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.
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. 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.
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."
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.
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'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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Voters 'decline to move Tempe Entertainment District forward,' according to city officials
Tempe voters have apparently voted 'no' on a number of ballot propositions that, together, determined the fate of a development project that includes a new home for the Arizona Coyotes. Here's what you should know about the Tempe Entertainment District, and what's next for the Coyotes.
Tempe voters have apparently voted 'no' on a number of ballot propositions that, together, determined the fate of a development project that includes a new home for the Arizona Coyotes. Here's what you should know about the Tempe Entertainment District, and what's next for the Coyotes.
After intense negotiations, Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs signs off on $17B budget package
Senate Republicans hailed the passing of a “fiscally conservative" state budget and highlighted the protection of the voucher program.
Senate Republicans hailed the passing of a “fiscally conservative" state budget and highlighted the protection of the voucher program.
End of Title 42: Yuma area calm and quiet following initial migrant rush
As Title 42 expired on May 11, officials in Arizona are bracing for what could be a big influx of migrants across the U.S. border with Mexico. The situation in Yuma, however, changed following an initial wave of migrant crossings.
As Title 42 expired on May 11, officials in Arizona are bracing for what could be a big influx of migrants across the U.S. border with Mexico. The situation in Yuma, however, changed following an initial wave of migrant crossings.
Arizona budget doesn’t limit school voucher expansion
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs came into office in January with plans to undo the massive explosion in the voucher program that lets students apply to use public money for private-school tuition and other education costs.
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs came into office in January with plans to undo the massive explosion in the voucher program that lets students apply to use public money for private-school tuition and other education costs.
‘We are a border state – we are most impacted’: Arizona sheriffs show united front on Title 42's end
Arizona sheriffs from up and down the state showed a united front when holding a press conference about the end of Title 42, detailing what to expect from their agencies. It's believed thousands of migrants will be headed for large cities and other states.
Arizona sheriffs from up and down the state showed a united front when holding a press conference about the end of Title 42, detailing what to expect from their agencies. It's believed thousands of migrants will be headed for large cities and other states.
Judge dismisses restraining order granted to Wendy Rogers against Arizona journalist
A judge in Arizona has dismissed an injunction that was granted to Arizona State Senator Wendy Rogers. The injunction was initially granted after Rogers alleged that a reporter with the Arizona Capitol Times was stalking her.
A judge in Arizona has dismissed an injunction that was granted to Arizona State Senator Wendy Rogers. The injunction was initially granted after Rogers alleged that a reporter with the Arizona Capitol Times was stalking her.
Public education supporters rail against Ariz. Gov. Katie Hobbs' new budget deal: Here's what you should know
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs and Republican Party lawmakers that control the State Legislature have struck a deal on a $17.8 billion proposed budget that is expected to be the largest in the state's history, but opponents, including some state lawmakers, are already voicing their concerns. Here's what you should know about the budget deal.
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs and Republican Party lawmakers that control the State Legislature have struck a deal on a $17.8 billion proposed budget that is expected to be the largest in the state's history, but opponents, including some state lawmakers, are already voicing their concerns. Here's what you should know about the budget deal.
Sen. Kyrsten Sinema vows to never join Republicans: 'You don't go from one broken party to another'
'They've moved away from that center of working together and finding that common ground,' Sinema said of Democrats and Republicans.
'They've moved away from that center of working together and finding that common ground,' Sinema said of Democrats and Republicans.
Title 42 ending: Arizona Gov. Hobbs outlines plan to handle expected surge of migrants at border
Arizona officials are expecting a surge of illegal border crossings this week, as a federal emergency policy is set to expire.
Arizona officials are expecting a surge of illegal border crossings this week, as a federal emergency policy is set to expire.
Arizona House Democratic leader Cano leaving for Harvard
Arizona House Democratic Leader Andrés Cano announced he intends to resign when the current legislative session ends, so he can begin pursuit of a graduate degree this summer at the Harvard Kennedy School.
Arizona House Democratic Leader Andrés Cano announced he intends to resign when the current legislative session ends, so he can begin pursuit of a graduate degree this summer at the Harvard Kennedy School.