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.
Arizona governor signs executive order banning hair discrimination
Both Tempe and Tucson have passed similar hair discrimination bans, but the executive order will make the discrimination illegal statewide.
Both Tempe and Tucson have passed similar hair discrimination bans, but the executive order will make the discrimination illegal statewide.
Incumbent Phoenix City Council member behind in runoff race, unofficial results show
Voters in parts of Phoenix took part in a runoff election on Mar. 14, after no one received a majority of the votes cast in the November election for two city council seats. Unofficial results show an incumbent city council member behind in votes. Meanwhile, a candidate who once served as a policy advisor for Kari Lake's 2022 gubernatorial campaign has conceded the election.
Voters in parts of Phoenix took part in a runoff election on Mar. 14, after no one received a majority of the votes cast in the November election for two city council seats. Unofficial results show an incumbent city council member behind in votes. Meanwhile, a candidate who once served as a policy advisor for Kari Lake's 2022 gubernatorial campaign has conceded the election.
Some Arizona teachers take part in protest against teacher complaint hotline: Here's what you should know
Some Arizona educators are not pleased with a recent decision by Republican Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne to establish the Empower Hotline, which some say feels like teacher harassment. Here's what you should know about the hotline, as well as other issues related to the hotline, including Critical Race Theory.
Some Arizona educators are not pleased with a recent decision by Republican Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne to establish the Empower Hotline, which some say feels like teacher harassment. Here's what you should know about the hotline, as well as other issues related to the hotline, including Critical Race Theory.
Peterson Zah: Ex-Navajo Nation president honored in funeral procession, reception
Peterson Zah died late Tuesday in Fort Defiance, Arizona, surrounded by his family and after a lengthy illness. He was 85.
Peterson Zah died late Tuesday in Fort Defiance, Arizona, surrounded by his family and after a lengthy illness. He was 85.
Tempers flare at Arizona school district board meeting amid contract controversy with Christian university
Tensions are flaring in a portion of Phoenix, following a decision by a school district to not renew a contract it had with a Christian university in the state due to issues board members believe could negatively impact the LGBTQ+ community.
Tensions are flaring in a portion of Phoenix, following a decision by a school district to not renew a contract it had with a Christian university in the state due to issues board members believe could negatively impact the LGBTQ+ community.
Arizona Gov. Hobbs vetoes bill banning 'critical race theory' in schools
Katie Hobbs announced on March 9 that she has vetoed SB 1305, calling a bill that only serves to “divide and antagonize."
Katie Hobbs announced on March 9 that she has vetoed SB 1305, calling a bill that only serves to “divide and antagonize."
No Labels Party qualifies for Arizona's 2024 ballot
No Labels says it is seeking ballot access in many states and will run a bipartisan “unity ticket" for president “if the two parties select unreasonably divisive presidential nominees."
No Labels says it is seeking ballot access in many states and will run a bipartisan “unity ticket" for president “if the two parties select unreasonably divisive presidential nominees."
Ex-Navajo Nation President Peterson Zah dies at 85
Zah sometimes was referred to as the Native American Robert Kennedy because of his charisma, ideas and ability to get things done.
Zah sometimes was referred to as the Native American Robert Kennedy because of his charisma, ideas and ability to get things done.
'No Labels' party qualifies to be on 2024 Arizona ballot
Secretary of State Adrian Fontes says the "No Labels" party exceeded the number of signatures needed to qualify for federal, statewide, and legislative races. According to its website, the "No Labels" party is dedicated to moving away from anger and divisiveness in politics and instead wants politicians to work together.
Secretary of State Adrian Fontes says the "No Labels" party exceeded the number of signatures needed to qualify for federal, statewide, and legislative races. According to its website, the "No Labels" party is dedicated to moving away from anger and divisiveness in politics and instead wants politicians to work together.
Ex-lawmaker is nominated for Arizona’s child safety director
David Lujan has been president and CEO of the Children’s Action Alliance advocacy group for the last two years.
David Lujan has been president and CEO of the Children’s Action Alliance advocacy group for the last two years.
Arizona AG Mayes sues to stop Cochise County election switch
“While counties may appropriately enter into cooperative agreements with their recorders to manage elections, Cochise County’s agreement steps far over the legal line," Mayes said in a news release announcing the lawsuit.
“While counties may appropriately enter into cooperative agreements with their recorders to manage elections, Cochise County’s agreement steps far over the legal line," Mayes said in a news release announcing the lawsuit.
Mark Finchem sanctioned over Arizona election suit
Finchem’s suit raised unsupported claims that his loss was marred by misconduct and demanded the results be set aside and the election redone. He’s refused to concede to Democrat Adrian Fontes, who took office in January.
Finchem’s suit raised unsupported claims that his loss was marred by misconduct and demanded the results be set aside and the election redone. He’s refused to concede to Democrat Adrian Fontes, who took office in January.
Obstetrician appeals decision over Arizona abortion law
The medical director of anti-abortion pregnancy centers in metro Phoenix has asked the Arizona Supreme Court to review a lower court’s decision that concluded abortion doctors couldn’t be prosecuted under a pre-statehood law that bans the procedure in nearly all cases.
The medical director of anti-abortion pregnancy centers in metro Phoenix has asked the Arizona Supreme Court to review a lower court’s decision that concluded abortion doctors couldn’t be prosecuted under a pre-statehood law that bans the procedure in nearly all cases.
Arizona Gov. Hobbs vows not to carry out execution scheduled by court
"Under my Administration, an execution will not occur until the people of Arizona can have confidence that the State is not violating the law in carrying out the gravest of penalties," Hobbs said in a statement Friday.
"Under my Administration, an execution will not occur until the people of Arizona can have confidence that the State is not violating the law in carrying out the gravest of penalties," Hobbs said in a statement Friday.
U.S. Ambassador Cindy McCain to head UN World Food Program
U.S. Ambassador Cindy McCain was appointed Thursday as head of the U.N. World Food Program, the world’s largest humanitarian organization which aims to help nearly 150 million people confronting conflicts, disasters and impacts of climate change this year.
U.S. Ambassador Cindy McCain was appointed Thursday as head of the U.N. World Food Program, the world’s largest humanitarian organization which aims to help nearly 150 million people confronting conflicts, disasters and impacts of climate change this year.