Arizona state lawmakers unveiled a new deal on July 31 that would allow voters in the state's largest county to vote on a bill that would extend the decades-long half-cent sales tax that provides funding for various transportation projects in the area. FOX 10's Marissa Sarbak reports.

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
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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.

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 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.